Australia Abandons Plans to Fine Tech Firms for ‘Misinformation’
Australia has ditched plans to fine social media companies if they fail to stem the spread of misinformation, the country’s communications minister said Sunday.
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Exclusive — Rob Schneider: The ‘Real Weapon Against Tyranny Is Free Speech’
“The real weapon against tyranny is free speech,” actor, comedian, and author Rob Schneider said in an interview on Breitbart News Saturday.
Exclusive: Biden-Harris State Dept. Refuses to Condemn EU Censorship Threats over Trump-Musk Interview
The Biden-Harris administration refuses to publicly condemn threats against American freedom of speech by the European Union over an interview with Donald Trump and Elon Musk on his social media platform X last month, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has revealed.
EU Censorship Czar Resigns in Wake of Elon Musk Free Speech Battle, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’ in Brussels
Citing “questionable governance” in Brussels, Thierry Breton has resigned as European Commission’s top censorship czar in a surprise announcement in the wake of a public spat over his threats to ban Elon Musk’s X platform in the bloc.
Tony Blair Calls for Global Agreement on Social Media Speech Restrictions
Leading leftist politicians in Britain have argued that new restrictions need to be enacted against social media platforms.
Top EU Lawmaker Threatens to Ban Elon Musk’s X in Europe over ‘Hate Speech and Disinformation’
A leading EU parliamentarian warned Elon Musk that X could be shut down entirely in the bloc over “disinformation and hate speech”.
EU Backtracks Censorship Demands of Musk-Trump Interview Amid Election Interference Accusations
The EU distanced itself from censorship threats made by Brussels’ speech code arbiter over Elon Musk’s interview with former President Donald Trump.
Election Interference: EU Demands Musk Abide by Censorship Diktats During Donald Trump Interview
The EU demanded Monday that X owner Elon Musk abide by its speech restrictions during his planned uncensored interview with Donald Trump.
Nigel Farage Warns Keir Starmer ‘Biggest Threat to Free Speech’ in British History
Nigel Farage has warned that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer represents the “biggest threat to free speech” in the history of the UK.
UK Establishment Media Clamour for Censorship over Anti-Migration Riots
Legacy media outlets have blamed Elon Musk and social media for the anti-migration riots and called for more censorship in Britain.
Elon Musk Dunks on ‘Two Tier Keir’ Starmer’s Response to Race Riots, Blasts British Gov’t for Censorship
A full-on ‘Twitter beef’ has erupted between X owner and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, and the leftist British government.
Nolte: Trump Blasts Google and Facebook for ‘Rigging Election’ with Shooting Cover-Up
Donald Trump blasted Facebook and Google after both tech giants were caught trying to cover up the July 13 assassination attempt against him.
Google Reinstates PragerU App to Play Store After Claiming App Promoted ‘Hate Speech’
PragerU announced that its app had been reinstated to the Google Play Store hours after Google removed it claiming it promoted “hate speech.”
Election Interference: Google Blacklists PragerU App from Play Store for ‘Hate Speech’
PragerU announced on Friday that Google took down its app from the Google Play Store, accusing the organization of “hate speech” over its documentary Dear Infidels: A Warning to America.
WEF: EU Chief Von Der Leyen Demands Censorship of ‘Industrial Scale Disinformation’ at Davos
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called more censorship of “disinformation” at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.
European Union Opens Disinformation Case Against Meta and TikTok
The European Union demanded Meta and TikTok detail their efforts to curb illegal content and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas war.
Trudeau Government Orders Podcast Platforms to Register with State Broadcasting Regulator
Justin Trudeau’s government has mandated that podcasting platforms and streaming services register with the state broadcasting regulator.
Ohio Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno: Big Tech Censorship ‘at It Again’ Censoring Post of NYC’s Illegal Immigrant Housing
Big Tech censorship is “at it again,” Republican Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno said on Tuesday after Facebook and Instagram prohibited his team from promoting his video taken in front of the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where taxpayers are housing migrants and illegal aliens.
Issa: Feds Pushing Social Media Censorship Began Under Trump in ‘the Swamp Clandestinely,’ Ramped up Under Biden
On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) said that the federal government has clearly pushed for censorship of free speech on social media based on political bias and they need to turn over
Macron Doubles Down on Censorship, Demands Ability to Impose ‘Digital Public Order’ During Unrest
Emmanuel Macron continued his push for censorship in France, arguing for the ability to impose “digital public order” amid riots or unrest.
Full Text: Breitbart’s Emma-Jo Morris’s Opening Statement to Congress About Censorship of Hunter Biden Laptop
Breitbart News Politics Editor Emma-Jo Morris denounced the “elaborate censorship conspiracy” to silence her 2020 reporting on Hunter Biden’s laptop during testimony before the House Weaponization Committee on Thursday.
