Politics● ElevatedOct 5 · Oct 5, 2026, 1:30 PM
Trump takes aim at the free press ahead of midterms
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have faced criticism for actions perceived as undermining the freedom of the press and withholding information regarding the ongoing war in Iran.
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