President Donald Trump voiced approval for the sudden suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show over controversial commentary directed at the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk. Now, Trump is questioning the legitimacy of television network licenses for any stations he deems “against” him.
President Donald Trump’s use of threats, lawsuits, and government pressure has begun to noticeably reshape American media. Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension stands out as the latest sign of the president’s mounting influence over networks that once freely criticized him. As Trump’s grievances against the press deepen, observers worry about lasting repercussions on media independence.
MI5 has acknowledged that it unlawfully monitored phone data belonging to Vincent Kearney, a former BBC Spotlight reporter. The admission emerged during a hearing before the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, raising serious concerns about oversight of the UK’s security services.
More than 250 media organizations worldwide have signed an appeal urging Israel to halt attacks on Palestinian journalists and grant unfettered press access to Gaza. They argue that safe and independent coverage is crucial to accurately report events in the region.
The Committee to Protect Journalists has issued a warning after Kyrgyzstan’s President Japarov signed new amendments imposing administrative penalties on individuals and entities that publish “false or unreliable” information. These changes raise concerns about the potential erosion of press freedom in the country.
While covering protests in Los Angeles on Monday, CNN National Correspondent Jason Carrell was detained and briefly questioned by the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident raises concerns about press freedom during times of civil unrest.
Despite mounting pressures from the Trump administration’s encroachment on press freedoms, Washington’s journalists convened for their annual weekend, raising a glass in a display of resilience.
The Associated Press and the Trump administration returned to a Washington courtroom to argue over control of presidential press access. This high-stakes legal battle centers on who has the authority to decide which journalists can question the president.
The Associated Press has accused the White House of violating a court order through a new media policy that grants the administration sole discretion over who can question President Donald Trump. The news agency has taken legal action by asking a federal judge to enforce the order.
The Palestinian Authority has suspended Al Jazeera’s broadcasts throughout the West Bank, accusing the network of inciting unrest and interfering in internal affairs. This move intensifies the ongoing tensions between the PA and the Qatari state-owned media outlet.
