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United States: IPI launches timeline monitoring threats to free media

New IPI resource documents efforts by the Trump administration to expand executive control over the U.S. media through political and market pressure
Americas: United States of America

United States: Trump must make Jimmy Lai’s release a priority during Xi visit

IPI calls for the jailed publisher's freedom as his family warn he may die behind bars
Americas: United States of America

United States: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico file First Amendment lawsuit over White House access ban

IPI stands in solidarity with American colleagues and commends them for their continued commitment to public interest reporting
Americas: United States of America

G20: IPI and partners call for fair media access at future meetings

Letter follows U.S. Treasury's refusal to credential reporters from four outlets at Asheville finance gathering
Americas: United States of America
Europe

United States: IPI strongly condemns Trump admin subpoenas of New York Times reporters

Legal action represents acceleration of Trump's campaign against the free press in the U.S.
Americas: United States of America

Iran: IPI raises urgent concerns about health of imprisoned journalist Reza Valizadeh

U.S. government must use all diplomatic tools to secure medical treatment for Valizadeh, ensure his release
Americas: United States of America
MENA: Iran

United States: Reauthorization of Section 702 must include reforms protecting journalists

Reauthorization of controversial surveillance program without reforms would imperil press freedom in the U.S.
Americas: United States of America

United States: IPI condemns Trump administration threats against media over war coverage

Weaponization of the FCC unconstitutional and deeply damaging to the state of press freedom in the U.S.
Americas: United States of America

United States: IPI condemns arrest of Estefany Rodríguez, calls for her immediate release

Journalist’s arrest is an alarming attack on press freedom
Americas: United States of America

United States: IPI decries arrests, legal harassment of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort

IPI calls for charges to be dropped
Americas: United States of America

United States: IPI alarmed by Trump $10 bln lawsuit against BBC

Lawsuit a warning sign for media around the world
Americas: United States of America
Europe: United Kingdom

Hungary: RFE service shuttered by Trump administration for ‘opposing’ ally Orban

Termination of Hungarian language service further erodes media pluralism ahead of 2026 election
Americas: United States of America
Europe: Hungary

United States: U.S. leaders must prioritize human rights, press freedom during Saudi Crown Prince visit

U.S. should demand accountability for murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Americas: United States of America
MENA: Saudi Arabia

IPI honours courage in journalism with Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer awards

Seven journalists recognized for their fearless reporting; Hungary’s independent media honoured for resilience and innovation in the face of growing pressure
Africa: Ethiopia
Americas: Peru, United States of America
Asia and Pacific: Hong Kong Sar China
Europe: Georgia, Hungary, Ukraine
MENA: Palestinian Territories

Spotlight: Veteran U.S. journalist Martin Baron named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Undeterred by institutional resistance, Martin “Marty” Baron’s principled approach to public interest journalism has driven key conversations about public policy
Americas: United States of America

Seven distinguished journalists named recipients of the 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero award

Awards to be presented at IPI’s 75th anniversary World Congress in Vienna on October 24
Africa: Ethiopia
Americas: Peru, United States of America
Asia and Pacific: Hong Kong Sar China
Europe: Georgia, Ukraine
MENA: Palestinian Territories

U.S. government should scrap proposed change to visa programme for foreign journalists

Proposed changes to system would create instability for correspondents and reduce the quantity and quality of coverage
Americas: United States of America

United States: Alarm over passage of bill slashing $1.1 billion budgeted for Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Local and rural stations nationwide face deepest threats from funding cuts
United States of America

United States: Judge issues restraining order against Los Angeles Police Department over violations of journalists’ rights

Order follows more than 80 documented incidents of police misconduct towards journalists covering protests in Los Angeles
United States of America