Photo: #Protesters hold posters as they demonstrate outside the Washington bureau of the New York Times July 3, 2006 in Washington, DC. Protesters accused the Times of publishing information that harmed the nation's security.
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Protesters hold posters as they demonstrate outside the Washington bureau of the New York Times July 3, 2006 in Washington, DC. Protesters accused the Times of publishing information that harmed the nation's security. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Press freedom under fire

Broadcast: Midmorning, 07/12/2006, 9:06 a.m.

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A congressional panel says The New York Times should be investigated for disclosing details of a government financial surveillance program known as SWIFT. Media critic William Powers says it's about time for a full-throated examination of press freedom in the age of terrorism.

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  • William Powers: Media critic for the National Journal.

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