A historical examination of how American journalism built its authority and how narrative, competition, and technology shaped public trust. Part I traces the press from the founding era to the Internet age.
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confronted ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos on This Week after Stephanopoulos defended former CNN host Don Lemon’s actions, emphasizing probable cause and legal limits for reporting versus criminal activity.
Don Lemon was released without bail following his arrest and used a press appearance to claim he is being targeted for “covering the news.” Prosecutors say he faces serious federal charges tied to disrupting a church service.
President Trump said he believes God approves of his leadership as he marked the first year of his second term. He also blasted Don Lemon for storming a Minnesota church during a left-wing protest.
Trump administration officials say arrests are imminent after anti-ICE activists disrupted a Minnesota church service, forcing worship to end early. The Department of Justice says First Amendment protections do not extend to intimidation, rioting, or interference with religious freedom.
Network evening newscasts devoted minimal airtime to anti-ICE protesters who disrupted a Minneapolis church service, drawing criticism over selective coverage. Media analysts argue the incident involved serious civil rights concerns that were largely ignored.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison downplayed anti-ICE activists storming a Christian church, suggesting worshippers must accept such disruptions. Critics warn his remarks undermine religious freedom and the rule of law.
Anti-ICE activists interrupted a Christian church service in St. Paul after falsely claiming a pastor was an ICE agent. The disruption has drawn condemnation and may trigger a federal investigation under the FACE Act.
Anti-ICE agitators disrupted a Christian worship service in St. Paul, Minnesota, chanting slogans and livestreaming the intrusion. Federal officials condemned the act as a direct attack on religious freedom and lawful worship.
A federal judge ruled that immigration agents in Minneapolis may not detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who are not interfering with enforcement operations. The decision follows escalating clashes tied to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Children’s Health Defense filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense, alleging the military systematically denies religious vaccine exemption requests. The suit claims DOD policies violate federal law, constitutional protections, and harm recruitment and readiness.
By M Dowling A case is going to the Supreme Court that is quite troubling. A public New Jersey school is indoctrinating children in Islam. The…
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon over its new press access policy. The lawsuit alleges that the new rules violate the First Amendment by censoring and punishing reporters who report negatively on the Defense Department’s policies.
Retailers must now disclose when personal data shapes the prices customers see. By Ken Macon A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge from the…
By Michael Cantrell Actress “Hanoi” Jane Fonda blew a gasket this week during an appearance on CNN, where she went off on Democrat Party leaders…
By Dave DeCamp A federal judge in Boston ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration violated the Constitution with its effort to deport critics of Israel, and…
Civil Rights Attorney explains your rights to ‘free speech’ as an employee in the workforce Author: Marissa Sarbak ATLANTA — Major Atlanta employers have suspended or fired employees for…
The decision leaves unresolved how far public employers can reach into employees’ private lives. By Ben Squires The Supreme Court has decided not to review…