Judge Rules ‘MyPillow Guy’ Mike Lindell Defamed Smartmatic With False Claims on Voting Machines
But the judge deferred until future proceedings the question of whether Lindell acted with the “actual malice” that Smartmatic still needs to prove to collect any damages.
Rudy Giuliani and Dominion Voting Systems Settle Defamation Suit Over His 2020 Election Claims
Dominion’s lawsuit was among a series of legal and financial setbacks for Giuliani stemming from his role in spreading election conspiracy theories.
Trump Orders Crackdown on ‘Domestic Terrorists’ in Escalation of a Campaign Against Political Rivals
The pursuit of what the president said were the funders of “agitators and anarchists” is the latest instance of Trump using the power of his office to persecute his political rivals.
Instagram’s ‘Deliberate Design Choices’ Make It Unsafe for Teens Despite Meta Promises, Report Says
Meta’s efforts at addressing teen safety and mental health on its platforms have long been met with criticism that the changes don’t go far enough.
Judge Rejects Ex-FBI Agent’s Claim He Was Illegally Fired for Disparaging Trump in Texts
The judge concluded that the FBI’s interest in avoiding the appearance of bias in an ongoing investigation outweighed Strzok’s interest in expressing his opinions about political candidates on his FBI phone.
YouTube To Start Bringing Back Creators Banned for COVID-19 and Election Misinformation
Attorneys for YouTube's parent company, Alphabet, said the decision to bring back banned accounts reflected the company’s commitment to free speech.
Emotional Jimmy Kimmel Says in Late-Night Return He Never Intended To Make Light of Kirk’s Killing
The incident triggered a national discussion about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump’s ability to police the words of journalists, commentators and even comics.
ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and His Show Will Return Tuesday
Kimmel’s suspension has cast a spotlight on the web of business interests that require approval from the U.S. government.