Free speech
'Grave Concerns' of Efforts to 'Track' Anti-ICE Protesters Spread After Network Anomalies Found: Report
Suspicious mobile network activity was detected outside an ICE office in Washington, suggesting potential surveillance of participants at a July 4 protest.
Stephen Miller Condemns LA Protests Against ICE Raids, Suggests Big Beautiful Bill Will 'Fix This'
Stephen Miller lashed out at LA officials and residents protesting aggressive ICE raids across the city, pushing Trump's big, beautiful bill as a solution.
Marco Rubio's 'Free Speech' Policy Against 'Foreign Officials' Who Censor Americans Sparks Backlash: 'You Sent ICE to My Home for Exercising Free Speech'
The Trump administration's new "free speech" policy will target, in part, any visa holder who is critical of Israel.
Trump Official Called Out for 'Deeply Troubling' Stance on Harvard's Funding: 'A Blatant Attack on Academic Freedom'
Linda McMahon suggested university research and funding should align with Trump's political agenda, but critics warn the stance threatens academic freedom.
Man Fired for Singing a Cover of Kanye's 'Heil Hitler' Song Appeals to Elon Musk: 'From a Fellow Roman Saluter'
The man who lost his job after going viral for a ukulele cover of Ye's song, "Heil Hitler," reached out to Elon Musk, "from a fellow Roman saluter to another."
Trump Warns Bruce Springsteen to 'Keep His Mouth Shut' After Rocker Criticized His Administration on Stage: 'We'll See How It Goes For Him'
Trump lashed out at legendary star Bruce Springsteen Friday morning following the musician's blistering critique of Trump during the kickoff of his tour.
Left-Wing Influencer Detained and Questioned for Hours at Chicago Airport: 'They Tried to Get Something Out of Me'
A left-wing influencer was reportedly detained for several hours by federal agents at Chicago O'Hare Airport, raising concerns about civil liberties violations.
Red State Cities Troll Lawmakers by Adopting Official Rainbow Flags to Work Around Ban on Pride Flags
Boise and Salt Lake City moved to officially recognize diversity-themed flags, effectively sidestepping the state's recent ban on Pride flags.
Trump Wants Pollster 'Criminals' Investigated for Fraud After Multiple Polls Reveal Dwindling Approval
Trump called for news outlets to be investigated for "election fraud" on Monday after a series of polls showed his approval ratings plunging to historic lows.
Law Firms Called Out for 'Caving to Trump' by Viral Student Spreadsheet Lobby to Change Designations After Failing to Recruit New Talent: Report
A spreadsheet created by law school students tracking how legal firms respond to the Trump administration is reportedly influencing recruitment at top firms.
Federal Employees Could Face Criminal Charges for Talking to Journalists, Trump Official Warns
A Department of Labor memo warned that speaking to press or anyone outside of the agency about agency business could lead to criminal charges.
'60 Minutes' Producer Resigns Citing Editorial Pressure: 'I Would Not Be Allowed to Run the Show as I Have Always'
CBS News entered a new phase of internal upheaval on Tuesday following the resignation of "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens
Jasmine Crockett Draws Support After Republicans Bash 'Hot Wheels' Comment About Greg Abbott: 'Thought Comedy Was Legal Again?'
Outspoken Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) faces criticism from Republicans after referring to Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" in a recent public statement.
Trump Claims It's 'Illegal' for Media to 'Write Bad' About Him, Fueling Free Speech Concerns
Trump launched an attack on media while speaking at the DOJ, suggesting CNN and MSNBC are "arms of the Democrat Party" and their coverage of him is "illegal."
Marco Rubio Plans to Use AI to 'Revoke' Visas of Students Who Appear 'Pro-Hamas' on Social Media
Marco Rubio is spearheading a new initiative, dubbed "Catch and Revoke," aimed at canceling visas for foreign nationals who express support for Hamas online.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's DEI Purge Agenda, Says His Language in Executive Order Is Too Vague to Be Enforced
A federal Maryland judge temporarily blocked portions of Trump's orders targeting DEI, citing concerns over vague language and violations of free speech.
Musk Called Out After Complaining His Own Fact-Checker Is Contradicting His Zelensky Claims: 'You Can't Stand the Truth'
Elon Musk publicly criticized X's Community Notes system for contradicting claims that the Ukrainian President is widely unpopular and afraid to hold elections.
Trump Media Goes After Brazilian Judge Overseeing Investigation of Bolsonaro for Alleged Coup
President Donald Trump's media company has filed a lawsuit against a Brazilian Supreme Court judge, accusing him of violating U.S. free speech protections.
UK Student Jailed in Saudi Arabia for Tweets Supporting Women's Rights Released After Decades-Long Sentence Drastically Reduced
A woman sentenced to 34 years in prison for tweeting in support of women's rights has been released after four years following international outrage.
TikTok Labels 'Free Palestine' as 'Hate Speech' and 'Hateful Behavior,' Users Claim
TikTok is flagging posts containing the phrase "Free Palestine" as hate speech according to some users, who now question the app's commitment to free speech.
Ohio Governor Blocks Bill Allowing Doctors to Disagree with the Medical Opinions of State Officials
Gov. Mike DeWine blocked a bill seeking to protect medical professionals from disciplinary action for stating opinions that contradict state health officials.
Florida Sets Start Date for State-Wide Social Media Ban Despite Federal Free Speech Lawsuit
The start date for Florida's statewide social media ban for children under 16 is set for Jan. 1, 2025, despite a federal lawsuit challenging the ban for violating First Amendment rights.
Top Republican Drags Jeff Bezos Over 'Cowardice' for Killing Kamala Endorsement: 'You Are Afraid of Donald Trump'
Michael Steele dragged Jeff Bezos for his alleged "cowardice" and "reprehensible" decision to pull his newspaper's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Hustler Wins Free Speech Battle to Sell Lingerie in Utah
Hustler Hollywood won a two-year legal battle, allowing them to sell lingerie in a suburb outside Salt Lake City.
Alex Jones Supporters Urge Elon Musk to Buy Infowars And Sell it Back to Him
Fans of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones have taken to X (formerly Twitter), imploring Elon Musk to buy Infowars and return control of the website to Jones after Jones will be forced to auction off the platform.
Elon Musk Faces Off With Saudi Prince In Hostile Takeover Of Twitter
Elon Musk found himself in a word war with a large Twitter stockholder when Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud publicly stated on Thursday that he will be voting to turn down Musk's multibillion-dollar takeover bid.
ICANN Takes Control Of Internet DNS From U.S. Govt.: Cruz Injunction Rejected
Despite an injunction request, the United States government gave up control of the Internet to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.