Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 22hAt this point Israeli government-backed mobs assaulting journalists in the West Bank is a routine occurrence. It belies any claim that the U.S. promotes democracy by financing the army that stands by and allows these attacks to occur. 34930 49
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 16/10/2026At this point Israeli government-backed mobs assaulting journalists in the West Bank is a routine occurrence. It belies any claim that the U.S. promotes democracy by financing the army that stands by and allows these attacks to occur.washingtonpost.comIsraeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West BankThe settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and beat Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist. Witnesses said Israeli soldiers did nothing to halt the violence. 54427 44
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 16/10/2026Now that Trump’s ban on @cnn.com, @ms.now, and @politico.com has backfired, his DOJ is trying to weaponize antitrust law to pressure major networks to cover his every move. This is yet another way the administration is trying to chill speech. Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain: 0298 29
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 15/10/2026We're happy to announce the winners of our Penlight Prize for paywall-free public records reporting! First: Austin Fast, @usatoday.com Second: @lajourno.bsky.social, @capitalandmain.bsky.social Third: @brittanyhailer.bsky.social, Ilica Mahajan, @michellebillman.bsky.social, @themarshallproject.org 13014 30
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 13/10/2026Follow our FOIA Feed account (@foiafeed.social.freedom.press.ap.brid.gy), an automated aggregator that cuts across over a dozen news outlets and highlights reporting that makes use of the Freedom of Information Act and other public records laws. 0114 11
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFlipboard @flipboard.com · 12/10/2026Press freedom is under attack. Follow @freedom.press on Flipboard for the latest from their U.S. Press Freedom Tracker blog, covering efforts to silence the media across the country. Read the latest → flipboard.com/@freedomofpr... #Journalism #PressFreedomflipboard.comU.S. Press Freedom Tracker Blogs | @FreedomofPressExplore Freedom of the Press Foundation's magazine "U.S. Press Freedom Tracker Blogs", followed by 2 people on Flipboard. See more stories about Donald Trump, Don Lemon, Media. 096 9
Ahmed Zidan @zidan.bsky.social · 12/10/2026The first show was “called ‘The Fight for the Epstein Files.’ Among its matches: Redacted vs. Redacted—two grapplers outfitted in black Lycra. Another was a ‘Last Island Standing’ battle royale between the files’ big names…we had, like, five Trumps…Two of them started making out. He loves himself.‘“newyorker.comHow to Fight Your Landlord, the HeelIn Williamsburg, wrestlers dressed like Zohran Mamdani and a cockroach take turns in the ring. Their opponent? The big, bad Slumlord. 000 0
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 11/10/2026We thought Trump hates the “fake news.” Why’s he starting frivolous investigations to get them to come back? Strange way of telling them how much he misses them.nytimes.comJustice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage (Gift Article)Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was looking into whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump. 54425 44
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 09/10/2026Yes, it does, IDF. You denied killing U.S. reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022 until evidence forced an admission. Then you murdered hundreds of journalists in Gaza and denied it all over again. Want credibility? Let international press into the Strip. 1124587 245
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 09/10/2026DHS paid Miami-Dade County nearly $15 million for just seven immigrant arrests. Yes, over $2 million per arrest. But when it comes to accountability, DHS can’t even afford basic transparency and instead is sabotaging FOIA offices. Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain: 49856 98
Ahmed Zidan @zidan.bsky.social · 09/10/2026In a hearing Wednesday in @freedom.press and @theintercept.com's case against Trump for selling early access to his Truth Social posts, DOJ absurdly compared the scheme to FDR’s fireside chats. The judge shot back: “Well, President Roosevelt didn’t charge money for his fireside chats, did he?”courthousenews.comDOJ defends Trump charging $100K for early access to Truth Social postsA Justice Department attorney argued Wednesday that the plan was a “completely private commercial decision,” not one made by the president personally. 020 2
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 08/10/2026@azmatzahra.bsky.social spent 10+ years investigating U.S. airstrikes, where civilians got labeled targets on flimsy intel. She sees that doctrine in Gaza, now aimed at reporters. In these obituaries, Gaza journalist Aseel Mousa spotlights the lives of five Palestinian reporters that label erased.cjr.orgRemembranceIsrael has killed scores of Palestinian journalists with impunity and waged propaganda campaigns to discredit their work, but a full accounting tells a different story. 01511 15
