Freedom of the Press? 500 journalists sign letter calling for action amid attacks by Trump

Tonight, the White House Correspondents Dinner will take place after the original event was derailed by an armed gunman. A letter signed by hundreds of former and current journalists urges the correspondents association to hold President Trump accountable. Hofstra University Law Professor James Sample, New York Times Opinion Columnists David French and Host of "The Mona Charen Show" Mona Charen join Katy Tur to weigh in. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW:    / @msnow   » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/ #trump #WHCD #pressfreedom

"A FETISH": Trump doubles down on UNPOPULAR tariffs even as voters FUME over rising costs
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"A FETISH": Trump doubles down on UNPOPULAR tariffs even as voters FUME over rising costs

BREAKING: Trump ABRUPTLY changed planes after CREDIBLE Iranian threat, NYTimes reports
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BREAKING: Trump ABRUPTLY changed planes after CREDIBLE Iranian threat, NYTimes reports

Pete Buttigieg Returns to Fox News
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Pete Buttigieg Returns to Fox News

PBS News Hour live episode, July 24, 2026
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PBS News Hour live episode, July 24, 2026

As Americans worry how they'll afford gas and groceries, Trump is mocking their concerns
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As Americans worry how they'll afford gas and groceries, Trump is mocking their concerns

Does Trump know what he's doing? New tariffs likely to keep up costs for Americans
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Does Trump know what he's doing? New tariffs likely to keep up costs for Americans

Trump admin admits cutting billions in grants to blue states: Sources
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Trump admin admits cutting billions in grants to blue states: Sources

'HE'S GASLIGHTING US': Epstein survivor urges Congress to VOTE 'NO' on Trump AG pick Blanche
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'HE'S GASLIGHTING US': Epstein survivor urges Congress to VOTE 'NO' on Trump AG pick Blanche

MS NOW Highlights - July 23
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MS NOW Highlights - July 23

Why Does Time Stop at the SPEED OF LIGHT? Feynman's Mind-Blowing Truth
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Why Does Time Stop at the SPEED OF LIGHT? Feynman's Mind-Blowing Truth

'CHILLING': MS NOW instantly reacts to GOP criminally referring JACK SMITH to DOJ
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'CHILLING': MS NOW instantly reacts to GOP criminally referring JACK SMITH to DOJ

Why Sperm Whales Are The Most TERRIFYING Apex Predator On Earth
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Why Sperm Whales Are The Most TERRIFYING Apex Predator On Earth

"Walking MORAL HAZARD": All the EXPLOSIVE "Regime Change" reporting INSIDE Trump's W.H.
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"Walking MORAL HAZARD": All the EXPLOSIVE "Regime Change" reporting INSIDE Trump's W.H.

Trump’s Cabinet Is on TikTok, Conservatives Move Iran Goalposts & TDS Turns 30 | The Daily Show
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Trump’s Cabinet Is on TikTok, Conservatives Move Iran Goalposts & TDS Turns 30 | The Daily Show

‘Astonishing,’ ‘fishy,’ ‘rotten’: Reaction to Pentagon lowering Iran war death toll
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‘Astonishing,’ ‘fishy,’ ‘rotten’: Reaction to Pentagon lowering Iran war death toll

NYT: Trump meets with advisers, weighing further Iran escalation
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NYT: Trump meets with advisers, weighing further Iran escalation

Trump Has No Path in Iran
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Trump Has No Path in Iran

MS NOW Highlights - July 21
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MS NOW Highlights - July 21

Canada Faces Trump's Wrath as China Gets Spared; GOP Mocked for Olive Garden Analogy: A Closer Look
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Canada Faces Trump's Wrath as China Gets Spared; GOP Mocked for Olive Garden Analogy: A Closer Look

Trump PANICS After Judge ORDERS Him To TURN OVER ALL Financial Records!!
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Trump PANICS After Judge ORDERS Him To TURN OVER ALL Financial Records!!