They will hide behind Freedom of Speech. But I am asking about knowingly willful deceit with intent reported under the banner of Freedom of the Press.
The might be something along the lines of “knowing or should have known...” The 2nd prong would be easier to prove up. Careless, recklessness, etc. The press should be held to a higher standard to seek the truth, blah, blah. But once they misrepresent, or blatantly and clearly manipulate or obfuscate the truth/facts, they should be liable in some way, IMHO.