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Treasury Department blocks certain journalists from covering G20 meeting
The New York Times said in a statement that denying American journalists access to an event in the U.S. is "not just another disturbing effort by the administration to undermine independent journalism, but a blatant attempt to evade public scrutiny."
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- Why it matters
- Journalists denied access cannot report on what happens at the meeting, limiting public information about Treasury Department decisions and international economic discussions.
- Most affected
- Journalists from outlets like The New York Times — Barred from covering Treasury Department G20 meeting events.
Public readers of those outlets — Reduced access to independent reporting on G20 proceedings and U.S. Treasury actions. - Likely next
- Whether the Treasury Department clarifies its access criteria or whether blocked outlets challenge the restriction.
Also reported by: Japan Today, WNCT