Press freedom advocates challenge Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and government attacks on journalism
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@FreedomOfPress
2d ago· 5 min readenNews
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Summary
Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) led an open letter from journalists and journalism professors opposing the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, warning it would consolidate media power to please the Trump administration. The article also covers search warrants targeting journalists (including failed warrants against Don Lemon and Georgia Fort), government gag orders, and Catherine Herridge's legal battle to protect confidential sources. The piece highlights multiple ongoing threats to press freedom and journalistic independence in the United States.
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Journalists stand up for their independence.
Media mergers meant to please Trump, search warrants targeting journalists, government gag orders, and Catherine Herridge's battle to protect confidential sources.
Plus: Failed Don Lemon and Georgia Fort warrants expose attack on press
