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A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ruled the Defense Department’s updated press policy unconstitutional in a suit brought by The New York Times and reporter Julian E. Barnes, finding it violated First and Fifth Amendment protections and due process by threatening journalists’ access and credentials.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s staff reportedly complained about a March briefing’s images and prompted the Pentagon to bar press photographers from two subsequent briefings amid the U.S.–Israel–Iran tensions, raising questions about press access and censorship in national security coverage.
President Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner for the first time since taking office, ending a years-long boycott he has long cited as evidence of biased media.
A federal judge in Virginia blocked the Justice Department's bid to search electronic devices seized from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson in a national-security leak investigation, instead ordering the court to conduct the search to ensure it is narrow and properly overseen.
Four journalists, including AP freelancers, were detained in Cameroon while reporting from a migrant-deportation facility linked to the Trump administration; lawyers say the detained migrants originated elsewhere.
After Don Lemon was arrested while covering an immigration protest in Minnesota, his online audience surged—with more than 300,000 new Instagram followers and 140,000 new YouTube subscribers in about two weeks. The Washington Post notes the rise is linked to the White House’s reaction and broader attacks on Lemon and independent journalists, which the piece says boosted their online attention and revenue.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the DOJ’s arrest of journalist Don Lemon over an immigration protest inside a Minneapolis church, arguing the case requires weighing freedom of religion against freedom of the press; Lemon is charged with conspiring to deprive congregants of civil rights and violating the FACE Act and has pleaded not guilty, with Blanche stressing the arrests address alleged crimes, not punishing journalists.
Three journalists were killed when an Israeli strike hit their car in central Gaza, including a CBS News contributor; Israel said it struck drone operators, marking another deadly episode in the Gaza-Israel conflict amid a U.S.-backed ceasefire.
Washington Post filed a court motion demanding the return of electronic devices seized from a staff reporter’s home, arguing the search violates First Amendment protections and safeguards for journalists, and risks a chilling effect on reporting.
CBS aired a delayed 60 Minutes segment about Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador’s CECOT prison without an on-camera Trump administration official, despite Bari Weiss shelving the piece for that reason; the episode aired Sunday largely unchanged, fueling accusations of corporate censorship and raising questions about newsroom independence.
Five major broadcast networks and numerous other media outlets have refused to sign the Pentagon's new press policy, which they argue restricts journalistic freedoms by threatening to revoke press passes for unapproved disclosures, raising concerns about its impact on transparency and the First Amendment.
Major broadcast networks, Fox News, and CNN jointly oppose the Pentagon's new restrictions on press access, citing concerns over threats to journalistic protections and the public's right to information, with most refusing to sign the new policy.
Many major news organizations, including CNN, The New York Times, and Newsmax, are refusing to sign new Pentagon press access rules that they consider restrictive and potentially violating the First Amendment, leading to a standoff over Pentagon media coverage and access.
The Pentagon announced new restrictions requiring reporters to pledge to limit their reporting, sparking widespread criticism from journalists and advocates for press freedom, who see it as an attack on independent journalism. President Trump made brief remarks on the issue, but it was unclear if he intended to comment further. Additionally, Trump made other statements praising Attorney General Pam Bondi and criticizing Letitia James, and expressed willingness to help defend NATO allies in Eastern Europe.
Two members of The Daily were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at the president's office, one of whom was there to report on the event. The arrest of the reporter, who was detained despite showing his press pass, is seen as a violation of First and Fourth Amendment rights and a threat to press freedom. The second arrested member was participating in the protest in a personal capacity. The Daily condemns the actions of the police and the University and emphasizes its commitment to independent journalism.