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US hits historic low in press freedom tracker
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 3:14 PM ET
Summary: Reporters Without Borders says the US faces a press freedom crisis amid media consolidation and Trump policies.
WHO: Reporters Without Borders
WHAT: RSF reports the US at a historic low in its press freedom tracker
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 1:41 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Media consolidation and Trump policies are contributing to the press freedom crisis.
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