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How Hate Speech Bans Are Abused All Over the World

By Sarah McLaughlin

The Israel-Hamas war sparked calls for legal bans on “hate speech.” A quick glance around the globe shows such censorship is weaponized by politicians and fails in its goals.

The GOP Cavalry Isn’t Coming to Save Nikki Haley

By Jake Lahut

Trump’s strongest primary challenger might have scored a big endorsement this week, but the dam of GOP establishment support may never break in her favor.

Christian Ziegler Denies Asking for $2 Million to Resign

By Kate Briquelet

The Sarasota politician has been accused of raping a woman who previously had a threesome with him and his wife.

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GOP’s Biden Impeachment Inquiry Is a Cynical Gamble

By Matt Lewis

At this point, it’s still an investigation in search of a crime and could backfire on Republicans in 2024. But there’s also the possibility of a “Benghazi effect.”

Stephen Miller’s Legal Group Is Basically Just Buying Ads

By Roger Sollenberger

A prominent legal group that presents itself as the conservative “answer to the ACLU” is predominantly spending its money not on legal services, but on ads.

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McCarthy Somehow Claims He ‘Loved Every Day’ in Congress

Kevin McCarthy bid farewell to the House that made history earlier this year when it removed him as its leader but says he “would do it all again.”

Dem Rep Takes on Book Ban Battle With New Bill

The Books Save Lives Act will ensure public and school libraries receive federal funding to maintain a diverse collection of stories on their shelves.

House Republican Defends Decision to Lay Hands on MTG

“I’m an ER doc...I give people hugs. I shake people’s hands,” Rep. Rich McCormick explained.

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CATCHING HELL

The accused reportedly said he tore down the statue because it’s “extremely anti-Christian.”

2. Bill de Blasio’s Latest Lady Friend Is Still Married: Report

IT’S COMPLICATED

She claims she’s getting divorced—which is apparently news to her husband.

3. JT Says ‘No Disrespect’ Before ‘Cry Me a River’ Performance

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Britney Spears claimed in her memoir that he’d used her as “ammunition” in the song.

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