David Seymour Sworn In As New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister

David Seymour has been sworn in as New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister, emphasizing his commitment to human freedom, the rule of law, and protecting individual rights without harming vulnerable communities. Meanwhile, concerns about media freedom and political repression are rising globally. In the United States, experts warn that the Trump administration's crackdowns on free speech and use of fear and intimidation threaten democracy and press freedom, with journalists urged to remain vigilant. Similarly, in Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's launch of the Zimbabwe Media Policy has been criticized for weaponizing patriotism to silence critical media and equating dissent with disloyalty, with threats of violent retribution for unpatriotic coverage. Critics argue that reporting on Zimbabwe’s socio-economic struggles and corruption is a patriotic act of holding power accountable rather than treason. These developments reflect ongoing tensions between governments and media over freedom of expression and the role of journalism in democratic societies.