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.

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.

In Battles Over Free Speech, Comedians Are Often Center Stage

As long as jokes have been told, comedians have drawn the ire of the powerful. That has often put comedians on the front lines of free-speech battles.

Trump Ramps up Retribution Campaign With Push for Bondi To Pursue Cases Against His Foes

Trump has escalated moves to consolidate power in his second administration and root out those who have spoken out against him.

Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect Free Speech Following Kimmel Suspension

Congressional Democrats have denounced the Trump administration’s threats against political critics and unveiled a bill that would bolster free speech protections against government officials.