FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter, seizes electronics.

United States news agencies and press freedom groups are concerned after federal agents raided the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson in connection with a classified material probe. The FBI seized her electronic devices but stated she and the Post were not targets. The raid raised questions about constitutional protections for journalism and press freedom, with advocates warning of chilling effects on reporting. The Trump administration accused a government contractor of leaking classified information to Natanson, sparking criticism from media organizations like Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists.

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