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This page collects the 16 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Freedom of the Press”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with First Amendment, Lawsuits, and White House.

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  1. Yesterday2 items
    1. Six citizens sue President Trump, arguing White House media bans violate public First Amendment rightsA federal lawsuit filed by six citizens and legal advocacy groups argues that White House press bans violate the public's First Amendment right to independent government reporting. The complaint seeksMiami-Dade County2 reports
    2. Six Citizens Sue President Trump and Aides Over White House Media BansMiami-Dade County
  2. Fri, Aug 211 item
    1. Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor and reporter following disputes over editorial independenceThe Department of Defense terminated the editor-in-chief and a senior reporter at Stars and Stripes on Friday. The dismissals followed public opposition by the staff members regarding potential DefensMiami-Dade County
  3. Mon, May 182 items
    1. New York Times Sues Pentagon Over Media AccessThe New York Times has filed a second lawsuit against the Defense Department regarding media restrictions. The newspaper argues that mandatory military escorts for journalists on Pentagon property vioUnited States
    2. New York Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Escort RulesUnited States

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  1. 01Donald Trumpperson4 mentions
  2. 02The New York Timesorganization4 mentions
  3. 03The Daily Pennsylvanianorganization3 mentions
  4. 04Katie Fallowperson3 mentions
  5. 05Susie Wilesperson3 mentions
  6. 06Sean M. Curranperson3 mentions
  7. 07Ethan Youngperson3 mentions
  8. 08CNNorganization3 mentions
  9. 09MS NOWorganization3 mentions
  10. 10Steven Cheungperson3 mentions

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  • Topic to peopleDonald Trump, Katie Fallow, Susie Wiles (+3 more)
  • Topic to orgsThe New York Times, The Daily Pennsylvanian, CNN (+1 more)
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  1. Oct 26, 2026NewsSix citizens sue President Trump, arguing White House media bans violate public First Amendment rights
  2. Oct 26, 2026NewsSix citizens sue President Trump, arguing White House media bans violate public First Amendment rights
  3. Oct 26, 2026NewsSix Citizens Sue President Trump and Aides Over White House Media Bans
  4. Aug 21, 2026NewsPentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor and reporter following disputes over editorial independence
  5. May 18, 2026NewsNew York Times Sues Pentagon Over Media Access
  6. May 18, 2026NewsNew York Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Escort Rules
  7. Jan 1, 2018hearing transcriptCongressional Hearing on Protecting Journalists' Sources
  8. Jan 1, 2017hearing transcriptHearing on Attacks Against Journalists in Russia and Post-Soviet States

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