Brown University Rejects Trump’s Offer for Priority Funding, Citing Concerns Over Academic Freedom
Brown previously struck a deal with the Trump administration to restore lost research funding and end federal investigations into discrimination.
Journalists Turn in Access Badges, Exit Pentagon Rather Than Agree to New Reporting Rules
It is unclear what practical impact the new rules will have, though news organizations vowed they’d continue robust coverage of the military no matter the vantage point.
US Revokes Visas for 6 Foreigners Over Charlie Kirk-Related Speech
The administration and its supporters have targeted people for their comments about Kirk, leading to firings or other discipline of journalists, teachers and others, and raising free speech concerns.
Appeals Court Backs Michigan School in Banning ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Shirts
The mother of two boys said her sons’ First Amendment rights were violated when they were told to take off the shirts at Tri County Middle School in 2022.
New York Times, AP, Newsmax Among News Outlets Who Say They Won’t Sign New Pentagon Rules
Those outlets say the policy threatens to punish them for routine news gathering protected by the First Amendment.
Supreme Court Rejects Alex Jones’ Appeal of $1.4 Billion Defamation Judgment in Sandy Hook Shooting
The justices did not comment on their order, which they issued without even asking the families of the Sandy Hook victims to respond to Jones’ appeal.
MIT President Says She ‘Cannot Support’ Proposal To Adopt Trump Priorities for Funding Benefits
University leaders face immense pressure to reject the compact amid opposition from students, faculty, free speech advocates and higher education groups.
Judge Tosses Out Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Label Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
The feud between two of hip-hop’s biggest stars erupted in the spring of 2024, with the pair trading a series of vitriolic tracks.