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middle-east3 days ago•1 min saved

West Bank olive harvest turns deadly as settlers kill, injure, and assault press

A 44-year-old Palestinian man was killed and 16 others wounded by Israeli settlers during the olive harvest in the northern West Bank. The violence, which occurred under the protection of Israeli forces, also resulted in the assault of an AFP photographer and the destruction of thousands of olive trees. While Palestinian authorities and international media condemn the attacks as war crimes and acts of intimidation, the Israeli military has not intervened to stop settler violence, which has intensified ahead of upcoming elections.

via Al Jazeera|

#israel-palestine-conflict #middle-east #olive-harvest

world3 days ago•20 min saved

AFP Photographer Hospitalized After Settler Attack in West Bank

Israeli settlers assaulted two Agence France-Presse journalists in the West Bank on October 6, 2026, while they reported on violence against Palestinian olive farmers. Photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh, 58, was beaten with rifle butts and hospitalized, while his colleague John Wessels was threatened at gunpoint. The attack occurred near Israeli soldiers who did not intervene, prompting condemnation from international press groups and questions about the safety of journalists in the region.

via The Washington Post|

#israeli-settlers #olive-harvest #palestinian-farmers

world4 days ago•1 min saved

Egyptian Investigative Newsroom Faces Terror Charges After Full Staff Detention

Egyptian authorities have charged one journalist from the independent outlet Matsadaash with terrorism after detaining the entire six-person staff. Rights groups condemn the move as a severe crackdown on press freedom, while the government accuses the outlet of publishing false news linked to the Muslim Brotherhood. International organizations and the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate are demanding their immediate release.

via The Guardian|

#egypt #human-rights #journalism

politics5 days ago•8 min saved

Trump Defends Record-Low Approval Amid Midterm Push and Press Purge

Donald Trump dismissed recent polls showing his approval rating at a record low 32% while campaigning in Nebraska. He signed an executive order on tax-free diesel and pledged to pay for pro-Trump ads personally. Meanwhile, the administration faced backlash for barring major news outlets from Air Force One and appointing a new press secretary.

via The Guardian|

#donald-trump #midterm-elections #politics

politics5 days ago•2 min saved

White House Names 24-Year-Old Partisan Reporter as Assistant Press Secretary Amid Media Access Disputes

The White House appointed Beni Rae Harmony, a 24-year-old partisan correspondent, as Assistant Press Secretary. The move follows her departure from Real America’s Voice and occurs amid ongoing legal battles over the exclusion of major news outlets from White House access.

via The Guardian|

#beni-rae-harmony #media-access #politics

politics7 days ago•211 min saved

DOJ Urges Court to Allow Trump to Reinstate White House Press Ban

The Justice Department filed a court motion on October 2 asking Judge Timothy Kelly to allow President Trump to reinstate his ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The administration argues the ban is a valid exercise of presidential authority to protect national security and enforce professional standards. The outlets counter that the ban violates the First and Fifth Amendments, noting that the White House has continued to restrict their access despite a temporary restraining order. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday to decide whether to grant a preliminary injunction.

via CNN|

#first-amendment #legal #media

politics7 days ago•16 min saved

DOJ Challenges Press Ban Ruling, Citing 'Professionalism' Standards

The Justice Department is arguing that President Trump can legally ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House by claiming they failed to meet 'minimum requirements of professionalism.' This legal push follows a temporary restraining order by Judge Timothy Kelly, who ruled the ban violated due process. The outlets are seeking a preliminary injunction, arguing the ban is unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.

via Deadline|

#cnn #doj #first-amendment

politics-and-policy9 days ago•1 min saved

Trump's 75-Minute Time Interview Highlights Escalating Iran War and Media Hostility

