Overview

• 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.