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Freedom of the Press Foundation
@FreedomofPress
Oct 16
Now that Trump’s ban on @CNN, @msnow, and @politico has backfired, his DOJ is trying to weaponize antitrust law to pressure major networks to cover his every move. This is yet another way the administration is trying to chill speech. Watch @trevortimm explain:
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Freedom of the Press Foundation
@FreedomofPress
5h
🎃 Halloween PSA: Phishing scams are all trick, no treat! Beware of suspicious requests: fpf.training/phish @calyxinstitute #HappyHalloween
Freedom of the Press Foundation
@FreedomofPress
11h
“Literally every time [FCC Chair Brendan Carr] attacks the press, it’s because of reporting that was unfavorable to his boss, Donald Trump, whose gilded face he’s been known to wear as a lapel pin,” FPF's Seth Stern said. More from @brianstelter:
With Trump polling at new lows, FCC chair issues warning about ‘fake polls’ | CNN Business
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Freedom of the Press Foundation
@FreedomofPress
Oct 21
How much does it cost to get information about a cop who punched someone in the face? About $2.5M, plus 44,816 hours of staff time, according to the Eugene, OR, Police Department. If that sounds absurd, it’s because it is. Watch @LaurenLeHarper explain:
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Freedom of the Press Foundation
@FreedomofPress
Oct 21
Broadcasters have a First Amendment right to report polling data, even if it proves to be inaccurate, just like they have a First Amendment right to report on Brendan Carr and Trump’s own countless lies, even when they turn out to be inaccurate. More:
Brendan Carr: Reporting on polls may violate broadcast license terms
From freedom.press