BrieAnna J. Frank

First Amendment Reporter

USA TODAY

BrieAnna J. Frank is USA TODAY’s First Amendment reporting fellow who covers issues related to the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. She previously worked on the outlet’s Fact-Check Team and started her career as a breaking news reporter at The Arizona Republic. She graduated from Arizona State University with degrees in journalism and political science and is based in central Virginia.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls on reporters for questions during a news conference at the Pentagon.

Does the Pentagon’s Media Policy Violate the First Amendment?

Breaking down the Pentagon's new media policy.
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Free speech is facing threats in the US and beyond. Here are the pressure points

Five First Amendment reporters explore the state of free speech.
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Charlie Kirk’s death renews focus on the balance between free speech and safety

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