Freedom of Speech and Expression

Trump Administration Cancels Scores of Grants to Study Online Misinformation

Federal agencies say that by axing the funding they are protecting the First Amendment. Critics see it as stifling scientific inquiry into sources of harmful online content.

By Steven Lee Myers

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How ‘Free Speech’ Became a New Flashpoint Between Europe and U.S.

The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening.

By Jeanna Smialek and Adam Satariano

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E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk’s X

European regulators are considering fining X more than $1 billion, after weighing the risks of further antagonizing Mr. Musk and President Trump.

By Adam Satariano

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Consumer Bureau Seeks to Undo Settlement and Repay Mortgage Lender

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to return a $105,000 penalty it collected last fall when it resolved a discrimination lawsuit.

By Stacy Cowley