Author: Emily Hallas
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Who is FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, the man at the center of the Kimmel suspension controversy?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has attracted attention for his comments on Jimmy Kimmel, the ABC late-night host whose First Amendment rights supporters argue were targeted by the Trump administration. Carr became the center…
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Texas GOP launches committees to probe free speech on colleges campuses after Kirk assassination
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Texas lawmakers created two committees examining free speech on college campuses in response to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, which sparked concerns about the erosion of civil discourse in the U.S. Texas House Speaker Dustin…
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New York Democrats line up behind Mamdani after Hochul endorsement
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save New York Democrats are following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D-NY) lead when it comes to backing Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor. Comparatively centrist or establishment Democrats have expressed unease about Mamdani’s candidacy…
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Spirit Airlines plane’s close encounter with Air Force One alarms air traffic controller
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Spirit Airlines flight was reprimanded on Tuesday as air traffic controllers ordered it to turn away from Air Force One, which was carrying President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump. The incident happened…
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Terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case dropped
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A New York state judge on Tuesday dismissed state terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Judge Gregory Carro tossed charges of murder in the first degree…
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Cuomo downplays Hochul move to endorse rival Mamdani’s campaign: ‘The Democratic Party is not meeting the moment’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday dismissed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D-NY) recent endorsement of his rival in New York City’s mayoral race. “Everybody makes a political decision on a political endorsement and what works for…
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FCC chairman defends free speech rights after Kirk assassination fuels calls for censorship of online debate
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Tuesday rejected efforts to crack down on online discourse, arguing U.S. citizens are entitled to nearly absolute freedom of speech under the Constitution. “I think you can draw…
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Lombardo launches reelection campaign for Nevada governor as Democrats eye chance to flip competitive seat
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. Joe Lombardo (R-NV) on Monday launched his campaign for reelection, warning that Nevada cannot afford to let Democrats control the governor’s office. “I’m here to ask for your help, to help finish what we…
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Israel begins Gaza City ground operation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Israel’s military began expanded ground operations in Gaza City overnight on Tuesday, marking the latest phase of its battle against Hamas terrorists embedded in the area. The U.S.-backed expansion of the Israel Defense Forces appears…
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Florida attorney general clarifies open carry ‘law of the state’ after appeals court ruling causes confusion
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued guidance to police and prosecutors on Monday, advising them that the state’s law prohibiting open carry is no longer enforceable. Uthmeier’s memorandum to law enforcement comes after an appeals…