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The Origins and Evolution of Free Speech: Meta’s Shift and the Future of Digital Expression

Freedom of speech—the right to express opinions without government restraint—is a democratic ideal that dates back to ancient Greece.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Undergoes Confirmation Hearing

Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, faced senators during her confirmation hearing on Friday.

Appeals Court Blocks Biden’s DACA Protections Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has delivered a setback to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, rejecting President Joe Biden’s effort to solidify protections for Dreamers.

GOP Moves to Codify ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy into Federal Law

Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to reestablish the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), commonly known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy.

Republican-Led States Proceed with Lawsuit to Restrict Abortion Pill Access

On January 16, 2025, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas, ruled that Idaho, Missouri, and Kansas can continue their lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking to restrict the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone.

Newsom to Raise U.S. Flag for Trump Inauguration

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) will join several other governors in raising the U.S. flag for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

New Bill Proposes Homeland Security Division Within Texas DPS to Strengthen Statewide Security

Texas State Senator Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound, has introduced Senate Bill 780 to establish a dedicated Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The division aims to enhance Texas’ ability to address homeland security threats through a coordinated, multi-agency approach.

Supreme Court Weighs Texas Age Verification Law for Pornography Sites

The Supreme Court debated a Texas law requiring age verification for accessing pornography websites, with justices divided over the standard of scrutiny needed to assess its constitutionality.

Historic Powerball Lottery Winner Loses Malibu Mansion in Wildfires

Edwin Castro, the historic $2.04 billion Powerball winner, has reportedly lost one of his multimillion-dollar homes in the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires.

Arizona Lawmaker Pushes to Shield Minors from Online Pornography

A newly elected Arizona lawmaker is taking a firm stance on protecting minors from accessing pornography online. Republican Rep. Nick Kupper, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former contestant on American Ninja Warrior, has introduced House Bill 2112, which would require websites with significant explicit content to implement age-verification measures.

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