The best way for Iran’s regime “to reconnect with the world would be to reopen the country and let Iranian and foreign journalists report freely,” argues our Middle East correspondent. “If only” https://t.co/0xnIc4bRyx ...

Top US news outlets push back against Pentagon's reporting restrictions https://t.co/pRW9lNeSXL ...

Freedom of the Press & Government Transparency - The new regulations at the Pentagon restrict reporters' ability to seek information, raising concerns about transparency and accountability [2] - The regulations could potentially prevent reporters from asking about sensitive information, such as the number of US troops in Syria [3] - There are concerns about how the new rules will be enforced and whether information obtained from other sources, like the State Department or senators, will be subject to the same restrictions [3] - The industry expects aggressive pushback from the press and news organizations against these rules [4] - There is a concern that if these restrictions are allowed at the Pentagon, other government agencies may follow suit [4] Government Response & Potential Reversal - The President expressed disagreement with the rule change, suggesting that it won't stop reporters [3] - The President did not explicitly instruct the Secretary to change the rules [4] - The industry hopes that the pushback will lead to a change in the rules and increased awareness of the importance of press freedom [4]

Press could lose Pentagon access for releasing 'unauthorised information' https://t.co/jGPNiIcw4n ...

Core Viewpoint - Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump regarding a misleading interview with Kamala Harris, raising concerns about free speech implications [1][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was centered around a CBS News feature that Trump claimed was misleading due to the editing of Harris's interview [1][2]. - Trump's lawyer stated that the editing caused "mental anguish" and confusion among voters, asserting that it misrepresented Harris's responses [2][4]. - The settlement amount will be directed to Trump's future presidential library rather than to him personally [2]. Group 2: Company Response and Implications - Paramount and CBS rejected Trump's claims, arguing that the interview was edited for brevity and clarity, and sought to have the lawsuit dismissed [2][3]. - The case has attracted attention from press freedom advocates, with the Freedom of the Press Foundation, a Paramount shareholder, threatening to file a lawsuit if a settlement was reached [4][7]. - This settlement follows a similar case where ABC News paid $15 million to Trump over a defamation lawsuit, indicating a trend of media companies settling disputes with the former president [7].