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🤐 They want you to shut up.
Every critic is getting the message that there will be consequences to freedom of speech in America. We know this from the deported students, fired comedians, threatened scientists, and sanctioned schools. But they’re learning that we get louder when they squeeze harder.
So speak louder, share more, resist harder. Don’t let them win by staying quiet.
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Yesterday’s Most Read Story
Trump denies writing lewd Epstein birthday letter with naked woman drawing, threatens to sue Wall Street Journal.
Today’s GovBrief News
Trump celebrates that Colbert got “fired” and threatens “Jimmy Kimmel is next” after comedian criticized CBS settlement.
July 18, 2025
Trump opens third federal investigation into George Mason University over diversity programs led by first Black president.
July 18, 2025
Trump’s Education Department rejects 460,000 applications for lower student loan payments by calling Biden-era plan illegal.
July 18, 2025