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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Senate GOP Halts Journalist Protection Bill Amid Trump Opposition

Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan bill, the PRESS Act, aimed at protecting journalists from being forced to reveal sources and limiting data seizures, following opposition from President-elect Donald Trump. The bill, which had passed the GOP-controlled House, was unlikely to secure the necessary 60 Senate votes, with GOP Sen. Tom Cotton objecting to its passage. Press advocacy groups and Democratic leaders urged for its passage, citing the importance of press freedom, but the bill's future remains uncertain as legislative priorities shift.

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#gop #journalists #politics

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump Urges GOP to Block Press Freedom Protection Bill

President-elect Donald Trump has called on Republicans to block the PRESS Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting journalists from government surveillance and coercion to reveal sources. The bill, which has passed the House twice, faces delays in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Press advocacy groups emphasize the importance of the legislation in safeguarding journalists' rights, especially in a politically polarized environment. Despite Trump's opposition, the bill has support from some conservative figures who argue it protects all journalists and upholds the First Amendment.

via CNN|

#first-amendment #journalism #politics