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Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Is Shocking, But the Worst Could Be Yet to Come
The ouster of comedian Jimmy Kimmel signals a broader crackdown on media. Let’s double down, not back off in response.
Trump Rails Against ABC, NBC, Suggests They Should Lose Broadcast Licenses
Free speech experts worry that threats over licensing could lead more corporate news owners to capitulate to Trump.
Trump’s FCC Considers Supercharging Corporate TV Consolidation
Media conglomerates are pushing to eliminate rules that limit consolidation of local TV stations.
Press Freedom Advocates Slam Paramount for Caving to Trump in $16M Settlement
“News media owners are much better off standing strong than acquiescing,” said Reporters Without Borders USA.
Press Freedom Group Threatens to Sue Paramount If Company Settles With Trump
The Freedom of the Press Foundation notified company executives that a settlement “could amount to a bribe.”
Trump Says Foreign Movies Are “Propaganda,” Orders 100 Percent Tariff
The announcement comes as Trump is fighting to suppress the news media on numerous fronts.
Reporters Without Borders Sounds Alarm on US Press Freedom Under Trump
US press freedom has fallen to its lowest level since the group began publishing its annual ranking over 20 years ago.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Defund PBS and NPR
This escalation of his dangerous assault on public media could shutter hundreds of local stations across the country.
Nobel Laureate Warns Trump Is Following Duterte Model to Crack Down on Press
Hold the line and don’t give up your rights; what rights you lose today you will not get back, says Maria Ressa.
Labor Department Employees Threatened With Criminal Charges for Speaking Out
“This message will serve as your only warning,” stated a memo from Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s chief of staff.