Trump’s Actions Contradict His Avowed Commitment to First Amendment Rights: The President Has Launched a Multifaceted Crusade Against Speech That Offends Him

On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at “restoring freedom of speech.” But judging from his administration’s policies and his actions as a private litigant, Trump’s commitment to that principle is highly selective at best. Last week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that he was…

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Governor faces Thursday deadline to appoint transition director for SLMPD takeover

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has until Thursday to appoint a transition director for the state’s takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Kehoe is required by statute to select a person for that position within 30 days of signing the takeover legislation. His office says a decision…

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Gainey, O’Connor spar over affordable housing, public safety during debate

The Democratic candidates for Pittsburgh mayor were more subdued during Tuesday night’s debate compared to last week , but still traded barbs over issues such as affordable housing, public safety and nonprofit payments once again during their second debate. Incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey and challenger Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor made digs at one another’s campaigns…

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Md. Gov. Wes Moore signs new bills into law. Here’s what will change

BALTIMORE — Gov. Wes Moore and Maryland’s legislative leadership signed a slew of bills into law Tuesday afternoon with a particular focus on criminal justice and protection for federal employees facing job losses under the Trump administration. Moore, House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson, all Democrats, signed over 140 bills Tuesday…

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Wood County BOE meets at Jefferson Elementary for meeting

PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) -Different organizations were honored during the Wood County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday. Different bands from around the county were honored and so were SkillsUSA winners. Ten of those students came back with medals. There was also a community service presentation by “Serenity Styles.” Stephen Tupitza was chosen as Teacher…

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9 Ohio college presidents sign statement denouncing Trump administration’s ‘government overreach’

Nine Ohio college and university presidents are among more than 200 who co-signed a statement pushing back against the Trump administration amid escalating tensions between higher education institutions and federal authorities. The statement, titled “A Call for Constructive Engagement,” was organized by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. It represents the first time current…

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Fox Host: Trump’s Tariff Deal Updates ‘Smack of Desperation’

Fox Business Network host Charles Payne said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s constant talk of tariff-related deals comes across as desperate. On Fox News ’ Special Report, anchor Bret Baier first rolled a clip from Payne’s show, Making Money, in which financial analyst David Nelson said he would prefer the administration “talk a little less,”…

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