Turley: Biden Admin. Called for Censoring True Information Using Same ‘Clarion Call’ as all Censoring Nations
On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “The Story,” Fox News Contributor and George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley stated that the argument for government censorship on social media uses “the clarion call of every nation that has
Turley: Wray’s Either Lying About Censorship or Doesn’t Know About His Own Agency
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” George Washington University Law Professor and Fox News Contributor Jonathan Turley stated that FBI Director Christopher Wray’s claim that they only dealt with foreign misinformation is completely untrue and contradicted
EU Censorship Tsar Says Social Media Sites Face Ban if They Don’t Remove ‘Calls for Revolt’, Footage of Riots
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton told social media companies they must remove “calls for revolt” or content showing riots or face being banned.
Brooks: It’s a ‘Problem for Democracy’ to Have D.C., Tech ‘Elites’ Censoring Speech
David Brooks stated that while sometimes content has to be removed from social media, he doesn’t trust big tech or government working with big tech behind closed doors to be in charge of this.
Capehart: Biden Tech Censorship Efforts ‘Responsible’ and Court Ruling Against Them ‘from the Fever Swamps’
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” MSNBC host and Washington Post Associate Editor Jonathan Capehart defended the Biden administration’s social media censorship efforts that were rebuked in court by arguing that “A responsible, functioning government” would have told tech platforms, “We understand
‘OK Kim Jong-Un’ — Macron Compared to Communist Dictators over Call to ‘Cut Off’ Social Networks During Riots
French President Emmanuel Macron faced comparisons to communist dictators after calling for social media networks to be cut off during riots.
GOP Sen. Schmitt: Our Lawsuit Showed Biden Used Legal Threats to Get Censorship and Judge Agreed
On Thursday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Kudlow,” Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) discussed the lawsuit against social media censorship efforts by the Biden administration that he filed as Missouri’s Attorney General at the time and noted that the ruling
FNC’s, JHU’s Dr. Makary: Tech Censored Academic Research on Natural Immunity, Harvard Medical Professors on Vaccines
On Thursday’s broadcast of Fox News Radio’s “Guy Benson Show,” Fox News Medical Contributor and Johns Hopkins University Professor Dr. Marty Makary commented on the court ruling on a lawsuit over the Biden administration’s tech censorship efforts and noted that
CNBC’s Sullivan: Censorship Ruling Also Protects Left from Any Censorship Efforts by GOP, Imagine if Nixon Had This Censorship Power
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Last Call,” host Brian Sullivan pointed out that the ruling against the Biden administration’s tech censorship efforts also prevents future Republican administrations from censoring and wondered whether those who praise the Biden administration’s censorship efforts
Issa: COVID Censorship Was ‘Dangerous’ for Health, Correct Information Was Stifled
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Evening Edit,” Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) discussed the lawsuit by Missouri and Louisiana over government pressure on tech companies to censor content on social media and noted that accurate statements on the
CNN’s Mattingly: Biden ‘Regularly’ Sought Censorship on COVID, Tech Companies Mostly Gave in, and That’s ‘Probably What We Should Do’
On Wednesday’s broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” guest co-host and CNN Chief White House Correspondent Phil Mattingly acknowledged that social media platforms would, “more often than not” give in to the regular demands by the Biden administration to censor content
NPR’s Bond: We Don’t Know How Much Government Engages with Tech to Censor, Gov’t Has ‘Really Expanded’ Its Relationship with Tech
On Wednesday’s broadcast of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” NPR Correspondent Shannon Bond discussed the lawsuit by Missouri and Louisiana over government pressure on tech companies to censor content on social media and noted that there isn’t much transparency on how
Louisiana A.G.: If Legacy Media Faced Censorship that Others Do on Social Media, They’d Sue Just Like We Did
On Tuesday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R) discussed the state’s lawsuit against government attempts at blocking what it deems misinformation on social media and stated that any legacy media outlet confronted with
Vivek Ramaswamy Says LinkedIn ‘Locked’ His Account: ‘Big Tech Election Interference Has Begun’
Vivek Ramaswamy announced that LinkedIn has “locked” his account, as it claimed he shared “misleading or inaccurate information.”
Wikipedia Facing Potential UK Ban over ‘Online Safety’ Censorship Bill
Wikipedia could be banned from the UK as a result of impending censorship legislation, the charity that hosts the website has warned.
EU Announces Stricter Content Moderation Rules for Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Other Tech Platforms
The EU announced that a slew of social media platforms and other websites that will come under stricter content moderation measures.
Police State: German Govt Seeks Power to Ban Social Media Accounts over ‘Digital Violence’
The German government is looking to grant powers to courts to block the social media accounts of citizens who engage in ‘digital violence’.
Germany Moves to Fine Twitter for Not Censoring Enough Hate Speech
Germany launched procedures to fine Twitter for alleged failures to remove “illegal” content on the platform, such as hate speech and insults.
UK Government Looks to Ban Misogyny on Social Media in ‘Online Safety’ Law
The government is reportedly considering a measure to force social media companies to ban misogyny online as a part of the Online Safety Bill.
