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Original analyses on press freedom trends and monthly incident roundups written by U.S. Press Freedom Tracker staff with features on First Amendment issues published by our partner organizations.

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  1. 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.

    Published
    Written by
    Kirstin McCudden
  3. Officers at the entrance of the Krome immigration detention center in Miami, Florida, on May 24, 2025.

    ‘Overstayed his welcome’

    The Trump administration is ramping up its hostile environment for journalists, from American streets to the corridors of the White House

    Published
    Written by
    Jem Bartholomew
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  1. 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.

    Published
    Written by
    Kirstin McCudden
  4. Officers at the entrance of the Krome immigration detention center in Miami, Florida, on May 24, 2025.

    ‘Overstayed his welcome’

    The Trump administration is ramping up its hostile environment for journalists, from American streets to the corridors of the White House

    Published
    Written by
    Jem Bartholomew
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