US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow

US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow CNN

Early report Major update Updated Mar 18, 2026, 1:11 PM UTC

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CNN: US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow.

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