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Yale professor leaving US: Trump launching 'brutal attack' on freedom
A professor at Yale University said Monday he would be leaving his post and the country over the Trump administration’s “brutal attack” on free speech. “The message is that they’re going to do a ...The Hill - 7h -
Americans are beginning to fear dissent. That’s exactly what Trump wants | Robert Reich
Attacks on the pillars of civil society are chilling speech. But American democracy was built on criticism. I was talking recently to a friend who’s a professor at Columbia University about what’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
If you want to protect American democracy, defend free speech
The Trump administration is using a Cold War-era statute to deport legal residents who make pro-Hamas statements, but defenders of free speech argue that if Mahmoud Khalil had pro-Hamas views, it ...The Hill - 2h -
American academics seek exile as Trump attacks universities
Professors flee elite US institutions in the face of what many characterise as a direct assault on education and scienceFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump says ‘terrorists who attacked the beautiful Turnberry’ have been captured
President Trump said he was informed that the “terrorists who attacked" his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland had been captured. “I was just informed by Prime Minister Starmer of the United ...The Hill - 1d -
US officials challenge Ofcom over risk to free speech caused by online safety laws
Exclusive: State department said to have raised concerns over whether new act infringes on freedom of expression. US state department officials have challenged Britain’s communications regulator ...The Guardian - 1h -
Trump’s Use of Immigration Law Appears to Conflict With Limits Imposed by Congress
A crackdown targeting foreign students protesting Israel’s treatment of Palestinians conflicts with free-speech protections that lawmakers added in 1990.The New York Times - 4h -
O’Leary: ‘I haven’t seen any recessionary trends yet’
Investor Kevin O’Leary said he hasn’t seen any “recessionary trends” from President Trump’s tariff plan yet. O’Leary made an appearance on Fox News and was asked by Trey Gowdy about recent polling ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump targeting students' visas, green cards sets up free speech showdown
The Trump administration has targeted international students in wake of pro-Palestinian protests and other activities.CBS News - 1d -
Booker's overnight Senate speech in protest of Trump and Musk continues
Cory Booker has been staging a marathon Senate speech for more than 20 hours in protest of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.ABC News - 2h -
US embassy in Syria tells Americans to leave, warns of 'potential imminent attacks'
The American embassy in Syria has warned all U.S. citizens to leave the country due to "the increased possibility of attacks" during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.ABC News - 3d -
‘They Will Label Us as Spies’: The Afghan Students Abandoned by America
Students at the American University of Afghanistan in Qatar fear having to return to their Taliban-ruled homeland after aid and visa cutoffs by the Trump administration.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Pauses Dozens of Federal Grants to Princeton
The Trump administration has sought to punish universities financially, saying they have not done enough to combat antisemitism or comply with other administration priorities.The New York Times - 56m -
House Democrat: Trump team has 'done nothing' to assure Signal leak won't be repeated
Rep. Seth Moulton has criticized the Trump administration for its response to the use of Signal by high-level officials to discuss military plans, saying they have done nothing to prevent a repeat ...The Hill - 8h -
The Free Press' Mr. Basketball returned home, became leader to push BHS to D-I title
Transferring to his hometown school, Abdi Sharif, this year's recipient of the Free Press' Mr. Basketball award, guided BHS to first crown since 2016.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump: Houthi rebels have been 'decimated' by 'relentless strikes'
President Trump on Monday declared the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been decimated by strikes the United States launched this month, vowing to continue attacks until they are no longer a threat. ...The Hill - 1d -
Where does Booker’s marathon floor speech rank among longest in Senate history?
