The War On News

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

Search: funding and ownership pressure, head of government Donald Trump, outcome sustained

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CountryUnited States, RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180
ContinentNorth America
TacticFunding and ownership pressure 3Lawsuits against the press 1
StagePressure 3
OutcomeSustained 3
LevelNational 3
Head of governmentDonald Trump

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24 July 2025FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger after CBS ombudsman and anti-DEI pledgesUnited States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180)Funding and ownership pressureDonald TrumpSustained (24 July 2025)
18 July 2025Congress cuts $1.1 billion in federal funding for public broadcastingUnited States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180)Funding and ownership pressureDonald TrumpSustained (24 July 2025)
22 April 202560 Minutes executive producer resigns, citing lost editorial independenceUnited States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180)Funding and ownership pressureDonald TrumpSustained (22 April 2025)
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