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FBI searches reporter's home, raising concerns about intimidation of free press

FBI searches reporter's home, raising concerns about intimidation of free press

Summary

The FBI conducted a search at the home of a Washington Post reporter named Hannah Natanson. This search was linked to an investigation about a government contractor allegedly mishandling classified information.

Key Facts

  • The FBI searched the home of Hannah Natanson, a reporter from the Washington Post.
  • The search is part of an investigation related to a government contractor.
  • The contractor is accused of improperly handling classified information.
  • Hannah Natanson has been writing about President Donald Trump’s changes to the federal government.
  • The search has raised concerns about press freedom among advocates.
  • Geoff Bennett and Gabe Rottman discussed the incident further.

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