Passage Summary: Reporters are still quoting people who lie, but they aren't pointing out the lies as much as they used to. We need to find reasons why they might be staying quiet.

Reasoning: Journalists continue to report false or unsupported claims from newsmakers, but they are increasingly less likely to call out those claims as false within the article.

Analysis: Since this is an 'EXCEPT' question, four answers will provide plausible reasons for this trend—such as fear of lawsuits, a desire to appear neutral, or a lack of resources for fact-checking. The correct answer will be the one that either has no effect on the trend or actually suggests that journalists should be *more* likely to challenge false claims. In a professional setting, journalists often balance the duty of truth with the practical risks of litigation or accusations of bias.