Beware of politicians claiming to protect us from the press
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...
READ NEXT
More on the wire
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The move to import foreign beef infuriated Republicans in farm states facing tough reelections — and gave Democrats and independents a rare opening with rural voters.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Ultra-leftist Brooklyn Councilman Chi Ossé will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in 2028, while "Squad" Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sets her sights on the White House -- if the Democratic Socialists of America gets its way.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Police arrested a man on Tuesday at AMC Burbank 16 after he viciously pepper-sprayed a man who had his phone out during a showing of the new Andrew Garfield movie, Uprising.