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A Supreme Court case that dealt with allegations of government 'jawboning' to pressure social media companies into content moderation. The court ultimately dismissed the case, ruling the plaintiffs lacked standing.

The practice of government officials using their influence to informally pressure private companies, particularly social media platforms, to censor speech. This was the subject of the Missouri vs. Biden case.

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who wrote the majority opinions in the landmark cases overturning the Chevron Doctrine and defining the scope of presidential immunity.

The special counsel appointed to oversee federal criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump's actions.

Wealthy special interests injecting massive amounts of money into politics to destroy reputations and enforce tribalism.

Political approach dividing people into identity groups, noted as a driver for ideological blindness.

An ABC News journalist who is scheduled to conduct a critical, high-stakes interview with President Biden, which is seen as a pivotal moment for Biden to demonstrate his cognitive fitness.

A 2021 Florida law that imposed restrictions on social media platforms' ability to moderate content, particularly from political candidates. This law was also central to the NetChoice Supreme Court case.

A 2021 Texas law that sought to prevent large social media platforms from removing users or posts based on political viewpoint. This law was challenged in the NetChoice case.

A Supreme Court case concerning laws from Florida and Texas that aimed to regulate content moderation on large social media platforms. The court ruled in favor of the platforms, protecting their editorial judgment as a form of free speech.

A legal concept regarding the protection of a president from criminal prosecution. The Supreme Court ruled that former presidents have absolute immunity for official acts related to core constitutional powers.

Exchange-traded markets allowing users to bet on the outcome of future events.