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Why has the Trump administration ordered staff to take polygraph tests?
Reports of dwindling US weapons stocks have triggered an unusually sweeping hunt for leakers inside the Pentagon.
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Editor of US newspaper Stars and Stripes reportedly fired under Trump
Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin has suggested his firing was retaliation for speaking out about editorial independence.
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Trump’s war on Stars and Stripes: Why has military newspaper chief quit?
Longtime Stars and Stripes publisher Max D Lederer Jr announced his resignation over clashes with the Pentagon.
Publisher of US military newspaper resigns over differences with government
Retirement of longtime Stars and Stripes publisher comes amid the Trump administration’s push for editorial control.
Media groups sue Trump over paid access to public social media posts
Lawsuit claims Trump profits unfairly by charging up to $100,000 monthly for exclusive access to presidential posts.
From: NewsFeed
Anas al-Sharif: One year on from Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera reporter
10 August marks one year on from Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and fellow colleagues.
Published On 10 Aug 2026
Union reports 108 attacks on Palestinian journalists in July
Palestinian Journalists Syndicate exposes rising threats, with over 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023.
Israel killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’: rights groups
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.
New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story
The Justice Department faces criticism for increasing use of subpoenas in attempts to compel journalists to reveal info.
Her mother said no to a phone. Then came the Gaza genocide
As the world debated social media use, Eman Lulu’s phone became a lifeline and a window into Gaza for millions.
ABC News says FCC is carrying out intimidation campaign to shape coverage
Trump administration has frequently sought to pressure companies over coverage critical of the president and his allies.
