Losing a Free Press (Continued)

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that can be taken back, and a system that is steadily deciding what replaces it.

Bibliography

1. Reuters. “Judge Skeptical of Pentagon Press Access Restrictions.” March 6, 2026. Reporting on Defense Department credential rules affecting journalists covering the Pentagon.

2. Reuters. Coverage of statements by Donald Trump describing major news organizations as “the enemy of the American people.”

3. Reuters. Coverage of statements by Donald Trump suggesting reporters criticizing the Iran conflict could face treason charges.

4. Reuters. “Associated Press Challenges White House Access Ban.” Reporting on the federal court order restoring AP access to presidential events.

5. Reuters. Coverage of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s criticism of broadcast networks and discussion of potential license reviews.

6. Committee to Protect Journalists. “Press Freedom in the United States.” Documentation of assaults on journalists covering Los Angeles immigration protests in 2025.

7. All Rise News / State Attorneys General Filing. “Nexstar–Tegna Merger Challenge.” Reporting on antitrust lawsuit, ownership concentration, and news duplication findings.

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