Morning Wire Journalists Targeted & Navalny Funeral | Afternoon Update | 3.1.24
Mar 1, 2024
A former CBS reporter faces contempt charges for safeguarding sources in a controversial investigation. Public sentiment rallies around Alexei Navalny during his funeral, suspected of being manipulated by the Kremlin. Legal tensions rise in Texas as a federal judge blocks a contentious immigration law. A lawsuit against Planned Parenthood ignites debate over minors and abortion access. Meanwhile, political dynamics shift with the No Labels group's presidential aspirations and Oprah Winfrey resigns from Weight Watchers amid changing strategies.
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Journalist Held in Contempt
- Catherine Herridge, a former CBS reporter, was held in contempt of court for not revealing her sources.
- Her reports focused on a Chinese scientist working at a US university under FBI investigation.
Navalny's Funeral
- Thousands in Moscow defied the Kremlin to mourn Alexei Navalny, a Putin critic who died in prison.
- Many blame Putin for Navalny's death, chanting Navalny's name during the funeral procession.
Reporter Arrested for January 6th Reporting
- Blaze News reporter Steve Baker was arrested for his actions while reporting on January 6th.
- Baker claims this is retribution for his investigative journalism, highlighting the increasing involvement of the FBI in misdemeanor offenses.