Washington Post's Decision on Reporting Supreme Court Justice Alito's Upside-Down Flag Incident

The Washington Post acknowledged having a story about an upside-down American flag at U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home over three years ago but chose not to publish it. The incident occurred shortly after the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection. Alito's wife raised the flag in response to neighbors' insulting yard signs. The Post's decision to withhold the story raised questions about whether a public official's family should be held to the same standards. The Post's current executive editor acknowledged the decision but did not explicitly say it was wrong.

Freedom of the Press

Discussion on freedom of the press sparked by New York Times staff criticizing executive editor Joe Kahn's comments on ideological conformity and press independence.

Journalists Stealing from Air Force One

Journalists in the White House press corps have been habitually stealing items with the Air Force One insignia, leading to a crackdown by the White House Correspondents’ Association president. The reported looting reflects poorly on the press corps amid already low trust in the media.

Kim Mulkey Threatens to Sue The Washington Post

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is threatening to sue The Washington Post if it publishes a "false story" about her. She alleges that the reporter has been working for two years to put out a "hit piece."

CBS Seizes Files of Investigative Reporter Catherine Herridge

CBS seizes files and records of investigative reporter Catherine Herridge after firing her, raising concerns about the attack on free press principles and source confidentiality. Union and former CBS employees express shock and alarm at this unprecedented move.