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As US censorship industry collapses, the fight for free speech moves to Europe
The anti-free-speech movement is decamping to Europe, where free speech has been in decline for decades.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
‘A true free-speech emergency’: alarm over Trump’s ‘chilling’ attacks on media
Warning comes as FCC, chaired by Trump ally and Project 2025 author, orders investigations into US media groups. The Trump administration is waging a “disturbing” attack on the freedom of the ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
The big idea: what do we really mean by free speech?
Social media bosses are suddenly all for it, but can we take their enthusiasm at face value?. Free speech is in permacrisis – or so some would have you believe. Complaints that freedom of speech is ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Jane Fonda’s SAG Awards Speech: ‘Empathy Is Not Weak or Woke’
While some stars have been less politically outspoken this awards season, she issued a call to action as she accepted a lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Farm inheritance tax protesters target Reed conference speech
The environment secretary is met with blaring tractor horns as he tries to win over farmers.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Timothée Chalamet’s Bold SAG Speech Is a Master Class in Personal Branding
The actor made a declaration about his ambitions not just to his peers, but to the entire industry.Inc. - 4d -
Zoe Saldaña celebrates immigrants in tearful Oscar win: Read the full speech
'I am a proud child of immigrant parents, with dreams and dignity and hardworking hands,' said the 'Emilia Pérez' actor, adding that she's the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Oscar.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Oscars 2025: Mikey Madison recognizes sex workers in best actress speech
Mikey Madison won the best actress Oscar for "Anora," and recognized the sex worker community in her speech.ABC News - 2d -
Democrats plan a different kind of response to Trump’s big speech
Their less pugilistic approach is the latest sign the party is still coming to terms with how to confront the president.Politico - 2d -
Oscars 2025’s Best and Worst Moments: Speeches, Performances and More
There was plenty to take in, including a “Wicked” opener, Conan O’Brien gags, and memorable speeches both good and bad. And people watching on Hulu saw almost all of it.The New York Times - 2d -
Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña thanks mom in acceptance speech
Best supporting actress Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña thanked her mom onstage at the Oscars and told "GMA" the advice her mom gave her any time she lost a role.ABC News - 2d -
Adrien Brody breaks the world record for longest Oscars acceptance speech
Adrien Brody, who in 2003 became the youngest person to collect a best actor Oscar, broke another record while accepting his second statuette Sunday.NBC News - 2d -
GOP chairmen invite Hunter Biden IRS whistleblowers to Trump speech
The House GOP leaders responsible for launching an impeachment investigation into former President Biden have invited two key witnesses as their guests for President Trump’s address to Congress. ...The Hill - 1d -
Multiple Democrats skipping Trump speech, planning alternate event
A group of Democrats is skipping President Trump’s congressional speech Tuesday night and planning an alternate event, according to a press release. The press release from Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) ...The Hill - 1d -
Senator Elissa Slotkin Will Deliver Democratic Response to Trump’s Speech
The Michigan Democrat, a first-term senator, is expected to lay out the economic and national security stakes of President Trump’s agenda.The New York Times - 1d -
Several House Democrats walk out of Trump speech mid-address
Several Democrats stood up and exited the chamber during President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, protesting his administration's actions after six weeks in office. The ...The Hill - 1d -
Al Green Removed From House Chamber for Heckling Trump During Speech
Republicans had the Texas Democrat, who introduced the first articles of impeachment against Trump in 2017, ejected after he shouted at the president and refused to sit down.The New York Times - 23h -
Democrats' silent protests of Trump speech overshadowed by one outburst
While Rep. Al Green was escorted out after an outburst, his Democratic colleagues largely opted for quieter forms of opposing Trump during his speech to Congress.NBC News - 22h -
Democrats disrupt, protest and wear pained expressions for Trump’s speech
House Democrats greeted President Trump’s return to Congress on Tuesday with a spirited series of disruptive protests – and a number of painful looks as they suffered through an address in which ...The Hill - 23h -
Warren slams Trump’s speech as 'fantasy' after being called 'Pocahontas'
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D) panned President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress as “a fantasy” after the president called her by the derogatory name “Pocahontas” while ...The Hill - 23h -
