Journalists confront new reality in reporting after FBI raid
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The FBI conducted a search of a Washington Post reporter’s home, raising concerns about press freedom and information gathering.
- Journalists from various news organizations responded quickly by securing their electronic devices and reassuring confidential sources.
- Newsroom leaders were consulted to address the implications of the federal government's action on journalistic practices and source protection.
- The incident has sparked widespread unease among reporters about potential government overreach into media operations.
