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23rd day of U.S. government shutdown

Experts Doubt the Pentagon Can Punish Kelly Over the ‘Illegal Orders’ Video

The investigation was announced after President Trump’s social media post accusing Kelly — and the five other Democratic lawmakers in the video — of sedition “punishable by DEATH.”

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Trump Adminstration Freezes Federal Funding For Northwestern University

Northwestern To Pay $75 Million in Deal With Trump Administration To Restore Federal Funding

During negotiations, interim university president Henry Bienen said Northwestern refused to cede control over hiring, admissions, or its curriculum.

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Political Consultant Defies Court Order in Lawsuit Over AI Robocalls That Mimicked Biden

The order came five months after a jury acquitted Steve Kramer of voter suppression and impersonating a candidate.

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AP and Trump Administration Argue Access Case Before Federal Appeals Court; No Ruling Yet

President Donald Trump restricted the AP’s access to events in smaller spaces like the Oval Office and Air Force One, leading the news outlet to sue.

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Comic-Con International, in San Diego, California

On Paper, a California City Bans the Sale of Comic Books To Kids. Officials Want To Change That

The ban prohibits distributing comic books prominently featuring an account of crime that show images of illegal acts such as arson, murder or rape to anyone under 18.

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Veteran FBI Employee Sues Bureau After Being Fired Over Displaying a Pride Flag

The employee is seeking reinstatement to his position along with an order declaring that the defendants violated his First Amendment rights to speech.

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NPR To Get $36M in Government Funds To Operate US Public Radio System

NPR accused the CPB of violating its First Amendment free speech rights when it moved to cut off its access to grant money appropriated by Congress.

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California Governor Newsom speaks at the Clinton Elementary School, in Compton

California Law Requiring Companies To Report Climate-Related Financial Risk Paused

The state has argued that the laws don’t violate the First Amendment because commercial speech isn’t protected the same way under the Constitution.

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