Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Coverage of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press in the Nexus archive.
- Trump administration finalises overhaul of foreign journalists' visas, ends 'duration of status' system
The Trump administration has finalized a rule ending the 'duration of status' system for foreign journalists on I visas, replacing it with fixed-term admissions requiring periodic government review. Journalists will generally be admitted for 240 days, with exceptions for Chinese journalists limited to 90 days, and the policy is part of broader visa regulations affecting F, J, and I visa holders.
- Trump administration panned for New York Times subpoenas
The Trump administration faced criticism for subpoenaing New York Times journalists who reported on security issues related to President Donald Trump's new Air Force One. Press advocacy groups and Senate Democrats condemned the move as an attack on press freedom, while the Justice Department defended the subpoenas as part of investigating national security leaks.