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The Biden administration’s loss in social media ‘misinformation’ case is a win for free speech

Even “verifiable misinformation” is protected by the First Amendment, which means the government has no business trying to suppress it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2023

FBI Director Wray grilled as House GOP members allege 'politicization' of the agency

Wray faced a wide range of questions by House Judiciary Committee members, most framed as accusations that the FBI pursues a political agenda targeting conservatives.

WEKU · Jul 12, 2023

Iowa's new abortion ban is challenged in court, a day after it was passed by GOP lawmakers

A legal challenge has been filed to block Iowa’s new legislation banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Senate Commerce Committee Approves FCC Nominees

Agency moves one step closer to full strength

Multichannel News · Jul 12, 2023

DeSantis Criticizes Biden For Snubbing Netanyahu At The White House

Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate calls treatment of Israeli Prime Minister 'disrespectful'

Zenger · Jul 12, 2023

Montana Republican Senate candidate criticized for racist Facebook posts

Surfacing of old posts threatens to damage reputation of Tim Sheehy, one of party’s leading hopes to take control of Senate

The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2023

No, Biden didn’t sniff a baby or fart in these videos

A video showing Joe Biden loudly sniffing a baby was viewed over 1.8 million times on Twitter. Another video on Twitter that shows the American president reportedly farting on stage garnered more than 3 million views. However, the audio on both videos was manipulated. As the candidates begin to ramp…

France 24 · Jul 12, 2023

Ohio Issue 1: Examining the 60% vote requirement within the context of other states and prior ballot measures

On Aug. 8, voters in Ohio will approve or reject Issue 1, which would make three changes to the laws governing citizen-initiated constitutional amendments. With the commencement of early voting yesterday, we took the opportunity to provide an overview of Issue 1, which you can read here.

Ballotpedia · Jul 12, 2023

Trump gives Cannon her "first big test"

“If she missteps again, expect major recusal litigation," warned attorney Norm Eisen

Salon · Jul 12, 2023

Supreme Court has a long history of protecting Americans’ rights. Not any more.

The recent regressive Supreme Court rulings represent an astonishing rejection of the principles of racial and economic justice that guided the court for more than 60 years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2023