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Major media outlets, including POLITICO and The Washington Post, have declined to sign new Pentagon reporting rules that would restrict journalists' access and potentially limit transparency, citing concerns over First Amendment rights and independent reporting. Only One America News Network has agreed to the rules, which aim to control the release of sensitive information, but have faced criticism for infringing on press freedoms.
Multiple major news organizations, including CBS News, are refusing to sign new Pentagon press restrictions they claim violate the First Amendment, leading to potential loss of Pentagon access for reporters. The restrictions require prior approval for publishing classified or controlled information, which critics argue hampers journalistic independence and transparency. Some outlets, like OAN, have agreed to the restrictions, but most, including CBS, are standing firm, emphasizing their commitment to independent reporting despite potential access issues.
Various major media outlets, including The Atlantic, CNN, and Newsmax, refuse to sign a new Pentagon press policy they consider restrictive and threatening to journalistic access, citing concerns over First Amendment rights and transparency. The policy requires pre-approval for information release, risking credential revocation for reporters who seek unapproved information, leading to widespread opposition and a debate over press freedom versus military security.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and 14 other media outlets are requesting the unsealing of court records in the divorce case of special prosecutor Nathan Wade, who is involved in the Fulton County election interference probe. Allegations have been made regarding a romantic relationship between Wade and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, as well as financial impropriety. The media organizations argue that the public interest in this matter is significant and that open judicial records are essential for transparency. The judge overseeing the divorce case has scheduled a hearing to consider unsealing the documents, and Willis has been subpoenaed to respond to the allegations.
Former President Donald Trump's legal team has requested that his federal election subversion trial in Washington, DC be televised, despite court rules that do not allow for broadcasting of federal proceedings and opposition from the Justice Department. Trump argues that a televised trial would allow him to overcome the perceived unfairness of the justice system and wants the public to see the "horrible things" that took place. Media outlets have also petitioned for cameras to be allowed, citing significant public interest and the potential to undermine conspiracy theories. The trial is scheduled for March 4, and Trump faces four counts, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
Former President Donald Trump is pushing for his federal election interference trial in Washington to be televised, joining media outlets in arguing that the American public should be able to watch the historic case unfold. The Justice Department opposes the effort, citing long-standing nationwide policy against cameras in federal courtrooms. Trump's lawyers argue that the trial is politically motivated and should be televised so that the public can see it as a "dreamt-up unconstitutional charade." The trial is scheduled to begin on March 4 and is seen as a significant legal threat to Trump's political fortunes.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has announced it will pause its activities on Twitter after the social media platform labeled its account as "government-funded," which CBC says undermines its editorial independence. CBC joins other US-based media outlets, such as PBS and NPR, in quitting Twitter after Elon Musk's platform added "government-funded" and "state-affiliated media" labels to their accounts. Twitter has since dropped the "state-affiliated" label and changed it to "government-funded" after receiving widespread pushback.