Category Archives: Media

Can US Intelligence officials legally disclose classified information to members of the press?

Posted on January 16, 2019 by L

“Let me tell you, you take on the intelligence community, they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you. So even for a practical, supposedly hard-nosed businessman, Trump is being really dumb to do this.” Senate Minority Leader Charles … Continue reading →

Posted in Fake News, FBI, Freedom of Information Act, James R. Clapper, Journalism, Media, ODNI, Spooks & Media, Trump, Trump Dossier | Tagged Alexsej Gubarev, Charles Schumer, Executive Order 13526, FBI, Freedom of Information Act, James R. Clapper, John Sipher, Journalism, Judy Woodruff, Michael Cohen, ODNI, Orbis report, PBS NewsHour, Professor Paul Gregory, Putin, Sean Spicer, Spooks & Media, Susan Hennessey, Trump Dossier, US President-Elect Donald Trump | Leave a comment

Slovak Journalist Jan Kuciak Murdered For His Work

Posted on March 1, 2018 by L

“It’s unacceptable today in the European Union that a journalist can be killed in the course of his work.” European Parliament President Tajani “The protection of freedom of speech and the safety of journalists is our common priority and that … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Media | Tagged Daphne Caruana Galizia, Jan Kuciak, Journalism, Media, Robert Fico | Leave a comment

Spooks & The Media — How The Spooks Take Over The News

Posted on February 7, 2018 by L

“Standard journalistic contributors—reporters, anchors, editors, producers—pursue the news wherever it goes without fear or favor, as the famous motto puts it. But almost to a one, the TV spooks still identify with their former employers at the CIA, FBI, DEA, … Continue reading →

Posted in John Brennan, Media | Tagged CIA Director John Brennan, DNI James Clapper, Media, NBC | Leave a comment

One Year Ago — “Trump Dossier”: Can Intelligence officials ‘legally’ disclose classified information to members of the press?

Posted on January 15, 2018 by L

“I think it was disgraceful that the intelligence agencies allowed any information that turned out to be so false and fake out. I think it’s a disgrace.” US President-Elect Donald Trump “Let me tell you, you take on the intelligence … Continue reading →

One Year Ago — German Bill will allow BND to Spy on Foreign Journalists

Posted on August 15, 2017 by L

“The increasing surveillance capabilities on journalists is a clear threat to media freedom. This draft law runs counter to the very core of fundamental freedoms such as media freedom and freedom of expression.” Dunja Mijatovic — OSCE Representative on Freedom … Continue reading →

Posted in BND, Dunja Mijatovic, Journalism, Media, OSCE | Tagged BND, Journalists, OSCE | Leave a comment

“Trump Dossier”: Can Intelligence officials ‘legally’ disclose classified information to members of the press?

Posted on January 15, 2017 by L