US EditionFree Speech Alarm Grows as White House Targets Rhetoric over Kirk’s Killing
The White House, prompted by Charlie Kirk's killing, accuses left-wing groups of inciting violence against conservatives and plans enforcement actions involving federal agencies.
- Most private sector employees lack protections for speech in the workplace, according to Andrew Kragie, an attorney specializing in employment and labor law.
- Employers have been vetting employees based on social media posts for a long time, amidst a surge of political debate.
- Stephen Miller, the president's top policy adviser, stated, 'We are going to use every resource we have at the Department of Justice, Homeland Security and throughout this government.'
- Critics argue that it is disgraceful to use tragedies for political purposes that divide Americans and potentially threaten the First Amendment.
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The third Red Scare
Vice President JD Vance hosts a podcast episode of “The Charlie Kirk Show” following Kirk’s shooting, at the White House on September 15, 2025. | Doug Mills/Getty Images Across the country, ordinary Americans are being fired for expressing their opinions about Charlie Kirk’s killing. Sometimes, those opinions are despicable — like support for his assassination. But in other cases they are anodyne, like expressing distaste for some of Kirk’s off…
Donald Trump vs the First Amendment
Charlie Kirk’s assassination was a tragedy. A young conservative voice was silenced by savagery, leaving behind grieving family, faithful friends and loyal supporters. But something deeply troubling is happening in the aftermath. The Trump administration isn’t just mourning Kirk or pursuing his killer. They’re using his death to justify an unprecedented crackdown on free speech that should alarm every American.Secretary of State Marco Rubio anno…
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Trump's threat to target 'radical left' after Kirk killing raises fears he's trying to silence foes
President Donald Trump is escalating threats against what he calls the "radical left" after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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