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Will be hearing oral argument in murthy versus missouri, a case on federal Government Officials communicating with social Media Companies about content mediation policies and whether it amounts to government suppression or speech censorship. This oral argument will begin shortly. You are watching live coverage here on cspan. We will hear argument first this morning, case 23 411. Esther fletcher. Mr. Fletcher the government may not use corso threat to suppress speech but it is entitled the speed for itself i informing, persuading or criticizing private speakers. This case should be about the fundamental distinction between persuasion and coercion. This is not a typical student where a speaker challenges Government Actions affecting its own speech. Two states and five individuals are trying to use this to with and about social media platforms. That problem has infected every part of the case. Respondents dont have standing because they have not shown an imminent threat that the governmen
Coming in this evening and want to welcome you. I haveeo the privilege of being the president and ceo of the Andrew Jackson foundation and we are so happy to have you here tonight for our third history and court series, the third of the series tonight. I better look at my notes. These informal events are intended to offer you glimpses of the United States history as it relates to Andrew Jacksons america and enjoy some excellent wine we can seeak you are taking advantage of history always goes better with alcohol. [laughter] 2021 marks the bicentennial of when andrew and Rachel Jackson and their son Andrew Jackson junior moved into their newly constructed home. While significantly more modest demand the mansionis that you wl visit today. There was a substantial upgrade from this twostory farmhouse they lived in for the prior 17 years. But the question is why did they choose to construct this type of house beyond the functional considerations, what did it symbolize to them, how did it po
Coming up on waington journal, we talked about camping 2024n the future of the Republican Party. Jesse burns, Senior Editor of th hill, previews the week ahead on the campaign trail. Also, we discuss veterans and military issues. Washington journal starts now. Host it is washington journal for august 7, a poll asked respondents about overall confidence in the u. S. Military. There were fluctuations over several decades, current results show that americans are less likely to express a great deal or a lot of confidence in the military. We will show you those results. To start the program, we want your thoughts on your current level of confidence in the American Military and tell us why you have confidence or do not have confidence. Republicans 202 7488001, democrats 202 7488000 and independents 202 7488002. For active and former military members, 202 7488003. You can use the same number to text us this morning. You can post on social media at facebook. Com cspan or cspanwj on twitter and
Their case for them. New tension in Fulton County as Da Fani Willis Weighings the timing of a possible fourth donald trump against donald trump. Take a look at this House Collapsing into a river in alaska. Its just one result of recordbreaking b glacial flooding in juneau. The floodwaters forcing residents to flee and officials to declare a state of emergency. Thats one example of the Severe Weather hammering the country today. Well start with Donald Trumps legal team on the clock. They have just a few more hours to respond to the dojs request to restrict what the former president can publicly disclose about evidence. Special counsel jack smith made the request after trump wrote on social media, quote, if you go after me, im coming after you. Here is what trump attorney alina habba had to say about the request for the protective order. This is jack smith coming out as the victim here, saying its more him being afraid. The protective order in terms of witness testimony, exhibits, those