The War On News

A record of government actions against journalism and fact-based reporting, from the first press laws to today

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Chicago Tribune

Engraving of an official's desk with a signed, sealed document and a pen

Published 2026-09-26. Last reviewed 2026-09-26. 0 sources.

Kind
newspaper
Country
United States

Incidents

DateIncidentRelationStatus
August 1942United States: Justice Department investigates the Chicago Tribune under the Espionage Act over Battle of Midway coverageaffectedhistorical