Politics Sep 23 Judge questions Trump's ban of three prominent news outlets from White House By Jocelyn Noveck, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
Nation Sep 21 WATCH LIVE: Judy Woodruff and Jamelle Bouie discuss the freedom of the press at Monticello This event streams live at 6 p.m ET on Sept 21, 2026 in the player above. More about the event: At a pivotal moment for the nation, this conversation will consider the role of journalism in sustaining a free… By Judy Woodruff
Politics Sep 21 CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over Trump denying White House access The actions were a clear escalation of President Donald Trump’s long-running efforts — in the courts and through administrative action — to restrict news coverage by journalists he finds objectionable, and were the latest test of First Amendment protections in… By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press
Nation Sep 18 Watch 2:48 Trump says he's banning 3 outlets from White House in his latest attack on press freedom President Donald Trump says he is banning three major news outlets, CNN, MS NOW and Politico, from the White House due to what he called "unfavorable coverage." Trump didn't provide details on how the ban would be implemented, but warned… By Liz Landers, Matt Loffman, Kayan Taraporevala
Politics Sep 18 WATCH: Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such media prohibitions could be coming. By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Aug 31 Treasury Department blocks certain journalists from covering G20 meeting By Ben Finley, Associated Press The New York Times said in a statement that denying American journalists access to an event in the U.S. is “not just another disturbing effort by the administration to undermine independent journalism, but a blatant attempt to evade public scrutiny.”… Continue reading
Jul 16 New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight pitting press freedom… Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 5:57 Subpoenas over New York Times report on Air Force One raise press freedom concerns By Liz Landers, Doug Adams Several New York Times reporters were subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury after the paper published stories raising security concerns about the new Air Force One. White House correspondent Liz Landers discusses questions the case is raising about… Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 7:28 'Murder the Truth' examines growing effort to silence journalists and curtail free speech By William Brangham The Supreme Court ruled in 1964 that journalistic organizations were protected from libel or defamation lawsuits brought by a public figure unless that plaintiff could prove the journalists had acted intentionally. The book, “Murder the Truth," documents a well-funded effort… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 5:58 How political divisions are threatening a bipartisan bill to protect press freedom By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan The day after the presidential election, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued a statement warning of a hostile climate for press freedom under a second Trump term. That comes as advocates are urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would… Continue watching