The power of independent journalism: From her Brooklyn apartment, she 'scooped' the nation's media

Independent journalists live outside the mainstream and their numbers are growing. They have just had a big moment: a woman working from her kitchen in Brooklyn broke a big story about the Trump administration's since-rescinded order to freeze spending on federal loans and grants. The Washington Post, The New York Times and other outlets have had to follow the work of Marisa Kabas, who says the story has transformed her business and focused her goals as a journalist. The growing cadre of independent journalists offer a multitude of choices for consumers, but some experts offer caution: it's a tough world to break into and people often don't know who to trust.