PBS News Hour

Political divisions threaten bill to protect press freedom

The day after the presidential election, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued a statement warning of a hostile climate for press freedom under a second Trump term. That comes as advocates are urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would protect journalists from government spying and other interference. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jodie Ginsberg.

Political divisions threaten bill to protect press freedom

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