December 20, 2015 Washington Times, reporter sue DHS over home search The Washington Times and one of its former reporters are suing the Department of Homeland Security for documents and other reporting material they claim were taken by the U.S. Coast Guard during a search of the reporter's home over the summer.
December 20, 2015 News media protest White House press access limits Dozens of leading news organizations are protesting to the White House against restrictions that sometimes keep journalists from taking pictures and video of President Obama performing official duties. At the same time, two press groups urged their members to stop using official photos and video handed out by the White House, dismissing them as little more than "government propaganda."
December 20, 2015 Report: Obama administration brings chilling effect on journalism The U.S. government's aggressive prosecution of leaks and efforts to control information are having a chilling effect on journalists and government whistle-blowers, according to a report released Thursday on U.S. press freedoms under the Obama administration.
December 20, 2015 ATF tries to block Fast and Furious whistle-blower from publishing book The ATF agent who blew the whistle on Operation Fast and Furious has been denied permission to write a book on the botched anti-gun trafficking sting "because it would have a negative impact on morale," according to the very agency responsible for the scandal.
December 20, 2015 California looks to ban Confederate flag California is looking to bar the “Stars and Bars.”
December 20, 2015 Rift grows between Obama, media as press groups blast administration ‘spin’ While Congress is on recess and President Obama vacations in Martha's Vineyard, a coalition of free press groups is escalating an already-aggressive campaign against the Obama administration for allegedly freezing out the press and cracking down on reporters.
December 20, 2015 New website ReaganBook wants a friend request from conservatives ReaganBook is the brainchild of conservative activist Janet Porter, who said she decided to start a new social network after seeing several pro-life, pro-Israel and anti-gay marriage posts blocked by Facebook.
December 20, 2015 FEC chairman warns book publishers at risk of regulation at heated meeting The Republican chairman of the Federal Election Commission warned Wednesday that his agency colleagues could try to regulate book publishers, during a heated session over a forthcoming book by GOP Rep. Paul Ryan.
December 20, 2015 Supreme Court ruling could cost unions millions The Supreme Court ruling that struck down coercive union membership among Illinois home health workers could cost unions tens of millions of dollars, according to labor observers.
December 20, 2015 Supreme Court: Whistleblowers' testimony is protected The First Amendment protects public employees from job retaliation when they are called to testify in court about official corruption, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday.