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FBI search raises concerns about intimidation of free press

Season 2026 Episode 14 | 4m 55s

The FBI searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of an investigation involving a government contractor accused of mishandling classified information. Hannah Natanson has been reporting on President Trump’s overhaul of the federal government. Press freedom advocates sharply criticized the search, saying it's a dangerous escalation. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gabe Rottman.

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