Media Research Center President Brent Bozell called out yet another Big Tech company for interfering in U.S. elections — and he has the receipts to prove it. During a Tuesday interview with nationally syndicated radio host Mark Levin on The Mark Levin Show‚ Bozell lambasted Facebook following an MRC Special Report detailing how the Meta-owned social media platform interfered in U.S. elections 39 times since 2008.  Bozell minced no words in his response to the MRC findings‚ stating‚ “We looked at Facebook since 2008. We found 39 examples of Facebook directly interfering with political campaigns.” Bozell said‚ “This is‚ it’s systematic. … These Big Tech companies have got to stop interfering.” The MRC president referred to a bombshell report published by MRC Free Speech America on Monday. READ IT: 39 Times Facebook Interfered in US Elections Since 2008 The report found that while Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has publicly embraced the First Amendment and the freedom of expression‚ his companies’ censorship acts have directly interfered with the democratic process in American elections.  The evidence shows that while censorship was not exclusively directed toward Republicans‚ a large proportion of it was aimed at non-Democrat candidates‚ ultimately reaching its height in the lead-up to‚ and shortly after‚ the 2020 election. “In 2020‚ [Facebook] censured Trump ads; Trump super PAC ads; Hunter Biden suppression is what exploded in 2020; and then you have the anti-COVID posts‚ which were all taken down‚” Bozell told Levin.  Tellingly‚ Facebook censored Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)‚ then a Democratic presidential candidate‚ for launching an ad “calling for breaking up Big Tech companies‚” Bozell added‚ before saying in jest‚ “I love it.” The censorship was vast and rampant‚ Bozell continued. “They also removed an anti-Antifa ad that was run by [Rep.] Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). In 2021‚ they officially suspended Donald Trump from their platform.” The MRC report on Facebook’s election interference comes just weeks after it published a similar report on Google's election interference tactics. The Google report found at least 41 times the tech giant used its power to interfere in U.S. elections. Related: 41 Times Google Has Interfered in US Elections Since 2008 “Their algorithms are being tinkered with so that they can advance the left in America. … Google has the power to define what is and what isn’t truth‚” Bozell said of Google at the time. You May Also Like: MRC President Bozell Details Startling Reality About Google: It Has ‘Power to Define’ Truth Conservatives are under attack. Contact your representatives and demand that Big Tech be held to account to mirror the First Amendment while providing transparency‚ clarity on hate speech and equal footing for conservatives. If you have been censored‚ contact us using CensorTrack’s contact form‚ and help us hold Big Tech accountable.

Hundreds of pro-Hamas protesters who were arrested this past week for taking over New York universities with unruly rallies will not face criminal records‚ the New York Post reported.According to the media outlet‚ none of the 228 demonstrators who participated in the protests at Columbia University and New York University received charges that will go on their records.The rowdy protesters were detained by the New York Police Department and released a short time later. Of the 120 anti-Israel activists who were removed from the NYU campus on Monday‚ 116 received summonses for trespassing‚ and four received desk appearance tickets for other charges‚ including resisting arrest.DATs require the charged individuals to appear in the New York City Criminal Court for arraignment. Another 108 pro-Palestinian protesters‚ including Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter‚ Isra Hirsi‚ were arrested at Columbia University earlier this month — 100 received summonses for trespassing and eight received DATs.Neither summonses nor DATs go on criminal records.One law enforcement source told the Post that the lack of accountability will only push the pro-Hamas activists to continue their demonstrations.&;quot;They'll keep getting arrested and go back out and keep doing the same thing because this is all a performative game for them‚&;quot; the source explained. &;quot;It's a game because the system doesn't hold them accountable for their nightly temper tantrums.