Ahmed Zidan @zidan.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Yet another absolutely horrendous attack on the press by settlers in Palestine, enabled by the army. Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank: Jaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their riflestheguardian.comIsraeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West BankJaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their rifles 020 2
Ahmed Zidan @zidan.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Extremely important advice from my colleague @mshelton.bsky.social and our digital security training team. - Shut down your phone in sensitive moments. - Keep your devices up to date. - Use a stronger password. - Try Lockdown Mode. Learn more below and subscribe to our weekly digisec newsletter:freedom.pressPolice forensic tools may bypass key phone security featureUp-to-date iPhones can lock out some forensic devices by rebooting. One major forensics company claims to have a workaround 021 2
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 06/10/2026With the Paramount merger complete, the Ellisons will get "unprecedented control over what the next generation watches and reads" and the chance to bolster their "lucrative interests in war and surveillance tech," FPF's @seth-stern.bsky.social writes in @theintercept.com:theintercept.comThe Ellisons Could Make a Killing in Big Surveillance With the Paramount MergerWith the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger set to proceed, the Ellisons can stoke Americans’ fears — and sell the government its solution. 22823 28
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 05/10/2026The Trump admin used secret subpoenas to snoop on journalists’ phone records. But a new bill could make sure this never happens again. It requires a judge’s approval for phone records and bars government subpoenas to tech companies to spy on Americans. Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain:youtube.comSurveillance abuse bill aims to curb government snooping on journalistsYouTube video by Freedom of the Press Foundation 03310 33
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 05/10/2026🔴 LIVE NOW: Can the judiciary oversee Paramount's editorial board? Hear from journalists who saw how these boards work (or don't), with @marielgarza.bsky.social, @bgrueskin.bsky.social, @sulliview.bsky.social, and @dicktofel.bsky.social. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrTP... 1115 11
Ahmed Zidan @zidan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The Egyptian authorities have detained an entire newsroom, accusing them of “spreading misinformation.” The irony is that outlet is a reputable fact-checking news site, which is actually countering misinformation. Dictators are so thin-skinned.reuters.comEgyptian police arrest all six journalists of investigative outletEgyptian police arrested six journalists from a fact-checking and investigative media outlet, accusing them of spreading misinformation on behalf of the banned Muslim Brotherhood, which the publicat... 000 0
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 29/09/2026Huge win for government transparency and accountability! CA Senate Bill 423 was signed into law today, requiring release of 911 calls from ICE detention centers. This critical info will cast light on how ICE is treating people it holds. Congrats to coalition of advocates who made this possible.calmatters.orgData from 911 calls at ICE detention centers must be disclosed under new California lawGov. Newsom signed a law compelling disclosure of emergency calls from ICE detention centers. It followed CalMatters' reporting about alleged rapes at one site. 113370 133
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 30/09/2026The recent release of Meta’s Muse AI agent needs far-reaching access to your data to conduct tasks on your behalf. We keep seeing stories of how that has backfired on users. Read our newsletter to learn more, and subscribe!freedom.pressMeta’s Muse AI surprises users — but not in a good wayAfter granting permission to access a considerable amount of your personal data, agents may behave in unexpected ways. We are not a-Muse’d 74325 43
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanAdam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Critical read by @seth-stern.bsky.social in @theintercept.com. Ellisons know a scary amount about you via Oracle. (Ever wonder, "what's their actual product"? It's YOU / your data!) By taking over mass media, they can give America false fears, causing us to give up even more of our data & privacy.theintercept.comThe Ellisons Could Make a Killing in Big Surveillance With the Paramount MergerWith the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger set to proceed, the Ellisons can stoke Americans’ fears — and sell the government its solution. 01916 19
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 28/09/2026The First Amendment protects speech regardless of viewpoint, especially if it is adversarial to the government. Watch @adamrose.bsky.social explain why Trump banning @cnn.com, @ms.now, and @politico.com from the White House is incompatible with the Constitution. 44023 40
Ahmed Zidan @zidan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The masks are off. The era when big corporations, especially Big Tech, felt obligated to check the social-responsibility boxes is over.wired.comMeta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group Faces Mass Resignation of Expert AdvisersMeta and other tech giants are pushing through structural changes at the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism that outside researchers allege will weaken oversight of an already embattled consor... 021 2