Congressman Al Green of Texas removed from Trump's speech amid protest
Speaker Mike Johnson repeatedly urged Rep. Al Green to take his seat before directing the sergeant at arms to "restore order" and "remove this gentleman from the chamber."CBS News - 23h -
Trump warns tariffs will cause ‘a little disturbance’ in defiant speech
In address to Congress president doubles down on levies and insists he will ‘get’ GreenlandFinancial Times - 21h -
Al Green on protest at Trump speech: ‘He needs to save Medicaid’
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) opened up about the moment he was escorted out of the House chamber Tuesday evening, saying he protested at President Trump’s joint address to Congress because “he needs to ...The Hill - 15h -
Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivers Democratic response to Trump speech
Sen. Elissa Slotkin was elected by a narrow margin in November to represent Michigan after serving several terms in the House.CBS News - 13h -
Democratic Rep. Al Green removed after disrupting Trump's speech
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was removed from the House chamber Tuesday night after he disrupted President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.NBC News - 13h -
Jeffries defends conduct of ‘majority’ of Democrats during Trump speech
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is defending the conduct of the “majority” of his fellow Democrats during President Trump’s defiant speech before Congress Tuesday night. But he ...The Hill - 11h -
Who is Al Green, congressman from Texas removed from Trump's speech?
Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was escorted from the chamber Tuesday night for shouting during President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress.CBS News - 12h -
Greenland's PM responds to Trump speech: "We don't want to be Americans"
"We are not for sale and cannot simply be taken. Our future will be decided by us in Greenland," Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede said.CBS News - 11h -
House GOP moves to censure Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump speech
The Texas Democrat said he was "willing to suffer whatever punishment is available to me."CBS News - 9h -
White House hits back at Democrats for response to Trump speech
The White House on Wednesday hit back at Democrats for their behavior during President Trump’s joint address the night before, calling it “disgraceful.” Press secretary Karoline Leavitt focused her ...The Hill - 8h -
'This is not normal': Who held up the protest sign before Trump's speech?
Just over the president's shoulder you may have spotted a small, handwritten sign. It read, "This is NOT Normal," in black ink.The Hill - 8h -
One big takeaway from Trump’s speech? He needs a weak dollar.
Even though the U.S. dollar has been sliding on international exchanges for weeks, the president didn’t even pay lip service to the idea of a strong greenback — let alone endorse an actual ...MarketWatch - 8h -
Johnson's chief of staff arrested for DUI after Trump speech
U.S. Capitol Police said a driver backed into a parked vehicle near the Capitol around 11:40 p.m. and was taken into custody.CBS News - 6h -
Trump speech watchers give it a thumbs up, CBS News poll finds
A new CBS News poll is giving President Trump's speech on Tuesday night a thumbs up. Viewership of these speeches is often higher among the president's party. CBS News executive director of ...CBS News - 5h -
Trump says GOP should campaign on Democratic response to his speech
President Trump on Wednesday urged Republicans to campaign on how Democratic lawmakers conducted themselves during his joint address to Congress a night earlier, when several lawmakers walked out ...The Hill - 4h -
Staff at multiple agencies instructed not to speak to Congress, says Democrat
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) sent several letters Thursday to various federal agency heads seeking answers regarding directives banning employees from speaking to Congress. “The Committee on ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - Feb. 22 -
Newsom asks Congress for almost $40B in wildfire recovery aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has requested that Congress appropriate nearly $40 billion to support communities affected by the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region last month. ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Federal workers demand help from Congress after firings, Musk's ultimatum
Federal workers are struggling to figure out what is happening with their jobs after Elon Musk's ultimatum to document their work or resign. Some are showing up at town halls nationwide, demanding ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
VA reverses course, halts contract cancellations after pressure from Congress
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday paused an effort to terminate hundreds of contracts after pressure from Democrat lawmakers, according to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee ...The Hill - Feb. 27