A bill to protect journalists from revealing their sources amid pressure from the federal government cleared the House Judiciary Committee in a unanimous vote today.
The legislation passed 23-0, an unusual show of bipartisanship on a committee often at loggerheads.
The Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act, or Press Act, is a response to instances of law enforcement agencies secretly seeking court orders emails and phone records from reporters in an effort to determine their sources. Lawmakers noted that such instances took place during the Trump and Obama administrations.
Under the terms of the legislation (read it here), the federal government cannot compel reporters to disclose their sources or notes. Exceptions are made if disclosure of the information is necessary to prevent terrorism of “a threat of imminent violence, significant bodily harm, or death, including specified offenses against a minor.”
The bill also restricts efforts to subpoena a journalist...
The legislation passed 23-0, an unusual show of bipartisanship on a committee often at loggerheads.
The Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act, or Press Act, is a response to instances of law enforcement agencies secretly seeking court orders emails and phone records from reporters in an effort to determine their sources. Lawmakers noted that such instances took place during the Trump and Obama administrations.
Under the terms of the legislation (read it here), the federal government cannot compel reporters to disclose their sources or notes. Exceptions are made if disclosure of the information is necessary to prevent terrorism of “a threat of imminent violence, significant bodily harm, or death, including specified offenses against a minor.”
The bill also restricts efforts to subpoena a journalist...
- 7/19/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
At a press conference ahead of Donald Trump’s speech to the Conservative Political Action Coalition’s annual event, Newsmax’s James Rosen asked whether he would drop out of the presidential race if he is indicted on criminal charges. “I wouldn’t even think of leaving [the race],” Trump responded. “Probably it will enhance my numbers.”
Shortly thereafter, Trump delivered a low energy speech to a low energy Cpac, though he appeared to be briefly interrupted by a protester blaring hip hop music. While the former president did not let the...
Shortly thereafter, Trump delivered a low energy speech to a low energy Cpac, though he appeared to be briefly interrupted by a protester blaring hip hop music. While the former president did not let the...
- 3/5/2023
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
James Gunn Slams Right-Wingers Blaming Hollywood Over Gun Crisis: ‘Stop Conflating’ Fact and Fiction
After Matthew McConaughey addressed the White House on gun control following the elementary school massacre in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas, right-wing outlets are questioning the actor’s efforts and Hollywood’s own portrayals of violence.
Yet filmmaker James Gunn, known for bloody action-comedy DC and Marvel films, quickly called out the conflation of fictional gun U.S. with legislation.
The “Peacemaker” showrunner and “Guardians of the Galaxy” writer/director retweeted a Breitbart News post captioned: “Matthew McConaughey, who delivered a passionate plea for new gun control legislation in an address at the White House briefing room on Tuesday, has used 19 guns in 11 movies over 25 years, according to the Internet Movie Firearms Database.”
“Star Trek” icon George Takei first tweeted, “And I have used a deadly phaser many times on screen even though I’m a non-violent Buddhist. What’s your damn point?”
Gunn replied, “I think their point is,...
Yet filmmaker James Gunn, known for bloody action-comedy DC and Marvel films, quickly called out the conflation of fictional gun U.S. with legislation.
The “Peacemaker” showrunner and “Guardians of the Galaxy” writer/director retweeted a Breitbart News post captioned: “Matthew McConaughey, who delivered a passionate plea for new gun control legislation in an address at the White House briefing room on Tuesday, has used 19 guns in 11 movies over 25 years, according to the Internet Movie Firearms Database.”
“Star Trek” icon George Takei first tweeted, “And I have used a deadly phaser many times on screen even though I’m a non-violent Buddhist. What’s your damn point?”
Gunn replied, “I think their point is,...
- 6/8/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“To make the loss of these lives matter…”
That was the mission statement Matthew McConaughey opened with Tuesday when he appeared at the White House press briefing room to give a 20-minute speech recounting the 19 children and two teachers who were killed in the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24. He called for more restrictive gun laws that might have prevented the murder weapon, an Ar-15 assault rifle, from being sold to the 18-year-old assailant. The remarks drew praise on Twitter, but also drew immediate condemnation from right-wing media, including by a Newsmax reporter sitting in the press room. You can watch the entire speech below.
