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Jun 30, 2025 Tom Homan encouraged the Justice Department to investigate CNN over reporting on the ICEBlock app Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The call suggested state retaliation against a news outlet for reporting on a public-facing tool tied to immigration enforcement.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
USA Today · MSNBC · Axios · New York Post · ProPublica
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Border Czar Encourages DOJ to Investigate CNN — On June 30, 2025, Border Czar Tom Homan encouraged the DOJ to investigate CNN over its reporting on the ICEBlock app, which alerts users to nearby ICE agents.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 24 – 2025-06-28–2025-07-04
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Jun 29, 2025 President Trump suggested reporters could be forced to reveal sources about Iran intelligence reporting Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The threat targeted source protection, a core safeguard for investigative reporting and public accountability.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Suggests Forcing Reporters to Reveal Sources — In a Fox interview on June 29, 2025, President Trump suggested that his administration might force reporters to reveal anonymous sources related to an early intelligence assessment on Iran, citing national security
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 24 – 2025-06-28–2025-07-04
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