WASHINGTON, May 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. government's efforts to protect journalists around the globe are falling short, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff said -- adding that the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi is among the most severe consequences.
The California Democrat joined Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Reps. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Jackie Speier, D-Calif., and Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., on Thursday in condemning Khashoggi's death. The lawmakers called for increased bipartisan support for journalists who are harassed, arrested and assaulted while reporting.