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Major US News Outlets Defy Pentagon Press Policy Over Press Freedom Concerns

Leading US news organizations including Reuters, AP, and major networks have refused to sign the Pentagon’s new press access policy. The policy threatens journalists with credential revocation for seeking sensitive information, raising constitutional concerns.

WASHINGTON – In a dramatic standoff over press freedoms, at least 30 major American news organizations have declined to sign the Pentagon’s controversial new press access policy ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, warning the restrictions could severely limit comprehensive coverage of the world’s most powerful military.

Unprecedented Press Restrictions

by Gabriel Novak
Energy PolicyGovernment Operations

White House Eliminates CDFI Fund Staff: Impact on Small Business Capital Access

The White House administration has eliminated all staff positions at the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, a crucial small business capital program. This sweeping Treasury Department reduction removes 1,400 positions, potentially devastating economic development in underserved communities across the United States.

The White House administration has executed sweeping personnel reductions at the Treasury Department, eliminating the entire staff behind a critical small business capital program. The decision to dismantle the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund workforce represents one of the most significant cuts to federal economic development programs in recent history.

Massive Treasury Department Staff Elimination

by Aaron Blake
Energy PolicyInternational Business and Trade

Supreme Court Tariff Case: Economic Disruption Fears May Uphold Trump’s Trade Policy

The Supreme Court faces a pivotal decision on Trump’s tariffs that could reshape global trade. With billions collected and economic stability at risk, justices confront whether “unscrambling eggs” would prove too disruptive.

When the Supreme Court of the United States hears arguments challenging former President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariff policy, the justices confront more than just constitutional questions—they face the practical reality of economic policy that has already transformed global commerce. The case represents a defining moment for businesses navigating trade uncertainty, with the Court’s decision potentially validating or invalidating one of the most aggressive uses of executive trade authority in American history.

The Economic Stakes of Unwinding Billions in Tariffs

by Gabriel Novak
Assistive TechnologyEnergy Policy

Meta Removes Facebook Group Targeting ICE Agents Following DOJ Pressure

Following pressure from the Department of Justice, Meta has removed a Facebook group allegedly used to target ICE agents in Chicago. The company confirmed the group violated policies against coordinated harm while ICE faces scrutiny over unidentified operations.

In a significant content moderation decision, Meta has removed a Facebook group that was allegedly being used to track and target US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operating in Chicago. The action came after the Department of Justice contacted the social media company about the group’s activities, highlighting ongoing tensions between law enforcement and online activism.

DOJ Intervention and Official Statements

by Gabriel Novak