Hegseth defends Pentagon press restrictions on Fox News as Defense Department walks back requirement for pre-approval of even unclassified information but maintains credential revocation threat for “security risks.”
Trump orders ICE, Border Patrol, and military to arrest flag burners and claims one-year imprisonment despite lacking authority to determine guilt or sentencing under Constitution.
Journalist Mario Guevara deported after 100 days detention following arrest livestreaming protest, charges dismissed, as CPJ calls it first documented deportation tied to reporting retaliation.
FBI severs ties with civil rights group Southern Poverty Law Center day after Musk accused it of inciting Kirk assassination, second break after ADL split.
Newsom threatens to cut state funding to California universities that sign Trump compact requiring closure of departments hostile to conservatives, 15% cap on international students, and acceptance of administration’s gender definitions.
FBI Director Patel fires trainee who displayed Pride flag on desk, citing Trump’s Article II powers and calling it “inappropriate political signage” despite trainee’s 2022 Attorney General’s Award.
Apple removes ICEBlock app tracking ICE agent locations after Attorney General Bondi demands takedown, citing Dallas gunman who allegedly used the app while targeting agents but killed two immigrants.
Jane Fonda relaunches father’s McCarthy-era First Amendment committee with 550 celebrities after FCC chair threatened broadcasters over Kimmel’s comments on Kirk’s death, prompting temporary removal from air.
Voice of America stops all broadcasts and furloughs journalists 2 days after judge threatened contempt for defying restoration order, breaking with past shutdowns that treated news to authoritarian countries as essential.
White House offers 9 universities preferential federal funding in exchange for capping foreign enrollment at 15%, screening students for views ‘hostile’ to U.S., and sharing discipline records with immigration authorities.
