AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoPress Freedom Under Fire (US): Trump’s DOJ subpoenas New York Times reporters over an Air Force One security story, with Acting AG Todd Blanche facing Senate grilling on whether the White House ordered the move and how it fits the First Amendment. Broadcast Ownership Shake-Up (US): FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the agency will vote Aug. 6 to repeal the 39% TV ownership cap, arguing it would strengthen local news—while critics warn it could hand public airwaves to big players. AI Meets Media Law (Germany/EU): Germany’s regulator says Google AI Overviews and Perplexity are subject to national media rules; the EU also issues infringement “yellow cards” over gag lawsuits (SLAPPs). Local Journalism & Community Media: Dartmouth Community Television wins a national award for PEG access excellence. Journalism Safety & Accountability (Mexico/Wales/Bangladesh): IFJ condemns the murders of two Mexican journalists; Wales’ NUJ accuses Reform Wales of mocking/intimidating a reporter; Bangladesh’s ICT probe into journalists Farzana Rupa and Mozammel Babu draws international press-freedom calls. Media Industry Deals: Lionsgate explores a sale with takeover interest from Bollore and Banijay.
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