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Trump Urges GOP to Block Bipartisan Press Freedom Bill

Former President Donald Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to oppose and effectively "kill" a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting press freedom. The legislation, which has garnered support from both parties, seeks to safeguard journalists from government interference and ensure their ability to report freely. Trump's opposition highlights ongoing tensions between his political stance and media-related legislative efforts.

via The New York Times|

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Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi receives five-year sentence.

Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi, who owns an independent media group critical of the government, has been sentenced to five years, three of which he must serve in jail, and his media company has been shuttered and heavily fined. He was accused of "foreign financing of his business" and has been detained since December 24 under a state security law. His arrest has been condemned by human rights organisations and journalists' rights groups.

via Al Jazeera English|

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