Event Brief
US joins China and Iran on freedom of expression watchlist
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Summary: The US was added to a freedom of expression watchlist after Trump threats to journalists.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: The US was added to a global watchlist for freedom of expression.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 10:48 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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