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Press groups condemn assault on CNN crew in West Bank by Israeli soldiers
world13 days ago

Press groups condemn assault on CNN crew in West Bank by Israeli soldiers

The Foreign Press Association condemned an Israeli soldiers’ violent assault and detention of a CNN crew reporting near Tayasir, noting rifles pointed at journalists and a photographer choked with a camera damaged. The IDF said the incident would be investigated, and CNN corroborated the events; this follows another CNN incident earlier this month, highlighting ongoing tensions and threats to press freedom in the West Bank amid broader Gaza-related violence.

via The Guardian|
#idf#israel-palestine#journalism
Questioning Power Isn’t Criminal: Pentagon Press Rules Face a Freedom-Defense Showdown
politics16 days ago

Questioning Power Isn’t Criminal: Pentagon Press Rules Face a Freedom-Defense Showdown

A federal judge struck down the Pentagon’s rules that could bar reporters from asking questions or seeking nonpublic information; the government plans to appeal and has issued revised language. The DOJ argued that soliciting non-public information can constitute a crime, a stance the piece describes as a dangerous First Amendment violation that would criminalize routine journalism, drawing parallels to cases in Laredo and the Assange/Natanson episodes, and warning this momentum signals an authoritarian tilt under the current administration. The article calls for renewed defense of independent journalism.

via The Intercept|
#doj#first-amendment#journalism
Trump weaponizes attacks on the media, hinting at treason and licensing pressure
politics23 days ago

Trump weaponizes attacks on the media, hinting at treason and licensing pressure

Donald Trump has escalated his assault on the press, suggesting news organizations could be charged with treason and pressing regulators to punish outlets that don’t align with his line. Allies call for more patriotic coverage as concerns grow about licensing threats, self-censorship, and the erosion of independent journalism amid his Iran war, with constitutional protections and press rights at stake and some outlets resisting through court challenges.

via The Guardian|
#first-amendment#journalism#media-regulation
CNN Defends Its Reporting as Hegseth Attacks Iran Coverage
media28 days ago

CNN Defends Its Reporting as Hegseth Attacks Iran Coverage

CNN CEO Mark Thompson defended the network's reporting against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's criticisms during a Pentagon briefing on Iran, insisting CNN stands by its journalism and won't be intimidated by political threats, while Hegseth called a CNN report about the Strait of Hormuz 'patently ridiculous' and even urged leadership changes at the network.

via Mediaite|
#cnn#iran#journalism
Hegseth Pushes Ellison-CNN Takeover, Sparking Media-Influence Debate
politics28 days ago

Hegseth Pushes Ellison-CNN Takeover, Sparking Media-Influence Debate

At a Friday briefing, Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth derided what he called 'fake' news about the Iran war and openly urged David Ellison—son of billionaire Trump donor Larry Ellison—to take over CNN, a move tied to Ellison’s Paramount Skydance bid for CNN’s parent company. The remarks come amid ongoing controversy over media coverage of the war and a broader push that critics say could increase state-media influence, especially as transparency and access debates continue.

via Common Dreams|
#cnn#corporate-media#david-ellison
Arrest of Don Lemon fuels explosive rise in his online following
technology1 month ago

Arrest of Don Lemon fuels explosive rise in his online following

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.

via The Washington Post|
#arrest#don-lemon-journalist#freedom-of-the-press
Washington Post chief steps down as mass layoffs hit newsroom
business2 months ago

Washington Post chief steps down as mass layoffs hit newsroom

Will Lewis, the CEO of The Washington Post, steps down after the paper announced sweeping layoffs that hit about one-third of its staff (roughly 300 of 800 journalists); CFO Jeff D'Onofrio will take over as interim leader, with the Post shuttering its sports section and cutting photography and overseas/metropolitan coverage, prompting criticism from the union and renewed debate about owner Jeff Bezos's direction.

via Euronews.com|
#bezos#business#journalism
DC Rally Demands Save the Washington Post After Mass Layoffs
business2 months ago

DC Rally Demands Save the Washington Post After Mass Layoffs

Hundreds of current and former Washington Post staff and supporters rallied in downtown D.C. to protest the paper's layoff of more than 300 workers, including most local reporters, photographers, and the sports desk. Critics warn the cuts will shrink local coverage as the Post pivots toward national politics and tech for revenue, while leadership says the changes aim to stabilize the business. The union is raising funds for affected workers, with more than $400,000 already contributed.

via WAMU|
#business#journalism#layoffs