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'Five-alarm fire': Sen. gives stark warning after ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel
MSNBC· 2025-09-18 15:51
Joining us now is Democratic Senator Angela Also Brooks from Maryland. She's a member of the Senate Help Committee. Lots of ground to cover.Let's start with free speech. We heard President Trump in that news conference uh talk about Jimmy Kimmel's show being pulled from the air, slamming him as not having talent. Between that and what we heard from the FCC chair this morning, they're not even trying to subtly influence media companies right now.It's blatant. Are you surprised they're doing this all out in t ...
Watch CNBC's full interview with former Vice President Mike Pence
CNBC Television· 2025-09-18 11:50
President Trump is set to speak with Chinese President Xiinping tomorrow about a potential framework for the sale of Tik Tok. Joining us now, former Vice President Mike Pence. He's the founder of of Advancing American Freedom. It's been a while joining us on set, Mr.. uh Mr.. VEP. It's good good to have you here. Thanks, guys. Thanks for having me back. We'll get this on you, you know, covering like it's S&P. Usually, it's Venus chart. You want to chart? All right. All right. Well, we've got a living, breat ...
See Trump's free speech failure: Melber's definitive breakdown
MSNBC· 2025-09-18 00:10
Trump administration is clearly on defense now over these proven attacks on free speech and confessions, admissions of improper motive by senior officials. The New York Times reporting there are now these measures to silence opponents that the White House wants to pursue. That would be unamerican full stop, but probably unconstitutional.We will see exactly what they try to do, but that Trump is pursuing them by invoking Kirk's killing. Tonight, there are clues about a new order Trump may push that would try ...
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From @WSJopinion: Is a basic understanding of the First Amendment too much to expect from the nation’s Attorney General? Pam Bondi seems to think “hate speech” is illegal. Charlie Kirk knew better. https://t.co/XhywZdwlq7 ...
Why the First Amendment doesn't protect employees fired for online reactions to Charlie Kirk's death
NBC News· 2025-09-17 15:35
there's sort of been this crackdown on people uh within the administration at at the government level. We're also though seeing it it widespread people's lives and jobs being impacted based on how they reacted things that they shared. What do you make of that.What does that ultimately mean for free speech and and is there any legal protections if that happens to someone. >> Free speech doesn't come into play if a private employer terminates someone for something they post on social media. The only thing the ...
Charlie Kirk firings: Why the First Amendment does not protect private employees
NBC News· 2025-09-17 13:19
whole reaction surrounding it about free speech. Um there there's sort of been this crackdown on people uh within the administration at the government level. We're also though seeing it it widespread um people's lives and jobs being impacted based on how they reacted, things that they shared.Uh what do you make of that. What does that ultimately mean for free speech and and is there any legal protections if that happens to someone. >> Yeah, I'm hearing a lot about this and really people are very divided.You ...
Claire McCaskill: AG Bondi trashes Kirk's legacy by threatening 'hate speech' crackdown
MSNBC· 2025-09-17 12:22
Free Speech Debate - The report highlights a controversy surrounding Attorney General Pam Bondi's stance on hate speech, suggesting the Department of Justice would target those engaging in it [1] - Critics, including conservatives and free speech advocates, argue that so-called hate speech is protected by the First Amendment [1][2] - The debate extends to discussions about censorship, disfavored viewpoints, and the legal definition of hate speech in America [1][2] Political Reactions and Implications - President Trump's response to Bondi's remarks is described as a stream of consciousness, shifting from a fighter mode to a concierge approach [5] - The report suggests that the administration's reaction to the Charlie Kirk assassination is being used as a lever of power [12] - Concerns are raised about the potential weaponization of government to target organizations viewed as leftist [9] Media and Public Discourse - The report mentions ABC paying $16 million for a form of hate speech, raising questions about media responsibility [3] - The free press is commended for warning against the dangers of suppressing speech [8] - The discussion extends to battles on college campuses regarding speech codes and politically protected speech [9] Potential Consequences - Concerns are raised about a slippery slope, where a stupid thing said by an attorney general quickly escalates to extreme measures [7] - The report suggests that individuals may face consequences for saying things deemed inappropriate, including being reported to their bosses and potentially fired [10][15] - The legacy of Charlie Kirk is discussed in the context of free speech, with concerns that Bondi's actions threaten that legacy [14][15]
Bondi sparks conservative backlash with pledge to target 'hate speech'
MSNBC· 2025-09-17 04:26
It is day 240 of the second Trump administration. Today, Utah prosecutors filed charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. That is the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.Those charges included aggravate aggravated murder and prosecutors say they will ask for a death sentence in the case. We'll have much more on that coming up in a few minutes. Also today, FBI Director Cash Patel testified in front of Congress where he faced very tough questioning about the Kirk shooting investigation, the Epstein files, a ...
‘He’s the biggest offender out there’: Trump escalates crackdown on free speech, sues NYT for $15B
MSNBC· 2025-09-17 00:13
Amid the problems facing the country today, President Trump filed a new lawsuit against the New York Times for articles in a book that he thinks was unfairly negative towards him. He claims there were deliberate falsehoods about him and that also they did not note his successes. As a company, the New York Times is worth about $9 billion.Trump's lawyers claim to be seeking the madeup number of $15 billion. That is, for context, larger than the largest liel ruling ever. But if they did win that number, it wou ...
Attorney General Bondi says Justice Department will target users of hate speech
NBC News· 2025-09-16 21:59
Do you see more law enforcement going after these groups who are using hate speech and putting cuffs on people so we show them that some action is better than no action. >> We will absolutely target you, go after you if you are targeting anyone with hate speech, anything. And that's across the aisle.Now, Attorney General Pam Bondi is going so far as to say that the Justice Department would go after anyone who engages in what she deemed hate speech. The attorney general later clarifying on social media that ...