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFight for the Future @fightforthefuture.org · 25/09/2026VPNs make it safer to use the Internet. Governments are trying to ban them. With the continued global rise of social media bans and “age verification” bills, threats against VPNs have only escalated. Read the letter & take action @ DefendVPNS.com for our 2nd annual Defend VPNs Day of Action! 39789 97
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 25/09/2026Dozens of former federal prosecutors filed a brief in support of our lawsuit to stop Trump's corrupt scheme to charge for expedited access to headlines he generates when he announces everything from military strikes to media bans on Truth Social.fortune.com‘It’s so corrosive to democracy': Over 50 federal prosecutors speak out against Trump's $100,000 a month 'insider trading' scheme | Fortune"We're in an environment where we all want to be looking to the founders, right?" 55922 59
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 25/09/2026Denying three media outlets access to the White House, despite a judge’s order, and then praising Chinese state media for being “friendly”? Xi couldn’t have asked for a better gift. China is one of the world’s worst jailers of journalists, with 100+ behind bars, per RSF.cnn.comCNN, MS NOW White House reporters denied access to Xi’s state dinner arrival | CNN PoliticsCNN, MS NOW and Politico have been allowed back into the White House after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily reinstate press badges for the news outlets. 37543 75
Ahmed Zidan @zidan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"With NSPM-7, Trump and Miller have made clear they plan to exploit the broad counterterrorism authorities of the executive branch to unleash this machinery of repression upon their domestic political opponents" @chipgibbons.bsky.social writes. "Unless Congress acts now, they will get away with it"rightsanddissent.org 020 2
Ahmed Zidan @zidan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026From fine cuisine as "a soft power" and "oasis-to-table" concept, Saudi is trying to foodwash its reputation. Good read in the @newyorker.com.newyorker.comSaudi Arabia’s Pursuit of Michelin StardomSaudi Arabia, seeking to rebrand as a culinary juggernaut, has bankrolled new restaurants and conscripted big-name chefs. Will it succeed? 011 1
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 23/09/2026As Trump uses "national security" as an excuse to ban news outlets, remember that challenging the government’s classification claims can be an act of patriotism. @danielellsberg.bsky.social, our co-founder, proved that when he leaked the Pentagon Papers in 1971.freedom.pressThe Pentagon PapersHow a leak revealed that lies were the foundation of U.S. policy on Vietnam 45829 58
Ahmed Zidan @zidan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The White House briefs outlets on background then complains the press used an anonymous senior admin official for the same very story… Oh well! @scottnover.bsky.social has the story.washingtonpost.comThe White House banned Politico, citing anonymous sources. It provided the quotes.In a letter defending its ban of Politico, the White House critiqued a report based on a press call it conducted, where reporters were told not to name the speaker. 010 1
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanLauren Harper @laurenleharper.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Put another way, the guy who stored classified documents in a country club bathroom thinks reporting stories like that is a "significant violation of decorum."politico.comTrump cites national security, midterms coverage to defend press ban 0218 21
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 22/09/2026President Donald Trump is banning @cnn.com, @msnownews.bsky.social, and @politico.com from the White House. But can a U.S. president do this? Watch FPF’s @adamrose.bsky.social break down what to expect next as the administration increases its attacks on the free press. 83215 32
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 21/09/2026A Paramount-appointed editorial independence board for CNN and CBS is worthless. The fish rots from the head, and this fish is headed by a compromised oligarch with a history of throwing journalists under the bus to advance his business interests. Our statement: freedom.press/issues/fpf-s... 16229 62
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 21/09/2026CJR covers the ordeal of exiled journalist Luis Galeano, detained by ICE in Florida last week. Galeano—who was stripped of his Nicaraguan citizenship by the Ortega regime in 2023 over his reporting—has an asylum case pending in the U.S. 'We are in danger if they deport us,' his wife said.freepress.netPress-Freedom Coalition Calls for the Immediate Release of ICE-Detained Journalist Luis GaleanoLuis Galeano is the latest in a long line of journalists who came to the United States to report on issues of the day and instead face deportation. 13119 31
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 16/09/2026Journalist @pablo.show’s reporting triggered a DOJ investigation into a massive NBA scandal. But despite using reporters’ leads, the Trump admin continues to crack down on journalist-source confidentiality. That’s why it’s time to pass the PRESS Act. Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain: 7264103 264
