NEW: The Secret Service dismantled a clandestine telecom network near the U.N. General Assembly that officials say could have crippled NYC’s cell service and jammed 911 as more than 150 world leaders gather. apnews.com/article/unga...

When you remove the journalists who report the news, you don’t need to shut down a newsroom to silence it. What’s happening at Voice of America is a direct threat to independent journalism in the U.S. Full @pressclubdc.bsky.social statement:

Grateful beyond words for my incredible @apnews.com colleagues who came out to celebrate my inauguration as the 118th president of the National Press Club. Your support means the world and I’m honored to stand alongside such dedicated journalists. Here’s to the work ahead!

AP’s Mike Balsamo takes the oath of office as the 118th president of the National Press Club with one hand on the journalists’ ‘bible’ - the Associated Press Stylebook.

"The National Press Club is deeply concerned by the Defense Department's decision to remove certain media organizations from their dedicated spaces in the Pentagon.” - NPC President Mike Balsamo www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

Honored beyond words to be elected the 118th president of the National Press Club. This is the honor of a lifetime and a moment of immense responsibility. Now more than ever, we must defend press freedom, support journalists and ensure a vibrant future for our industry.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Several federal prisons are being closed, including a women’s facility in California where AP exposed rampant sex abuse. (w/ @mikebalsamo.bsky.social) apnews.com/article/fede...