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News outlets prepare fight against Pentagon’s demand for press to sign ‘pledge’ restricting reporting

News outlets prepare fight against Pentagon’s demand for press to sign ‘pledge’ restricting reporting

Facebook Tweet Email Link Media lawyers and newsroom leaders are evaluating a government memo spelling out new rules that would sharply restrict reporting at the Pentagon. Several of the country’s biggest news outlets are publicly pushing back on the rules, foreshadowing a potential legal battle. “This policy operates as a prior restraint on publication, which is considered the most serious …

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RFK Jr’s actions risk restricting children’s access to vaccines, say ousted CDC officials | Trump administration

RFK Jr’s actions risk restricting children’s access to vaccines, say ousted CDC officials | Trump administration

Top former officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accused Robert F Kennedy Jr of hobbling the country’s ability to respond to outbreaks and disease threats. The two officials testified at a hearing on Wednesday before the Senate Help (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) committee. Susan Monarez, the CDC director chosen by Kennedy, was fired after …

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Ohio House Republicans override a DeWine veto, restricting school levies

Ohio House Republicans override a DeWine veto, restricting school levies

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio House Republicans have overridden one of Gov. Mike DeWine’s school-related vetoes in order, they say, to provide property tax relief to homeowners. Educators have opposed any overrides, arguing that they harm their ability to function effectively. House Speaker Matt Huffman wanted to propose three provisions for override, but he submitted only one, Number 66, which pertains …

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