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 21/09/2026Turns out when you keep firing at the press, you shouldn't be surprised when the whole thing backfires 'just a little bit.' Sideline the messengers and you don't silence them. You silence yourself. 46016 60
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanAdam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The state attorneys general consent decree with Paramount to secure a merger with Warner Bros includes requirement for a "News Editorial Independence Board" for CBS News and CNN. Here are the exact terms for the board, which will be appointed by... ::checks notes:: ... David Ellison. 26333 63
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 16/09/2026It seems naive to call on this administration in particular to stand up for a Palestinian-American journalist detained by Israel. But they should. It’s their job, and we can’t normalize inaction, no matter who is in office.dropsitenews.comPalestinian-American Journalist Naqaa Hamed Detained by Israeli Forces After Settlers Targeted HerThe freelance journalist and Drop Site contributor was arrested by Israeli authorities as she returned from covering Israeli settler attacks in Masafer Yatta. 16121 61
Ahmed Zidan @zidan.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Powerful statement from @freedom.press’ @seth-stern.bsky.social: “It’s difficult to imagine a more blatant violation of the First Amendment than Trump banning news outlets from the People’s House for criticizing the government. It’s also hard to imagine a dumber move.” freedom.press/issues/fpf-c... 012 2
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanU.S. Press Freedom Tracker @pressfreedomtracker.us · 31/08/2026President Trump has attacked the press on social media nearly every day for over a decade. Explore the Tracker dataset that catalogs every time Trump uses Truth Social to abuse the news media and journalists. That and more in this month’s newsletter from managing editor @kamccudden.bsky.social:pressfreedomtracker.usWhat 3,725 (and counting) of Trump’s anti-press posts look likeWhat 3,725 (and counting) of Trump’s anti-press posts look like 53821 38
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 01/09/2026Trump is using his official statements on Truth Social as profiteering opportunities, charging seven figures per year for premium access It’s a corrupt assault on the Constitution that harms members of the press and public who don’t line the president’s pockets. That’s why we’re suing to stop it.freedom.pressFPF seeks order to stop Trump from monetizing official statementsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:New York, Sept. 1, 2026 — The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) moved in federal court yesterday to preliminarily enjoin President Donald Trump from providing e... 610843 108
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 28/08/2026DHS just released a privacy assessment for its new surveillance tool, 'Helix.' But it is one of the few privacy assessments made this year. In fact, DHS failed to make similar assessments public for a range of ICE surveillance tools. @laurenleharper.bsky.social explains: 14426 44
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanChristiaan Triebert @trbrtc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026High-resolution satellite imagery from Vantor shows the aftermath of the devastating floods along the Nepal-China border. This is the Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post (location: 28.280, 85.377). 25924 59
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 26/08/2026Lobbying for press freedom legislation in a post-Trump world will require a "relentless, multipronged effort from the very beginning of the congressional session," FPF's @trevortimm.bsky.social writes for @knightcolumbia.org. That includes passing the PRESS Act. Read more:knightcolumbia.orgHow Do We Aggressively Lobby for Press Freedom Legislation in a Post-Trump World? 03112 31
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 26/08/2026Are you a journalist who uses FOIA or other public records laws in your reporting? Then you could win $25,000 through our new journalism award, the Penlight Prize. But the deadline is approaching fast! Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social to learn more, and apply today! 15739 57
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanSeth Stern @seth-stern.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Larry Ellison said he wants to surveil everyone, Jewish, Palestinian or neither, to keep us on our best behavior. It's not antisemitic to talk about how his gov subsidized surveillance, war and "scary technology" businesses may impact his family's media outlets www.ms.now/opinion/davi... 110236 102
Reposted by Ahmed ZidanFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 24/08/2026🚨 LAST FULL WEEK TO APPLY! Are you a journalist who uses FOIA or other public records laws in your reporting? You could win $25,000 with our new journalism award, the Penlight Prize. Read more and apply by Sept. 1:penlightprize.orgThe Penlight Prize ∙ Freedom of the Press FoundationThe Penlight Prize honors exemplary paywall-free public records reporting, from Freedom of the Press Foundation 085 8