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US media groups urge Congress to remove foreign journalist 240-day stay limit. A coalition of US media groups has urged lawmakers to remove a 240-day limit on the stay of foreign journalists in the United States. The groups, including the National Press Club, the News Press Club, and the Radio Television Digital News Association, expressed concern that the current rule could force some foreign reporters to leave the country. They said that the limit disrupts coverage of important international stories and makes it difficult for foreign reporters to build relationships with sources. The groups are urging Congress to pass the Foreign Journalist Freedom to Report Act. The bill would eliminate the 240-day limit and allow foreign journalists to stay in the US for the duration of their visas. The groups argue that the current limit is arbitrary and bureaucratic, and that it hinders the ability of foreign journalists to report on important stories. They also point out that the limit can lead to a loss of diverse perspectives and voices in US media. The National Press Club said that it has been working with lawmakers to address the issue and is hopeful that Congress will take action soon. The 240-day limit is part of the US immigration law and applies to foreign journalists who are in the US on a visa. The limit has been in place for several years and has been criticized by media groups and journalists. The Foreign Journalist Freedom to Report Act has been introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It remains to be seen whether the bill will pass and become law. The media groups are urging lawmakers to take action to support a free and independent press. They argue that a free press is essential to a healthy democracy and that foreign journalists play an important role in reporting on international stories. The issue has sparked a debate about the role of foreign journalists in the US and the impact of the 240-day limit on their work. The media groups are hopeful that Congress will take action to address the issue and allow foreign journalists to continue reporting on important stories.

2026-08-19 ·hani.co.kr

With 500-plus structures damaged or lost, B.C.’s fire season is among the worst

• Over 500 structures damaged or destroyed in British Columbia's fire season
• 2023 saw 600 structures destroyed or damaged, primarily around Okanagan Lake
• One fatality reported, compared to six firefighter deaths in 2023

2026-08-19 ·winnipegfreepress.com