Search Results: keywords:"press freedoms"

  • S. RES. 565 — Condemning democratic backsliding in Hungary.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:305

    S. RES. 565 is a resolution in the U.S. Senate condemning the democratic decline in Hungary, highlighting its government's actions to consolidate power and restrict civil liberties and press freedoms. The resolution acknowledges Hungary's historical role in transatlantic...

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    The U.S. Senate is telling Hungary that it's not okay to make rules that give their leaders too much power and stop people from speaking freely. They want Hungary to work better with other friendly countries and not rely too much on Russia and China.

  • S. RES. 205 — Condemning recent attacks on the free press by President Donald J. Trump and reaffirming the United States commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:289

    The resolution, S. RES. 205, condemns President Donald J. Trump's actions and rhetoric aimed at restricting press freedoms and attacking the media. It emphasizes the importance of a free and independent press in maintaining democracy and holding the government accountable. The resolution...

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    The Senate wrote a message saying that everyone should be free to write news without being bullied, and they especially don't like how President Trump said mean things about reporters. They want to make sure that telling the truth in the news is safe and important all around the world.