Department of Education Calls Book Bans a ‘Hoax,’ Alarming Free Speech Advocates

PEN America and the American Library Association have reported thousands of bans over the past few years, with targeted books often containing LGBTQ+ or racial themes.

New York Bill Would Make ‘Masked Harassment’ a Crime

An opponent said the proposal’s language is too vague and could result in selective enforcement against people expressing free speech rights.

Trump Rescinds Biden’s Executive Order on AI Safety in Attempt To Diverge From His Predecessor

His campaign platform described it as imposing “Radical Leftwing ideas on the development of this technology,” tying it to broader concerns about ”woke AI” chatbots reflecting liberal biases.

Trump Pardons Upend Massive Jan. 6 Prosecution by Freeing Rioters

With the stroke of a pen on his first day back in the White House, Trump’s order upended the largest prosecution in Justice Department history.

Voice of America Is Required to Report the News Accurately. Could Trump Change That?

President Donald Trump is poised to test Voice of America’s statutory “firewall” that protects its editorial operations from interference by any government official.

Trump Orders Reflect Promises to Roll Back Transgender Protections, End DEI Programs

The order would also block requirements at government facilities and at workplaces that trans people be referred to using the pronouns that align with their gender.

Trump Order Aims to Dismantle What He Calls Government ‘Censorship’ of U.S. Citizens

The order comes after Trump and his supporters have accused the government of pressuring social media companies to take down posts over concerns around misinformation.

Trump Issues Executive Order to Suspend U.S. TikTok Ban. But Can It Stick?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days even as national security questions persist.