New York Times(US:NYT) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-04 08:38Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the unusual collaboration between U.S. media and the government regarding national security, as major outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post chose to delay reporting on a secret military operation to protect U.S. military personnel [1][2] - The decision by these media outlets reflects a long-standing tradition of deference to the government in matters of national security, despite the ongoing hostility between President Trump and the press [2] - Historical precedents are noted, such as The New York Times withholding information during the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961 and delaying a report on NSA surveillance due to government warnings about potential risks to lives [2] Group 2 - The article mentions that the emerging news organization Semafor, founded by Justin Smith and Ben Smith, aims to create an independent media platform with a non-traditional perspective [3]