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Senate GOP blocks bill to protect journalists after Trump opposes it


Published on 2024-12-10 18:20:39 - CNN
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  • Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort by Democrats to pass a bipartisan bill that would give journalists greater protections under federal law - a move that comes in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump opposing the measure.

The article from CNN, published on December 10, 2024, discusses how Senate Republicans blocked a bill aimed at enhancing press protections. The legislation, known as the "Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act" (PRESS Act), sought to prevent the federal government from compelling journalists to reveal their sources or work product. Despite bipartisan support in the House, Senate GOP members argued that the bill would hinder national security investigations. Critics of the block, including press freedom advocates and some Democrats, expressed concern over the implications for freedom of the press and the potential chilling effect on investigative journalism. The debate highlighted ongoing tensions between national security interests and the constitutional rights of the press.

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