FBI Raids Washington Post Journalist's Home, Seizes Devices: Press Freedom Under Scrutiny

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News18•15-01-2026, 14:50
FBI Raids Washington Post Journalist's Home, Seizes Devices: Press Freedom Under Scrutiny
- •The FBI raided the Virginia home of Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson, seizing her mobile phone, office and personal laptops, and a smart watch.
- •The raid is linked to an alleged leak of classified Pentagon information, with a contractor, Aurelio Perez Lugones, already arrested.
- •Attorney General Pamela Bondi publicly celebrated the raid on social media, stating pride in the 'effort' to prevent national security leaks.
- •Natanson was reporting on federal employee layoffs and government structural changes during the Trump administration, though she was told she wasn't the primary target.
- •Press freedom organizations, including the Knight First Amendment Institute, have raised concerns, warning such actions can intimidate journalists and harm democracy.
Why It Matters: FBI's raid on a journalist's home sparks major concerns over press freedom and government transparency.
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