&;quot;The campus takeovers prompted Columbia University to switch its Morningside Heights classes to &;quot;hybrid‚&;quot; which effectively canceled nearly all in-person courses with few exceptions. Many administrators and staff members were encouraged to work remotely to avoid the potentially dangerous demonstrations. Most individuals arrested at Columbia University receive summonses‚ and some others received DATs for offenses including resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer‚ the Post reported.The protesters have repeatedly refused to leave the university campuses‚ setting up tents and signs while demanding the schools divest from companies with ties to Israel.Despite the protesters dodging jail time and criminal records‚ more than 1‚400 academics signed a letter vowing to boycott Columbia University events over the brief detainments‚ according to the school's newspaper. The academics from around the globe also demanded the university &;quot;divest from Israel's US-backed genocide in Gaza and the West Bank.&;quot;&;quot;We are appalled by the Columbia administration's decision to call the NYPD's Strategic Response Group onto campus‚ in full riot gear‚ to arrest over one hundred peacefully protesting students‚&;quot; the letter stated.Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33;

Stephen A. Smith is under fire again‚ but it’s not for a reason one might think. Rather‚ Smith spoke out in defense of former president Donald Trump. “Black folks find him relatable because what he’s going through is similar to what black Americans have gone through‚” Smith told Sean Hannity on a Fox News segment. “He wasn’t lying‚ he was telling the truth. When you see the law‚ law enforcement‚ the court system‚ and everything else being exercised against him‚ it is something that black folks throughout this nation can relate to with some of our historic‚ iconic figures — we’ve seen that happen throughout society‚” he continued. Smith then took to his own podcast to explain himself‚ telling his audience that he was asked a question — and he simply answered it. Jason Whitlock isn’t buying it and believes Smith is just trying to “build up his YouTube channel.” “If you’re gonna’ make statements like that‚ which are very bold‚ you have to be able to take the heat. And Stephen A. Smith is realizing this is much different than debating whether LeBron James is greater than Michael Jordan‚” Steve Kim says. However‚ he doesn’t have a problem with Smith’s original statement. “Don’t be upset at Stephen A. Smith for amplifying his own view‚” he says‚ noting there’s a grain of truth to what Smith told Hannity. As a black man with a platform himself‚ Whitlock knows that those critical of what Smith said are often guilty of believing that all people of a certain race should hold similar political beliefs. “Their job is to make sure that anybody black in the public space‚ we’re all on the same note.” Want more from Jason Whitlock&;#63;To enjoy more fearless conversations at the crossroads of culture‚ faith‚ sports‚ and comedy with Jason Whitlock‚ subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America‚ defend the Constitution‚ and live the American dream.

Jed Handelsman Shugerman‚ a law professor at Boston University‚ thinks Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's prosecution of Donald Trump is a &;quot;historic mistake.&;quot;Shugerman made that conclusion after witnessing opening arguments on Monday in which prosecutors alleged Trump &;quot;orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the 2016 presidential election.&;quot; In short‚ prosecutors claim Trump falsified business records to interfere in the 2016 election.The problems with their thesis‚ Shugerman wrote in the New York Times‚ are obvious: an &;quot;unprecedented use of state law&;quot; and a &;quot;persistent avoidance of specifying an election crime or a valid theory of fraud.&;quot; &;quot;As a reality check‚ it is legal for a candidate to pay for a nondisclosure agreement. Hush money is unseemly‚ but it is legal‚&;quot; Shugerman wrote.He continued:In Monday’s opening argument‚ the prosecutor Matthew Colangelo still evaded specifics about what was illegal about influencing an election‚ but then he claimed‚ “It was election fraud‚ pure and simple.” None of the relevant state or federal statutes refer to filing violations as fraud. Calling it “election fraud” is a legal and strategic mistake‚ exaggerating the case and setting up the jury with high expectations that the prosecutors cannot meet.According to Shugerman‚ there are &;quot;three red flags raising concerns about selective prosecution&;quot; in the case‚ all three of which concern the novel legal theory prosecutors are using against Trump for which there is no precedent.&;quot;Eight years after the alleged crime itself‚ it is reasonable to ask if this is more about Manhattan politics than New York law‚&;quot; Shugerman wrote. &;quot;This case should serve as a cautionary tale about broader prosecutorial abuses in America.&;quot;He added‚ &;quot;This case is still an embarrassment of prosecutorial ethics and apparent selective prosecution.&;quot;Still‚ Shugerman said the legal process should play itself out — but predicted Trump may ultimately win.&;quot;If Monday’s opening is a preview of exaggerated allegations‚ imprecise legal theories‚ and persistently unaddressed problems‚ the prosecutors might not win a conviction at all‚&;quot; he said.George Washington Law School professor Jonathan Turley holds similar views about the case. On Monday‚ Turley said he is left in &;quot;utter disbelief&;quot; that Bragg chose to prosecute the case‚ which he described as &;quot;an embarrassment.&;quot;Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33;

