Incidents: funding and ownership pressure in North America, head of government Richard Nixon
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
1 incident matches this view.
Country: United States, RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180
Continent: North America
Tactic: Funding and ownership pressure (1) Surveillance and subpoenas (1)
Stage: Pressure (1)
Outcome: Reversed (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: Richard Nixon
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 1971 | Nixon White House compiles an enemies list naming journalists for official pressure | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Richard Nixon | Reversed (June 27, 1973) |
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