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The United States has fallen to 64th place in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, its lowest-ever position, as RSF warns of a 'press freedom crisis.' The report cites Trump administration policies and media consolidation as key factors, with the FCC under Chairman Brendan Carr stepping up pressure on journalists.
Over 20 major global news organizations, including BBC, CNN, Reuters and AP, have signed an open letter urging Israel to lift its ban on foreign journalists entering Gaza independently. The editors-in-chief argue that press freedom is essential and that the ceasefire makes independent reporting possible. Israel has not yet responded, while more than 200 journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 2023.
Global press freedom has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years, with more than half of countries ranked 'difficult' or 'very serious,' according to Reporters Without Borders. The report highlights the criminalization of journalism, with the U.S. dropping seven places under Donald Trump and over 220 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023.