The press has long relied on confidential sources to inform the public about the issues of the day, particularly those that are "highly charged." Without the ability to grant confidentiality to sources, journalists would be stymied in their investigative efforts and in gaining access to information that the public would not otherwise be privy to. Yet in recent years, the press's newsgathering ability has come under attack by federal prosecutors seeking compelled disclosure of confidential sources, particularly in the grand jury setting. This Note thus begins with the premise that the privilege of journalists against compelled disclosure of confidential sources must be strengthened. Doing so will enable the press to adequately perform its intended function, one that is vital to the health of our democracy: keeping the public informed.