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Catherine Herridge Testifies on Seized Files and Press Freedom at Capitol Hill

Former CBS News reporter Catherine Herridge discussed the seizure of her files and the implications for press freedom during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.

  • Catherine Herridge testified that CBS News seized her reporting files, including confidential source information, after her dismissal.
  • The incident sparked concerns about press freedom and the protection of journalistic sources.
  • Herridge supported the PRESS Act, which aims to shield journalists from government overreach.
  • SAG-AFTRA played a crucial role in the return of Herridge's files, emphasizing the importance of union support.
  • The House Judiciary Committee is examining the federal government's infringement on press freedom, with Herridge and other journalists testifying.
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