[blueplum]

I found the below guide to be very helpful:

Congressional Research Svc: Freedom of Speech and Press:
Exceptions to the First Amendment
(Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress, published 2014)

https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/95-815.pdf

[abb]

The Drive-bys have long wanted a reporter’s privilege ruling. But once you cross that line, there will exist a government license to publish.