U.S. Press Freedom Tracker

The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker

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A database of press freedom incidents in the United States — everything from arrests of journalists and the seizure of their equipment to assaults and interrogations at the U.S. border. The Tracker documents incidents across the country, involving national, state and local authorities.

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  2. MS NOW White House reporter Akayla Gardner works from a makeshift setup near the White House after being denied entry on Sept. 20, 2026

    It’s more than a media ban. It’s a playbook

    What started as a Friday afternoon threat by the president on Truth Social turned into a Saturday question of constitutionality, as three news outlets — CNN, MS NOW and Politico — were banned from the White House on Sept. 19 for publishing articles Donald Trump didn’t like. Let’s look at the bigger picture.

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    Kirstin McCudden
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