#Pentagon bans #journalists from #PressOffice, designating it a classified space [so it’s clearly no longer a #press office]
The change creates a new barrier compared with previous admins, under which the office was an open room where reporters could stop by the desks of #military public affairs officials without escorts.
#Trump #Hegseth #fascism #censorship #journalism #FourthEstate #law #FreePress #democracy #transparency
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/06/01/pentagon-bans-journalists-press-office-designating-it-classified-space/
Pentagon bans journalists from press office, designating it a classified space
The change creates a new barrier compared with previous administrations, under which the office was an open room where reporters could stop by the desks of military public affairs officials without escorts.
Local TV stations owned by ABC across the US🚨blasted the #FCC on Thurs for launching an “unlawful, arbitrary & unconstitutional” early review of their broadcast licenses as a dispute btw the network & the Trump-controlled agency intensifies.
“It's an extraordinary demonstration of power & coercion directed at disfavored editorial voices which sends a clear warning to every BCSTR in Am."
#Trump has called for J Kimmel to be fired.
#Fascism #FreePress #TrumpRegime #USPol
https://apnews.com/article/fcc-abc-disney-first-amendment-license-renewal-c3fc4705b054d25e4e8d40f9ef1d1704
ABC stations call early FCC review 'unconstitutional'
ABC-owned TV stations across the U.S. are criticizing the Federal Communications Commission for an early review of their broadcast licenses. On Thursday, WABC in New York called the move "unlawful" and "unconstitutional," accusing the FCC of targeting disfavored editorial voices. ABC stations in seven other markets filed similar objections. The FCC's action, initiated in April, focuses on stations in major cities like Los Angeles and New York. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says “broadcast licensees have a unique obligation to operate in the public interest.” Commissioner Anna Gomez, the FCC's sole Democrat, describes the reviews as an attack on the First Amendment. The dispute highlights tensions between the FCC and ABC over free speech and political scrutiny.
🚨 Tell Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro and ABC leadership to publicly stand with Jimmy Kimmel.
If powerful politicians can pressure networks into silencing critics, every journalist, host, comedian, and commentator is at risk.
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Stand with Jimmy Kimmel Against Trump’s Attacks
Trump’s FCC has launched an aggressive, early review of Disney-owned broadcast licenses — yet another clear example of this administration abusing its power to silence and punish its critics. The move comes immediately after Donald and Melania Trump demanded that Disney fire Kimmel for mocking them on air.
The implication is clear: Fire comedian and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel or the FCC will revoke your broadcast licenses.
This is a defining moment for Disney’s new CEO, Josh D’Amaro. His response will tell us what kind of company Disney will be moving forward. Will it stand by its talent and defend editorial independence — or cave to political pressure from the White House?
Tell Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro and ABC leadership: publicly stand with Jimmy Kimmel and reject any attempt by Donald Trump or the FCC to intimidate your network.
Sign now and demand that Disney and ABC defend free speech and refuse to bow to political pressure.
Jimmy Kimmel has been one of Trump’s most consistent critics on national television. Now, the same administration he criticizes is putting pressure on the company that employs him.
If major media companies start backing down when politicians target them, it sends a dangerous message: criticize those in power, and your career — or your platform — could be next.
But Disney and ABC have enormous influence. If they stand firm, they can push back against this kind of pressure and help set a standard across the industry: that intimidation won’t work.
Add your name to stand with Jimmy Kimmel and demand that Disney and ABC defend their journalists, their programming, and the principle of a free and independent press.
The petition to Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro and ABC leadership reads: “Publicly stand with Jimmy Kimmel and refuse to comply with or legitimize any politically motivated pressure from Donald Trump or the FCC. Defend editorial independence and protect your network from government intimidation.”
Journalist data leaks on the dark web show cyber risks | Proton
Top US media saw 116,000+ leaks of sensitive data in the past five years, according to research from Proton. What does this mean for press freedom?
In a farewell appearance this month, #AndersonCooper told viewers that he hoped “‘60 Minutes’ remains ‘60 Minutes,’” & added, in comments that were perceived as a subtle dig at #CBS: “The #independence of ‘#60Minutes’ has been critical. The trust it has with viewers is critical to the success of ‘60 Minutes.’”
#Trump #StateMedia #authoritarianism #fascism #dictatorship #censorship #propaganda #DavidEllison #law #FreePress #Constitution #journalism #FourthEstate
“The concern is we’re going to end up with a broadcast that looks like ‘60 Minutes’ but doesn’t have the courage or the character to produce ‘60 Minutes’ #journalism that actually matters,” Alfonsi said.
…Alfonsi would be the second “#60Minutes” correspondent to depart since #BariWeiss joined #CBS. #AndersonCooper said in February that he would leave the program after 20 yrs.
#Trump #StateMedia #authoritarianism #censorship #DavidEllison #law #FreePress #Constitution #journalism #FourthEstate
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