We just received a new letter from House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Smith, which lists out the names of our reporters and editors, and then threatens to individually subpoena and depose each of them in Washington. The journalists being targeted include Rania Khalek, Zoe Alexandra, and Amanda Yee. Support us now at: breakthroughnews.org/congres… This is a blatant attempt to shut down BreakThrough News for editorial judgments and viewpoints the administration doesn’t like. Now they’re taking things to another level. In July, the House Committee issued subpoenas for our communications and financial records, smeared us in the press, and threatened our nonprofit status in an effort to intimidate and bankrupt us. Because we’ve held strong in defense of our First Amendment rights, they are now going after our journalists. BT is an independent news organization, which takes no editorial direction from any outside force. All major donations have come from US organizations, using US financial institutions, and complying with all US laws. We’re audited and file a complete tax return to the IRS every year, just like everyone else. We will not let Congress silence us — but we need your help to speak out against this attack on free speech and a free press. Sign our petition now, then donate to our outlet to help us protect our journalists.