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Trump’s budget cuts could shut down local news outlets and reduce reporting on emergencies

Public broadcasting regularly sends out alerts related to extreme weather and emergency news – but Trump has had these media outlets in his sights...

23.07.2025 3

Colleen Murrell

Trump’s attack on the BBC is part of an endless campaign to undermine public trust in information

Recent comments from the White House suggest that a campaign to undermine public trust in the media is not going away.

06.06.2025 5

Colleen Murrell

Good Night, and Good Luck: why AP’s battle for press freedom echoes the theme of George Clooney’s new play

A legal fight over a US news organisation’s ability to report from the White House has significant parallels to a new play on Broadway.

11.04.2025 3

Colleen Murrell

How Jeff Bezos brought the Washington Post’s global reputation into question

The Washington Post has won an international reputation for its journalism. But recent changes are threatening its status as an icon.

03.03.2025 3

Colleen Murrell

White House spat with AP over ‘Gulf of America’ ignites fears for press freedom in second Trump era

The Trump administration has moved to control which journalists have access to the US president.

28.02.2025 10

Colleen Murrell

Palestinian Authority joins Israel in attacking Al Jazeera raising concerns about press freedom

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has suspended Al Jazeera from broadcasting in the West Bank in response to the Qatari network’s coverage of conflict...

03.01.2025 3

Colleen Murrell

Kamala Harris is suddenly embracing the media spotlight – but is it working?

Kamala Harris appears to have drastically changed her media strategy for the final few weeks of the US election race. From largely avoiding media...

09.10.2024 5

Colleen Murrell

Reporting on Gaza war is a challenge for journalists – here’s how the BBC and other broadcasters have handled the past year

The past year of conflict in Gaza has been covered in the media with extraordinary bravery, mostly by local journalists. Israeli authorities have...

04.10.2024 2

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Trump’s budget cuts could shut down local news outlets and reduce reporting on emergencies

Colleen Murrell

Trump’s attack on the BBC is part of an endless campaign to undermine public trust in information

Colleen Murrell

Good Night, and Good Luck: why AP’s battle for press freedom echoes the theme of George Clooney’s new play

Colleen Murrell

How Jeff Bezos brought the Washington Post’s global reputation into question

Colleen Murrell

White House spat with AP over ‘Gulf of America’ ignites fears for press freedom in second Trump era

Colleen Murrell

Palestinian Authority joins Israel in attacking Al Jazeera raising concerns about press freedom

Colleen Murrell

Kamala Harris is suddenly embracing the media spotlight – but is it working?

Colleen Murrell

Reporting on Gaza war is a challenge for journalists – here’s how the BBC and other broadcasters have handled the past year

Colleen Murrell