Today is February 21st, and an emergency is brewing in the White House as the Trump administration escalates its attacks on the free press, creating a dangerous precedent for the future of journalism in America. Now, the Associates Press is fighting back. Before I continue, my work is not funded by billionaires or ad companies. It’s funded by you. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber today for access to exclusive lives and articles, and to support me:
As an independent journalist, I stand firmly with the Associated Press in its legal battle against the Trump administration’s actions to restrict access to presidential events. The AP's lawsuit underscores a fundamental issue that affects all journalists and citizens alike: the right to a free press. By limiting access to key events, the administration is not only obstructing transparency but also undermining the essential role the media plays in holding those in power accountable. The First Amendment guarantees that freedom of the press is vital to a functioning democracy, and any action that threatens this right should be contested.
The AP's courageous stance is not just about access to events, but about preserving the core principles of free expression and the public's right to know. In standing with the AP, I affirm that the press must remain independent, free from interference, and capable of doing its job without fear of retaliation or censorship.
The Associated Press is suing the Trump administration for restricting access to presidential events, arguing it violates the First Amendment. I stand firmly with the Associated Press.
The Dow dropped 748 points, and the S&P 500 experienced its biggest decline in two months due to concerns over the economy and the new coronavirus.
A new coronavirus with the potential to become a pandemic has been discovered in China, causing US stocks to drop according to the Daily Mail.
Trump is in a conflict with the Maine governor over transgender issues and has threatened to withhold federal funding. Maine’s Governor told Donald Trump to his face: “See you in Court.”
Trump deported 37,660 people in his first month in office, but since the process wasn’t moving as quickly as he wanted, he fired the acting ICE director.
A DOGE staffer responsible for racist posts has been reinstated at Social Security, according to Bloomberg.
Trump stated that it is not important for Zelensky to attend peace meetings, adding that Zelensky has no cards to play.
Hooters is in talks to prepare for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the coming months.
Trump is considering disbanding the USPS Board of Governors, which would end its independence and could lead to privatization, raising concerns over service reductions and accessibility.
The Texas Observer has identified that the individual behind a series of racist tweets and a white supremacist account is a senior ICE official.
See you in the morning.
— Aaron
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