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Vance Secures U.K. Concession on Apple Data "Backdoor"

Vice President JD Vance secured an agreement with the U.K. to drop its order demanding Apple provide a "backdoor" to user data, prioritizing user privacy and national sovereignty; this follows concerns about threats to civil liberties raised by the U.S. and bipartisan warnings to the DNI.

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CPB Budget Cuts Force Documentary Filmmakers To Seek New Funding

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's $1.1 billion budget cut forces the documentary film industry to find alternative funding and distribution strategies through streaming platforms and private funding, impacting independent filmmakers and potentially reducing diversity in storytelling.

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Judge Blocks FTC Investigation into Media Matters, Citing Retaliation

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's FTC investigation into Media Matters for America, citing likely First Amendment retaliation; the judge granted a preliminary injunction, and the court battle is expected to continue.

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Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Social Media Age-Verification Law to Proceed

The Supreme Court refused to block Mississippi's new law requiring age verification and parental consent for minors on social media, despite concerns it violates free speech rights; the law includes a $10,000 penalty for violations.

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Texas Judge Orders Sale of Alex Jones' Infowars Assets

A Texas judge ordered the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars assets to pay over \$1 billion in judgments to Sandy Hook shooting victims' families, potentially shutting down his studio but not his broadcasts; The Onion is reportedly working to acquire the platform.

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US Report Criticizes UK's Handling of Post-Murder Riots, Citing Free Speech Restrictions

The US State Department's 2024 human rights report criticizes the UK's response to anti-immigration riots following the murder of three schoolgirls in Southport, citing restrictions on speech and over 1,000 prosecutions as evidence of government censorship.

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Maryland's Digital Ad Tax Deemed Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court declared Maryland's first-in-the-nation digital advertising tax unconstitutional, deeming its restriction on companies informing customers about the tax a free speech violation; the tax aimed to raise $250 million annually for education.

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Judge Blocks FTC Investigation of Media Matters, Citing Retaliation

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction, halting the FTC's investigation into Media Matters for America, citing evidence that the investigation was politically motivated retaliation for the group's criticism of Elon Musk and his X platform. The judge ruled that Media Matters is likely to suc...

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Summerhall Reverses Ban on Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes Amidst Free Speech Controversy

Summerhall Arts, a Scottish venue receiving \$608,000 in public funding, initially banned Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes from speaking due to her gender-critical views, but reversed the decision after significant backlash, raising concerns about free speech and public funding.

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Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Social Media Age-Verification Law to Proceed

The Supreme Court declined to block a Mississippi law requiring social media platforms to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors, despite a lower court finding it likely violates the First Amendment; this decision temporarily allows the law to take effect while the legal challenge...

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US Report: Germany's Human Rights Situation Worsened

The 2024 US State Department Human Rights Report criticizes Germany for worsening human rights, citing free speech restrictions and antisemitism, but also notes government efforts to prosecute abusers; the report's selective focus on certain countries has drawn criticism for political bias.

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Maher: 2024 Election Weakened Left-Wing Censorship

Bill Maher and Drew Barrymore discussed the impact of the 2024 election on left-wing censorship during Maher's podcast, with Maher suggesting the Democrats' loss lessened the power of such censorship and emboldened those critical of left-leaning viewpoints.

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