Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue
reuters.com • 4/6/2026 – 4/7/2026
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StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
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- 2026-04-06Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue (current)
- 2026-04-07
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Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 5 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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