It's really urgent that we pass this federal shield law, Ginsberg said, adding: So, some states have these federal protections, which essentially means that journalists' information, journalists' sources can't be subpoenaed. Information from whistle-blowers can't be subpoenaed. It's really important that we have that federal shield law to protect journalists at the federal level.
Dubbed Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act,' the broadly supported bill would ensure federal protection for journalists. It would prevent authorities from abusing subpoena powers and protect reporters from being forced to reveal their sources.
Trump shared to his Truth Social platform a PBS NewsHour interview from Monday titled, Political divisions threaten bill to protect press freedom, and added, REPUBLICANS MUST KILL THIS BILL!
The president-elect has also been a long critic of anonymous sources and has increased the vitriol in recent years in his rhetoric on the topic.
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