Politics● ElevatedSep 19 · Sep 19, 2026, 2:00 PM
Beware of politicians claiming to protect us from the press
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · global
This week, it became apparent that everyone believes in a free press, as long as it costs them nothing. Politicians in both parties are now using their offices to insulate themselves from opposing coverage — all in the name of protecting the public or the press. President Trump has ordered the banning of critical media…
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