Barney Fife has the power and authority to stifle live streaming. That word of Ruby Ridge got out at all is amazing.
Communication networks are trivially easy to shut down, given the power of the feds. Network/broadcast news will always be allowed to operate - it is a first mission of occupying forces.
In some cases, he doesn't have a friggin clue on what is going on and how to shut it down.
HA! Killed the power! Wait, stuff is still running.
Don't overestimate Barney's technical competence.
Guys like us build their gear for them and struggle to teach them to use it.
Yes. I have T-shirts.
/johnny