Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, known for their lighthearted talk show, recently stepped into the political spotlight. They discussed Jimmy Kimmel's return to his late-night show after a brief suspension. This happened because of Kimmel's comments about a tragic shooting and the political fallout that followed. The couple praised Kimmel's character and his heartfelt ...
The Pentagon has introduced new rules that are making it harder for journalists to do their jobs. Now, reporters must promise not to look at or share any information that hasn't been officially approved. This includes even unclassified documents. If they don't agree to these terms, they could lose their press passes. This move comes after the Department of War, now ...
A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has largely supported a California law aimed at safeguarding children from potentially harmful social media practices. The law, which requires parental consent for children to access so-called "addictive feeds, " was challenged by a tech industry group, NetChoice. This group argued that the law was too broad and infringed on...
President Donald Trump is set to address a significant gathering at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D. C. The event is part of the second meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission. This group was formed by Trump earlier this year through an executive order. Its goal is to protect the right to practice religion freely, especially in public schools. The main ...
Alan Dershowitz, a well-known lawyer, found himself in a bit of a pickle at a farmer's market. He went to buy some pierogi, but the vendor refused to sell to him. Why? Because the vendor didn't like Dershowitz's political views. Dershowitz, who has represented some big names, thinks the vendor didn't like him because he defended Donald Trump during his impeachment t...
The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could reshape campaign finance rules. Republicans are pushing to remove limits on how much party committees can spend in coordination with candidates. This isn't new; the Court has been chipping away at campaign finance restrictions for years, especially since the 1970s. The Court, with a 6-3 conservative majority, has ofte...
Harvard University is in a tough spot. The government wants to stop the school from enrolling international students. This is a big deal because Harvard has a lot of students from other countries. The government said Harvard had 30 days to explain why it should keep its certification to enroll these students. This is a step back from their earlier plan to just take i...
A significant legal battle unfolded when several public radio stations, including three from Colorado, took a stand against the Trump administration. They filed a lawsuit in federal court, challenging an executive order aimed at cutting off federal funds to NPR and PBS. The order, issued in early May, was seen as a direct attack on the broadcasters' independence and ...
A federal judge in Washington, DC, recently made a big call. He ruled that a certain executive order was not okay. This order, signed by the then-President, was aimed at a law firm called Jenner & Block. The judge said it went against the First Amendment, which is all about free speech. This is not the first time a judge has pushed back against such orders. The judg...
A recent Supreme Court decision has stirred up a debate about free speech and representation. The court's ruling involves a Maine lawmaker, Laurel Libby, who faced punishment for posting a picture of a transgender high school athlete on social media. Libby's actions were meant to protest against transgender girls participating in women's sports. The punishment was s...