Day: April 21, 2025

Texas legislation reforming anti-SLAPP law concerns free speech advocates

11:30 pm April 21, 2025

Free speech advocates in Texas are warning about new bills being considered in the state that they say would weaken protections for ordinary citizens and journalists against intimidating lawsuits. Lawsuits launched by powerful and deep-pocketed interests for the purpose of silencing and effectively harassing people exercising free speech rights are known as SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits […]

New Mexico judge resigns after alleged TdA member arrested at his home

11:29 pm April 21, 2025

A New Mexico judge resigned from the bench after an alleged Tren de Aragua gang member was arrested at his home. Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano’s resignation letter is dated March 3, but a spokesman for the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) told Fox News Digital it was not received by the […]

Supreme Court to consider whether parents can opt out of kids reading LGBTQ books in the classroom

10:33 pm April 21, 2025

The Supreme Court will consider on Tuesday whether parents can opt out of their kids reading LGBTQ books in the classroom that conflict with their family’s faith. Parents in Montgomery County, Maryland are claiming their children’s schools are violating their religious freedom by not allowing them to opt out of lessons that use books featuring […]

DHS chief Kristi Noem’s purse stolen with thousands of dollars in DC restaurant: sources

10:27 pm April 21, 2025

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen with thousands in cash on Sunday night at a restaurant in Washington D.C., multiple sources from the agency confirmed to Fox News Digital. The purse was taken by a White man wearing a mask, and the bag contained $3,000 in cash as well as personal […]

Navy veteran suing Associated Press over Afghanistan story says ‘smuggling’ language implied criminal conduct

10:04 pm April 21, 2025

“Smuggling” could be the new “black market” in Bay County, Florida, if U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young’s defamation lawsuit against the Associated Press goes to trial. Young, who successfully sued CNN for defamation earlier this year, alleged that CNN smeared him by implying he illegally profited when helping people flee Afghanistan on the “black market” during the Biden administration’s military withdrawal from […]