Trump's USA

The President's Health
Doctor: Trump's Health Report Omits Important Information

The report on Donald Trump's health released by the White House last week lacked important information about his cardiovascular health. This is stated by several doctors who read the report for the Wall Street Journal.

The doctors point out, among other things, that they were not told anything about the degree of atherosclerosis or the president's so-called ejection fraction - a measure of how much blood the heart pumps with each beat. The latter was a measure that was included in the health report Donald Trump released in 2018.

The War on the Media
Pentagon Porters Journalists from the Press Room

The press room in the US defense headquarters, the Pentagon, has been classified as a security-protected area, which means that journalists are no longer allowed to be there. This is stated by four sources for the Washington Post.

The security classification was changed sometime in recent weeks, further complicating the work of the press. The room previously served as a place where journalists could ask officials questions about current events.

A Pentagon spokesperson told the New York Times that the decision was due to the fact that speechwriters have moved into the room and that they often work with classified information.

Journalists covering the Pentagon have previously had limited access to large parts of the building. This was after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth introduced requirements for escorts in the corridors, according to the New York Times. Last fall, the department was also given the option to classify journalists as a security risk and revoke their press credentials.

The New York Times sued the Pentagon last year, citing that the measures violate the First Amendment to the US Constitution, which protects freedom of the press, among other things.