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Journalists covering near the White House took cover after reports of possible gunfire around 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW; the Secret Service is corroborating details with on-ground personnel, and no ongoing threat has been confirmed as officials investigate.
HonestReporting alleges the Committee to Protect Journalists quietly removed six individuals from its Gaza casualty list—people tied to Hamas or Islamic Jihad—casting doubt on the NYT Gaza rape piece by Nicholas Kristof that cited CPJ data. Critics say the deletions, not publicly acknowledged, undermine the credibility of the Times report and CPJ’s journalism ethics, while CPJ maintains it updates its list when individuals are not actually journalists or when deaths aren’t work-related; the controversy deepens concerns about bias and transparency surrounding sources used in major outlets.
President Trump personally pushed the DOJ to issue subpoenas to reporters covering Iran-war leaks, delivering a stack of articles topped with a Sharpie-labeled 'Treason' note to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. The DOJ issued several subpoenas, including to The Wall Street Journal, with officials saying the aim is to identify leakers, not punish journalists. The move follows policy changes by former Attorney General Pam Bondi that loosened restrictions on obtaining reporters’ records, marking one of the administration’s most aggressive leaks investigations to date.
The piece argues that persistent impunity in Shireen Abu Akleh’s 2022 killing—exacerbated by US inaction and a lack of accountability—has encouraged ongoing Israeli attacks on journalists, with calls for justice and stronger protection for reporters.
Guardian reporter Mohamed Bulbul and two colleagues were detained and beaten by Mogadishu’s counter-terrorism police after reporting on torture allegations in prison; they were released early Saturday. Media groups described the arrests as unlawful and politically motivated amid a broader crackdown on journalists as protests loom and the presidential term nears its end.
Pope Leo XIV marks World Press Freedom Day by remembering journalists murdered in wars and violence, highlighting UNESCO’s call that independent journalism supports peace and development while noting a steep decline in press freedom and rising risks from information manipulation and AI; a World Press Freedom Day conference is planned in Lusaka with the theme 'Shaping a Future of Peace,' and the pope also acknowledged groups in St. Peter's Square, including Italy’s Meter Association.
On World Press Freedom Day, Pope Leo condemned violations of media freedom and paid tribute to journalists slain in war zones, highlighting the Gaza conflict and citing RSF data showing a global decline in press freedom.
RSF condemned Israel for the kidnapping of three journalists—Al Jazeera's Hafed Mribah and Mahmut Yavuz, and Zeteo's Alex Colston—on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla intercepted in international waters; Al Jazeera urged protection of journalists and the international community to uphold press freedom as detainees were held and transported to Greece, amid ongoing concerns over abuses and international law.
President Donald Trump is expected to attend this weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner as president, highlighting the often-tense relationship between his administration and the press. The event will feature mentalist Oz Pearlman, and observers note the dinner raises questions about journalists socializing with those they cover amid petitions and ongoing debates over press access and the First Amendment.
As the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner approaches, observers anticipate how President Donald Trump will engage with reporters, weighing diplomacy against potential sharp remarks in a closely watched, high-profile media setting.
Lebanon’s prime minister Nawaf Salam condemned an Israeli airstrike in southern Tayri that killed journalist Amal Khalil of Al Akhbar and wounded another, accusing Israel of war crimes for targeting media and hindering rescue workers; Israel says it does not target journalists and is reviewing the incident. The strike occurred during a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah, drawing condemnation from the UN and CPJ as Washington prepares for further talks, and amid a prior US-announced 10-day Lebanon ceasefire.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least five people, including Amal Khalil of Al Akhbar, and wounded a journalist after a shelter was struck; Khalil died at the scene, with other journalists injured. Hezbollah claimed a drone attack in response to ceasefire violations as fighting intensified near a fragile US‑brokered 10‑day ceasefire that is due to expire. Separately, two people were killed in Yohmor al‑Shaqif, and Lebanon’s toll has surpassed 2,400 since the conflict began. Washington is hosting talks to extend the ceasefire, while France says a UN peacekeeper has died amid the clashes.
At a White House Oval Office press conference, President Donald Trump declined to answer a CBS News reporter’s Iran-related question and used a dismissive hand gesture to signal she should be removed, continuing a pattern of tense encounters with female journalists as tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz persist.
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three reporters from al-Manar and al-Mayadeen who were covering the Israel-Hezbollah war; Lebanese officials condemned the attack, highlighting dangers faced by journalists in the conflict.
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists who were covering the Israel-Hezbollah war, including Ali Shoeib of al-Manar and Fatima Ftouni and her brother Mohammed Ftouni of al-Mayadeen, in the Jezzine district.