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Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws in remarks to conservatives

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Germany’s free speech laws during an appearance at a conservative gathering outside Washington

ABC News - Feb. 21

French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gesture

Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".

BBC News - Feb. 21

Associated Press sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech

The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the 10-day blocking of its ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

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. - 3d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 22h

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 - 21h

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 - 17h

Adrien Brody, who promised brevity at the Oscars, sets record for longest speech

'The Brutalist' star and Oscar winner Adrien Brody had plenty to say during Sunday's ceremony. Now it seems that paid off with a world record.

Los Angeles Times - 13h

'I want to get the truth out there' - 14-year-old Southport survivor on why she is speaking now

A teenager who survived the Southport attack has told the BBC she wants to speak out to get "the truth out there".

BBC News - Feb. 24

'They took all the women here': Rape survivors recall horror of DR Congo jailbreak

Women recall being raped in prison in DR Congo, as chaos broke out after rebels advanced on Goma city.

BBC News - 6d

Investigator on SafeSport case gets arrested, and now a survivor is facing trauma once again

The U.S. Center for SafeSport's recent firing of an investigator who was arrested for sex crimes is having a negative ripple effect for some of the people whose cases he handled

ABC News - 3d

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 wildfires

ABC 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 - 6d

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 - 5d

Congress barrels toward shutdown deadline with few signs of progress

The government runs out of funding on March 14, and averting a shutdown will likely require bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.

CBS News - 4d

Can Congress enact one big beautiful reconciliation bill?

President Trump has expressed support for a single "one big beautiful bill" for reconciliation, while Vice President JD Vance has supported a two-bill approach, with energy and border provisions in ...

The Hill - 4d

GOP senators privately push Musk to coordinate more with Congress

Politico - 4d

Potential government shutdown if Congress doesn't reach budget plan

There may be a government shutdown if both chambers of Congress can't reach a deal on funding the government. This comes after the House narrowly passed House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget ...

CBS News - 3d

Trump-Zelensky clash highlights Congress at a crossroads over foreign policy

The explosive clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House on Friday has sparked a firestorm on Capitol Hill, pitting “America First” Republicans ...

The Hill - 3d

‘Sanctuary city’ mayors hope to avoid an embarrassing spectacle in Congress

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is working with former Biden lawyer Dana Remus as the city prepares to gather — and redact — documents that might expose municipal employees to political attacks for ...

Politico - 2d

N.Y. Rep. Espaillat to deliver Spanish response to Trump’s address to Congress

New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat speaks with Rev. Al Sharpton as he will deliver the Democratic Party’s Spanish-language response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming joint address to Congress.

NBC News - 1d

Majority disapproves of Trump job performance ahead of address to Congress: Survey

A majority in a new survey disapprove of President Trump’s job performance ahead of his scheduled address to Congress. In the CNN poll released Sunday and conducted in the final five days of last ...

The Hill - 23h

Rubio Bypasses Congress to Send Israel $4 Billion in Arms

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s emergency declaration calls for sending 2,000-pound bombs and other weapons to Israel as the war in Gaza continues.

The New York Times - 22h

How to watch, stream Trump's address to the joint session of Congress

President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday -- his first speech to Congress of his second term.

ABC News - 22h

Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump's address to Congress

The firings were part of the sweeping cuts spurred by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

CBS News - 14h

Democrats want Trump to confront the human toll of layoffs at address to Congress

Democrats on Capitol Hill have bashed President Trump over mass federal firings since the first dismissals began in January. On Tuesday, they’re hoping to hold a human mirror to what that policy ...

The Hill - 14h

Trump trades public attacks for a behind-the-scenes approach to influence Congress

Trump’s friendlier approach to dealing with Republican lawmakers is a stark departure from his first term, when he often took his critics to task on social media.

NBC News - 3h

7 things to watch for during Trump’s joint address to Congress

Look for a more emboldened president compared to the Trump of 2017.

Politico - 4h

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