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PoliticsDOJ officials raised concerns over Garland memo on school protests
Internal emails from October 2021 reveal that senior Justice Department officials expressed discomfort with Attorney General Merrick Garland's memo concerning threats against school board members. Some officials suggested renaming the initiative the 'Anti-MAGA Task Force'. The National School Boards Association later apologised for its initial letter.
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Politics · United StatesChristian student groups sue Virginia State University over new policy
Two Christian student organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against Virginia State University, claiming a new campus ministry policy unconstitutionally restricts their religious freedom and singles out Christian groups for different treatment.
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Politics · United StatesJudge rules Oklahoma cannot ban Jewish charter school over religion
A federal judge ruled that Oklahoma officials cannot require a proposed Jewish charter school to be non-religious. The ruling came after the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation sued the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board for rejecting their application.
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Rubio Defends Trump White House Press Ban
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO from the White House. The outlets have filed a federal lawsuit, arguing the ban violates their First and Fifth Amendment rights.
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Politics · United StatesTrump's speech broadcast without sound amid media boycott
Donald Trump's remarks at a White House event were broadcast without sound by US television channels. This followed a boycott by major broadcasters in protest against the White House barring several news outlets from access.
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Trump vetoes CNN, Politico, MS NOW; networks boycott coverage
President Donald Trump vetoed CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, impacting audiovisual coverage of his UN trip. In response, CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox halted their joint television coverage of Trump, citing solidarity with the banned outlets.
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Politics · United StatesNews Outlets Sue White House Over Press Credential Revocation
Three major news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging a violation of First Amendment rights after their White House press credentials were revoked. The outlets seek immediate restoration of access.
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Politics · United StatesKansas Man Arrested for Threats Against Ben Shapiro
A 29-year-old Kansas man, Korby Allen Strube, has been arrested in Florida for allegedly making death threats against conservative commentator Ben Shapiro on social media. The threats reportedly referenced Shapiro's Jewish identity and included a countdown to Yom Kippur. Strube also allegedly made threats against former President Donald Trump.
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Politics · United StatesJudge blocks DHS warning notice to man over critical email
A federal judge has blocked the Department of Homeland Security from issuing further warning notices to David Streever. Streever had sent an email to the former acting director of ICE comparing him to a Nazi. The judge ruled the warning notice likely violated Streever's First Amendment rights.
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Politics · United StatesSenate panel advances bill to allow lawsuits over government pressure on speech
A US Senate committee has approved a bill that would allow people to sue federal officials accused of pressuring private companies to censor speech. The legislation, known as the JAWBONE Act, passed the Senate Commerce Committee with an 18-10 vote and now moves to the full Senate and House for consideration.
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Politics · United StatesACLU sues Hartford immigration court over access to records
The Connecticut chapter of the ACLU has filed a federal lawsuit against the Hartford immigration court, alleging it is withholding basic records. The suit argues this information should be available under the First Amendment, not solely through FOIA requests.
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Politics · United StatesFather sues school district over LGBTQ+ lessons
A Christian father has filed a federal lawsuit against the Lake Washington School District, alleging his son was subjected to LGBTQ+ lessons without the option to opt out. The suit claims violations of constitutional rights and seeks damages and attorney fees.
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Politics · United StatesInvestigative journalist sues California over new law
Investigative journalist Nick Shirley has filed a lawsuit against California, challenging Assembly Bill 2624. Critics have nicknamed the law the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act.' Shirley contends the legislation infringes upon his First Amendment rights and could impede his work reporting on immigration-service organizations.
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Politics · United StatesLawmakers and activists protest bill impacting journalists
Republican lawmakers, journalist Nick Shirley, and activists protested a bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Critics argue the law will hinder journalists reporting on immigration. No left-rated outlets covered the protest.
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Media · United StatesABC sues FCC over early licence renewals and 'The View' probe
Disney’s ABC filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on 18 August 2026, alleging the agency is retaliating against the network for its editorial decisions. The suit targets early licence-renewal orders for eight stations and an investigation into the talk show 'The View'.
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Politics · United StatesTexas families ask US Supreme Court to block Ten Commandments classroom law
More than two dozen Texas families, represented by civil liberties groups, have petitioned the US Supreme Court to block a state law requiring public school classrooms to display a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals previously ruled the law does not violate the First Amendment.
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Politics · United StatesLawsuit alleges Palo Alto school trip to mosque crossed into religious participation
A federal lawsuit filed against Palo Alto Unified School District accuses the district of violating constitutional limits on religious instruction during a mosque visit. The plaintiffs, including Jewish, Hindu and Zoroastrian families, say female students were encouraged to wear hijabs and photographs were published without consent.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesDHS investigated Minnesota left-wing groups after Border Patrol killed Alex Pretti
The Department of Homeland Security opened an investigation into left-wing groups in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents. The probe, which included undercover surveillance and financial subpoenas, targeted unions and activist organisations but concluded without evidence of wrongdoing. Fifteen organisers were later indicted under a national security directive.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesVirginia woman films ICE agent pointing gun at her in parking lot standoff
A video shows an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent pointing a gun at Carolina Molina in Falls Church, Virginia, after she shouted insults at officers. Molina denies DHS claims she used her car as a weapon, while Rep. Don Beyer demands accountability for the incident.
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Politics · United StatesNancy Mace warns of burkas in schools if Abdul El-Sayed elected
US Representative Nancy Mace said on CNN that 'our granddaughters will be wearing burkas to school' if Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Senate race, calling Muslim officeholders a threat. CNN’s Omar Jimenez challenged her on First Amendment protections during the exchange.
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