McConaughey is a native of Uvalde himself, and he spoke about the small Texas town where he learned many of the values he’s taken with him throughout his life, including responsible gun ownership. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre introduced the actor as a gun owner himself,...
That was the mission statement Matthew McConaughey opened with Tuesday when he appeared at the White House press briefing room to give a 20-minute speech recounting the 19 children and two teachers who were killed in the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24. He called for more restrictive gun laws that might have prevented the murder weapon, an Ar-15 assault rifle, from being sold to the 18-year-old assailant. The remarks drew praise on Twitter, but also drew immediate condemnation from right-wing media, including by a Newsmax reporter sitting in the press room. You can watch the entire speech below.
McConaughey is a native of Uvalde himself, and he spoke about the small Texas town where he learned many of the values he’s taken with him throughout his life, including responsible gun ownership. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre introduced the actor as a gun owner himself,...
- 6/7/2022
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Fox News reporter James Rosen was ousted last December after an investigation into his workplace behavior with women found multiple accusations of sexual harassment and assault, according to NPR. The network’s chief Washington correspondent, Rosen left the network in December, but no explanation was given for his departure at the time. NPR’s David Folkenflik reported on Wednesday that it came after “increased scrutiny of his behavior at the network,” citing interviews with eight unnamed sources at Fox. The accusations against Rosen include sending racy messages to his former co-workers, aggressively pursuing sexual relationships with colleagues, and groping or forcibly kissing female...
- 1/10/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Friends and colleagues of Brenda Buttner, the Fox News personality who died at age 55 after a battle with cancer, are honoring the former Bulls and Bears host with heartfelt tributes and messages.
Fox News host Neil Cavuto was the first to memorialize his longtime colleague when he announced her death on his show, Your World, on Monday evening.
“She took stock of life much more than any stock in life. It’s what separated her from everyone else in this business. Not just dollars, you see, Brenda had depth,” Cavuto said. “Let it be known that Brenda Buttner made us...
Fox News host Neil Cavuto was the first to memorialize his longtime colleague when he announced her death on his show, Your World, on Monday evening.
“She took stock of life much more than any stock in life. It’s what separated her from everyone else in this business. Not just dollars, you see, Brenda had depth,” Cavuto said. “Let it be known that Brenda Buttner made us...
- 2/21/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
These aren't happy days at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Obama White House has been handling a bundle of controversies lately -- from the fallout from the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, last Sept. 11; to the IRS targeting conservative and other groups for scrutiny; to the seizing of the phone records of Associated Press reporters and Fox News Channel correspondent James Rosen (who also had his email accounts accessed); and now revelations that the Nsa has been archiving the phone records of millions of Americans.
One reason the West Wing is on edge is that mainstream news outlets are jumping aggressively on these stories -- something that hasn't always happened in the recent past.
For Fox News political analyst Kirsten Powers, it's about time.
"They [the White House] make reporters send quotes for approval," she tells Zap2it. "They do interviews through email. This is what the White House Press...
The Obama White House has been handling a bundle of controversies lately -- from the fallout from the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, last Sept. 11; to the IRS targeting conservative and other groups for scrutiny; to the seizing of the phone records of Associated Press reporters and Fox News Channel correspondent James Rosen (who also had his email accounts accessed); and now revelations that the Nsa has been archiving the phone records of millions of Americans.
One reason the West Wing is on edge is that mainstream news outlets are jumping aggressively on these stories -- something that hasn't always happened in the recent past.
For Fox News political analyst Kirsten Powers, it's about time.
"They [the White House] make reporters send quotes for approval," she tells Zap2it. "They do interviews through email. This is what the White House Press...
- 6/13/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
For the second day in a row, Fox News seems to be ignoring the rest of the alphabet in favor of just three letters: N, P, and R. Today, on America Live with Megyn Kelly, correspondent James Rosen brought up a blog post written by Eric Boehlert of Media Matters—one that calls for NPR to take action against Mara Liasson, who is both NPR's national political correspondent and a regular presence on Fox shows like Special Report with Bret Baier and Fox News Sunday.
- 10/22/2010
- by Hillary Busis
- Mediaite - TV
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