President Donald Trump’s 75-minute interview with Time magazine, conducted on September 28, marked his 56th cover appearance, surpassing Richard Nixon. In the conversation, Trump defended the prolonged Iran conflict, dismissed AI safety concerns as 'phony,' and threatened to retaliate against Democrats if they win the House in the upcoming midterms. The interview highlighted his combative stance toward the press, including a judge-ordered reinstatement of media access he claims to ignore, and his refusal to accept negative coverage.

via axios.com|

#ai-regulation #donald-trump #iran-war

politics9 days ago•393 min saved

White House drops CNN from Texas-Oklahoma press pool despite court order

The White House removed CNN from the television press pool for President Trump’s upcoming trip to Texas and Oklahoma, escalating a legal dispute over media access. CNN had been designated as the pooler in a Sunday rotation but was excluded from the daily guidance for the Thursday visit to Denton, Texas, and Durant, Oklahoma. This move follows a federal judge’s recent order blocking the administration’s ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, though that order only covered White House grounds, not Air Force One. CNN’s attorney called the exclusion a violation of the First Amendment, while the White House defended the president’s accessibility and criticized the network’s coverage as biased.

via NBC News|

#cnn #media-access #politics

politics9 days ago•15 min saved

Supreme Court to Review Mandatory Detention Policy Amid Midterm Campaign Chaos

The US Supreme Court has agreed to review the Trump administration's policy of mandatory detention for immigrants challenging deportation, a move that follows conflicting lower court rulings. This legal development coincides with a turbulent midterm campaign season, marked by the White House excluding CNN from presidential travel, the president's repeated false claims about opponents, and rising immigration detention numbers.

via theguardian.com|

#immigration-detention #midterm-elections #politics

politics12 days ago•12 min saved

Blanche Clashes with Raddatz Over Press Ban as Judge Halts White House Access Restrictions

Attorney General Todd Blanche engaged in a heated debate with ABC’s Martha Raddatz regarding President Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The ban was paused by a federal judge who rejected the administration’s national security justification. Blanche argued that biased reporting poses a security risk, while Raddatz challenged the legal basis of the restriction.

via Mediaite|

#martha-raddatz #politics #press-freedom

politics12 days ago•213 min saved

Blanche frames press ban as national security issue, defies judge's ruling

Attorney General Todd Blanche argued that 'one-sided' news constitutes a national security threat, justifying the ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Despite a federal judge's order restoring credentials, the White House barred CNN from Air Force One, citing a 'privilege' rather than a right to access.

via CNN|

#cnn #national-security #politics

politics13 days ago•20 min saved

TV Pool Coverage Returns to White House Amid Ongoing CNN Access Dispute

The White House TV pool resumed coverage on Friday after a federal judge temporarily restored CNN's access, ending a boycott by networks following Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. However, the White House subsequently barred CNN from Air Force One, complicating future pool duties. The dispute disrupted coverage of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit, frustrating Chinese officials who relied on international media for legitimacy, while the administration defended its actions as a response to a 'juvenile boycott.'

via The Washington Post|

#cnn #media #politics

politics13 days ago•386 min saved

White House Excludes CNN from Air Force One Pool Amid Press Access Dispute

The White House removed CNN from the television press pool for President Trump’s trip to Tennessee, leaving no outlet to cover the president on Air Force One. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the move on Sunday, arguing that access to the White House is a privilege, not a right, and that 'one-sided' reporting poses a national security risk. This action follows a federal judge’s temporary order restoring credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, but the administration has not replaced CNN in the pool rotation, leaving coverage void.

via NBC News|

#cnn #first-amendment #politics

world14 days ago•2 min saved

NAZA Directors Defend Gaza Documentary Amid Israeli Citizenship Threats

The documentary NAZA, which alleges Israel uses AI to target Palestinian civilians in Gaza, held its North American premiere in New York on September 26, 2026. Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor defended their use of anonymous sources against Israeli officials who have threatened to strip them of citizenship. The film, produced by The Guardian, is set to stream globally for free in November following a theatrical release in 55 countries.

via theguardian.com|

#documentary #gaza #israel