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) pulled an all-nighter and has delivered a marathon speech on the Senate floor looking to combat the Trump administration and its policies. He's well on his way to breaking ...The Hill - 2h -
Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policies
Democratic New Jersey senator’s address saying ‘our nation is in crisis’ passed the 12-hour mark on Tuesday morning. US politics live – latest updates Cory Booker , the Democratic US senator ...The Guardian - 8h -
New CU study shows 1 in 15 American adults have been at a mass shooting
A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder shows that 1 in 15 US adults have been on the scene of a mass shooting.CBS News - 20h -
My daughter was bitten by an XL bully. I met an owner to ask why they'd have one
Matt's daughter was attacked by an XL bully - he agreed to meet an owner to find out why anyone would want one.BBC News - 10h -
Cory Booker’s anti-Trump speech on Senate floor enters 21st hour – live
Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and is close to the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes). US voters are headed to the polls on ...The Guardian - 25m -
As world leaders grapple with instability, Trump's attacks are making moderates popular again
Donald Trump has been giving leaders such as Mark Carney, Mexican Claudia Sheinbaum, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer a popularity boost, experts say.NBC News - 2d -
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter
Iran’s president says Tehran had rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear programABC News - 2d -
Sen. Cory Booker holds an overnight speech taking aim at the Trump administration
Sen. Cory Booker delivered an overnight speech on the Senate floor to criticize the Trump administration's actions.NBC News - 9h -
Musk on Tesla vehicle attacks: 'That's somebody else's car'
Elon Musk has denounced the anti-Tesla vandalism that has been sparked by his role in President Trump's administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, stating that it is "insane" and ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump administration suspends multiple Princeton research grants
The Trump administration has suspended multiple research grants with Princeton University, according to the school’s president. President Christopher Eisgruber sent a message to the university ...The Hill - 2h -
Trump administration reviewing alleged antisemitism at Harvard University
The Department of Education and other agencies are reviewing Harvard University for fostering antisemitism on its campus, Secretary Linda McMahon said Monday.ABC News - 6h -
This Bears free agent addition has most upside
The Bears added some impactful players in free agency. But which one has the most upside?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What I Learned About Trump’s Second Term by Reading His First 100 Executive Orders
Even with Republican congressional majorities, Trump favors the flourish of the order over the hassle of lawmaking.The New York Times - 12h -
Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes
Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.CBS News - 1d -
Cory Booker’s Speech Slamming Trump Approaches Senate Record
The New Jersey senator began his speech on Monday night, saying the “nation is in crisis.” He was still going on Tuesday afternoon.The New York Times - 24m -
A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace’s Huge Loss
A pipeline company’s lawsuit against the environmental group could chill free speech, experts said. First Amendment issues are likely to figure prominently in an appeal.The New York Times - 1d -
Universities Should Not be Afraid of Contentious Ideas
Higher education cannot cede the space of public discourse and the free exchange of ideas.The New York Times - 1d -
Booker talks through the night in marathon floor speech to protest Trump
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) pulled an all-nighter, delivering a marathon speech on the Senate floor that lasted well into Tuesday morning in a push to combat the Trump administration’s policies. ...The Hill - 8h -
Trump quickly works to concentrate power and muzzle critical voices
Moving at a rapid-fire clip, Donald Trump has been concentrating power in his hands, pushing the bounds of executive authority.NBC News - 2d -
US and Denmark to hold first high-level talks since Trump win
Meeting between Marco Rubio and Lars Løkke Rasmussen is latest diplomatic activity centred on control of GreenlandFinancial Times - 17h -
Trump touts Schimel ahead of Wisconsin Supreme Court vote
President Trump promoted the conservative candidate Brad Schimel ahead of Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court vote, which is seen as the first test of the second Trump term. “Brad Schimel’s Opponent, ...The Hill - 1d -
Boebert to introduce resolution condemning Tesla vehicle attacks
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) introduced a Tuesday resolution condemning violent attacks on Tesla vehicles. “The definition of terrorism is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation in the ...The Hill - 3h -
Book excerpt: "I Am Maria" by Maria Shriver
In her new memoir, the daughter of Kennedys, broadcast journalist and former first lady of California uses poetry to explore a woman in search of herself.CBS News - 2d -
Trump administration suspends a host of federal grants to Princeton University
The Trump administration cut funding to a host of Princeton University research projects, the school said Tuesday, marking the latest Ivy League campus to see federal backing reduced or revoked.NBC News - 3h
