Is the Press Less Free Under Donald Trump? 72% of Democrats Say Yes — but Only 15% of Republicans Agree

Executive Overview The relationship between the executive branch and the Fourth Estate has long been fraught with friction, but the dynamic during Donald Trump’s second term has scaled unprecedented heights of hostility and legal confrontation. A sweeping new study released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center, conducted in partnership with the Knight Foundation, reveals a…

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The Weaponization of the Airwaves: Trump Demands FCC Action Against NBC’s Kristen Welker in Escalating War on Press Freedom

Executive Overview In an extraordinary escalation of tensions between the White House and the American news media, President Donald Trump has publicly demanded that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rebuke or penalize NBC News journalist Kristen Welker. The president’s fury was triggered by an analysis delivered by the Meet the Press moderator describing his recent…

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Hollywood and U.S. Authorities Press Vietnam to Drop the Hammer on "Low-Risk, High-Reward" Digital Piracy

Executive Overview Vietnam’s long-standing reputation as a global safe haven for large-scale digital piracy is facing an unprecedented level of international scrutiny. Earlier this month, Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) made headlines by dismantling the core operational network behind HiAnime, a high-profile, globally syndicated anime piracy ring. While this takedown marks a significant milestone…

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