IJR News

WHCA Dinner Re-staged at Waldorf with Tight Security

Hundreds of veteran journalists and eight press-freedom groups are urging the White House Correspondents’ Association to publicly defend the press and confront President Trump at the rescheduled WHCA dinner, citing intensified government actions against reporters since the April event. The coalition points to subpoenas for New York Times reporters, threats to revoke broadcast licenses, and other measures by the Justice Department and FCC as evidence of an eroding First Amendment landscape, while noting the event will proceed with enhanced security and a smaller guest list as Trump attends at the Waldorf Astoria.

Donald Trump

Jul 27, 2026

DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas in NYT Air Force One Probe

The DOJ subpoenas NYT journalists over coverage of President Trump's Qatari-donated Air Force One have sparked a high-stakes clash over press freedom, with the Times arguing First Amendment protections while the government defends its leak investigations. Following court proceedings, several subpoenas have been withdrawn and the Times remains in court against the administration's use of subpoenas to compel testimony and access reporters' sources.

Donald Trump Arun Subramanian

Jul 26, 2026

Jewish

EEOC Drops Penn Subpoena in Antisemitism Probe

The EEOC abandoned enforcement of its subpoena for names and personal contact information of Penn's Jewish employees and students, ending that legal push while the broader antisemitism investigation continues, and Penn says no personal data was disclosed and it remains committed to combating discrimination.

Jul 26, 2026