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PoliticsTrump lawyer admits media ban was over critical coverage, court hearsLawyer for CNN, MS Now and Politico says Trump admitted he banned networks from White House over their coverage Donald Trump continues to be the strongest witness for the media companies arguing that they were unfairly barred from the White House at his direction, a lawyer representing CNN, MS Now…
The Guardian
CelebrityPennsylvania gay bar faces backlash over blackface drag performance billed as Tim Curry tribute“This is actual disgusting, racist behavior being given a stage to perform and no one thinking twice about it," a fellow drag artist wrote on Instagram.
NY Post
PoliticsCNN, MSNBC, Politico return to court over Trump White House reporter banLawyers for CNN, MS NOW and Politico will be back in court as the legal battle continues over President Trump's decision to ban their reporters from the White House.
CBS News
PoliticsEU, Canada, Lithuania drop sponsorship of disinformation conference after Trump administration pressureLithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website The Trump administration pressured multiple countries to withdraw their sponsorship of a leading European conference on disinformation, with Canada, Lithuania and the EU’s diplomatic…
The Guardian
PoliticsHouse Democrat Marcy Kaptur attacked left and right over transgender sports flip-flopMarcy Kaptur faces attacks from both Republicans and progressives over her campaign ads opposing transgender youth in girls sports and schools.
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PoliticsSupreme Court rejects appeal from Pennsylvania judge suspended for political Facebook postsThe Supreme Court declined to hear Mark Cohen's First Amendment appeal after the Pennsylvania judge was suspended over dozens of political Facebook posts.
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PoliticsBook bans hit all-time high, led by Texas and Florida, fueled by AIBook bans reached an all-time high this year as political pressure and AI fuel a spike in titles taken off the shelves. Almost 12,000 books were banned between 2025 and 2026, a 5,000-book jump from the previous year, according to a Monday report by PEN America, a free-speech organization. The vast…
The Hill
PoliticsLA mayoral favorite Nithya Raman calls police chief 'fascist liar' at rallyAn upload of Nithya Raman being interviewed at her rally by woke influencer Ed Choi was taken down by Tuesday morning after she was blasted by her opponent.
Daily Mail
PoliticsJudge refuses to dismiss lawsuit from fired 'Stars and Stripes' watchdog against HegsethA federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit from former 'Stars and Stripes' watchdog Jacqueline Smith and raised major First Amendment concerns.
Radar Online
PoliticsMacron calls American free speech 'opposite of free speech' as riots grip FranceFrench President Emmanuel Macron called American free speech "the opposite of free speech" as student protests and school fires sweep across France.
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PoliticsPoland's US Embassy condemns Tucker Carlson as Hitler 'apologist' over WWII remarksWarsaw's mission rebuked Carlson after the conservative commentator questioned the U.K.'s decision to fight Nazi Germany.
Newsweek
PoliticsFemale athletes speak out on biological males in girls' sports ahead of Washington state voteFrances Staudt and four female athletes rallied in Vancouver, Wash., sharing harrowing stories of biological males in girls' sports and locker rooms.
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PoliticsFlock camera fight goes national as Democrats intensify scrutinyA once-niche fight over automated license plate readers and surveillance cameras powered by artificial intelligence has emerged as a flash point in the debate over developing technology, garnering the attention of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Privacy concerns surrounding automated license…
Washington Examiner
PoliticsTrump calls for media outlets to be arrested over rally coverage"The Times knows this, and so does everyone else. I never have empty seats — Never have, and never will," the president writes The post Trump Calls for Media Outlets to Be Arrested Over Rally Coverage: ‘Dishonesty and Disservice’ appeared first on TheWrap .
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PoliticsDOJ reveals how Biden admin allegedly silenced parents speaking out about school issuesDOJ Reveals How Biden Admin Allegedly Silenced Parents From Speaking Out About Atrocities Happening In Schools
The Daily Caller
PoliticsWhite House blocks Politico from Air Force One for Trump's Nebraska tripThe move is the latest round in the fight over presidential access after Mr. Trump declared a ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW.
The New York Times
HeadlinesVideographer says woman told her to 'go back to Mexico' during sister's proposal shootWarning: This article contains video with strong language that some readers may find offensive. A videographer has described her shock after a woman told her to 'go back to Mexico' as she was waiting to film her sister's engagement as a surprise. Trinity Lugo, 22, works as a videographer in southern…
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PoliticsAntifa mob smashes Portland restaurant after staff served white supremacistsThe controversy began after a flyer circulated online appearing to promote an event featuring prominent far-right figures.
Daily Mail
PoliticsSupreme Court rejects challenge from Pennsylvania judge suspended for partisan Facebook postsThe Supreme Court on Monday turned away a former Pennsylvania judge’s challenge to his suspension for making partisan Facebook posts, a dispute that touches on issues of free speech and judicial ethics. Pennsylvania’s judicial discipline board suspended then-Judge Mark Cohen in 2024 over dozens of…
The Hill
PoliticsBook bans hit record 12,000 as Stephen King tops list againNearly 12,000 bans took place in public schools over the past year, according to a new study from PEN America, the highest total since the free expression organization began tracking removals five years ago. For the second straight year, Stephen King was the author most likely to have his work…
The Washington Times
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PoliticsMark Ruffalo tells Trump to keep 'hands off' voting or 'I'm gonna Hulk out'Mark Ruffalo made a passionate speech at a Hands Off Our Vote event in New York City on Sunday night, slamming U.S. President Donald Trump and saying he’s going to “Hulk out” if he attempts to restrict voting in the upcoming midterm elections. The midterms are set to take place on Nov. 3 and could…
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PoliticsJustice Department urges judge to let Trump ban media from White HouseThe US Justice Department urged a federal judge to reject a request by CNN, MS NOW and Politico for a longer court order that would prevent President Donald Trump from banning their journalists from the White House.
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CelebrityDHS fires back at Hayley Williams after anti-ICE remarks at concertHayley Williams shouted anti-ICE remarks during her Chula Vista concert, prompting DHS to defend federal law enforcement officers and urge her gratitude.
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PoliticsIsrael bans Green Party leader Zack Polanski; party accused of legitimizing terrorismThe party has been accused by Israel of giving 'legitimacy to terrorism' after holding a vote on the motion and the Green Party Leader has been barred from visiting.
Daily Mail
AIFederal appeals court pauses Minnesota's AI nudification banMinnesota's law banning AI "nudification" images has been put on hold after a federal appeals court sided with Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company.
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PoliticsSteve Hilton faces backlash over sexually suggestive adSteve Hilton is facing bipartisan backlash over a provocative, sexually suggestive ad.
Newsweek
CelebrityJohn Cleese doubles down after posts about Islam spark UK complaintThe Sept. 22 referral does not mean Cleese has been arrested, charged with a crime or formally accused of terrorism.
NY Post