The PEN Pod: Breaking Down PEN America v. Trump with Nora Benavidez
“We’re all online all the time needing information, needing access to what reporters are telling us. They’re the frontlines right now, and we need their voices.” More
Journalism in the Crosshairs
The precedents being set in this birthplace of press freedom are endangering the careers—and the lives—of journalists in this country and abroad. More
DARE: ‘Why Do You Think I Should?’: Bolton Defends Not Listening to Khashoggi Tape
National security advisor John Bolton defends the fact that neither he, nor the president or other top administration officials, listened to the audio of... More
DARE: White House Drops Effort to Suspend Press Pass for CNN’s Jim Acosta; Outlines Rules to Reporters
White House reverses itself, fully restoring Jim Acosta's press pass and prompting CNN to drop lawsuit. Letter from senior White House communications... More
DARE: CNN Asks for Emergency Hearing after Trump Threatens to Revoke Acosta’s Press Pass Again
White House officials tell CNN correspondent Jim Acosta that his press pass will be suspended again when the court restraining order forcing its... More
DARE: Judge Orders White House to Return Jim Acosta’s Press Pass
Federal judge orders reinstatement of CNN correspondent Jim Acosta's press credentials pulled by the White House. Trump administration announces sanctions.. More
Judge’s Ruling on CNN’s Jim Acosta’s White House Press Credentials a Win for Press Freedom
"Major news outlets rightly stood together in defense of their essential role to cover the White House, hold the Administration accountable and inform the American public. Although this case… More
DARE: CNN Sues President Trump and Top White House Aides for Barring Jim Acosta
CNN and Jim Acosta sue President Donald Trump and senior White House officials challenging the revocation of Acosta's press pass, becoming the second org... More
CNN is Second to Sue White House to Vindicate Rights of Journalists Covering Trump
We applaud CNN for standing alongside PEN America and bringing their own suit to forcefully defend the rights of correspondent Jim Acosta. More