The Biden administration has proven unwilling or at the very least unable to prevent millions of illegal aliens from stealing into the United States. Facing the fallout of the federal government's failure to effectively enforce immigration law and secure America's borders‚ Republican lawmakers across the country have begun empowering their respective states to pick up the slack. Oklahoma is poised to become the latest state to criminalize illegal immigration‚ assuming Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) does not ultimately side with Democrats and future waves of illegal aliens on the issue. The bill The state House passed House Bill 4156 last week in a 77-20 vote along party lines. The state Senate followed suit on Tuesday‚ approving the bill in a 39-8 vote. The bill is now headed to Gov. Stitt's desk for ratification. HB 4156 would have the Sooner State recognize that a person &;quot;commits an impermissible occupation if the person is an alien and willfully and without permission enters and remains in the State of Oklahoma without having first obtained legal authorization to enter the United States.&;quot; An illegal alien convicted of committing an &;quot;impermissible occupation&;quot; is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding one year and/or by a fine not exceeding $500. Additionally‚ an illegal alien convicted under the new law would be required to leave the state within 72 hours of his conviction or release from custody. For repeat offenses‚ illegal aliens will be charged with felonies punishable by up to two years in prison and/or a heftier fine. Again‚ upon conviction or release — whichever comes first — unlawfully imported convicts will be sent packing. The legislation stresses that the presence of illegal aliens inside Oklahoma &;quot;is a matter of statewide concern‚&;quot; and as such‚ all local governments are to be barred from adopting sanctuary policies that conflict with HB 4156. Gov. Stitt told Public Radio Tulsa last week‚ &;quot;President Biden is not using the tools in his belt to secure the southern border. So‚ yes‚ states are stepping up to say we're going to make it very difficult to come here illegally‚ not follow our rules.&;quot; “I'm not going to make a decision right now whether I'll sign it or not‚” Stitt said‚ days ahead of the state Senate's successful vote on HB 4156. &;quot;There's too many variables on what's in the bill. Our team‚ we'll look at it‚ and we'll review that.&;quot; The framing Republican state Sen. Tom Woods said in a statement‚ &;quot;I am proud to have taken this vote that will better protect Oklahomans and crack down on illegal immigration in our state.&;quot; &;quot;The failed border policies by the federal government have made it necessary for states to take the law into their own hands and craft policies to ensure we know who is coming here and eliminate criminal organizations‚&;quot; continued Woods. &;quot;The influx of illegal immigration has created a dire situation‚ and we are seeing an increased amount of illegal marijuana grows‚ drugs‚ and organized criminal activity that needs to be eradicated. This bill will give law enforcement the tools necessary to deport criminals.&;quot; State Sen. Jessica Garvin (R)‚ the first Hispanic woman elected to serve in the Oklahoma legislature‚ defended the bill‚ stressing it was incumbent upon those who seek to migrate to the United States to do so legally. &;quot;My grandparents legally immigrated to the United States from Mexico and went through the naturalization process to become citizens‚&;quot; Garvin said in a statement. &;quot;Their journey is emblematic of the appropriate pathway to citizenship‚ and the majority of legal immigrants want others to come here through the proper channels as well.&;quot; Democratic state Sen. Michael Brooks of Oklahoma City blasted the bill‚ suggesting it would have been better to alternatively give state IDs or driver's licenses to migrants &;quot;who comply with specific requirements‚ including paying state and federal income tax.&;quot; Echoing the recent suggestion by Denver's Democratic Mayor Mike Johnson‚ who suggested that illegal aliens serve to provide businesses with an exploitable workforce‚ Brooks stressed‚ &;quot;Immigrants make up seven percent of Oklahoma's labor force‚ most often in hard-to-fill jobs in hospitality‚ agriculture‚ and construction. ... Oklahoma has 33‚000 undocumented immigrants who pay about $26 million annually in state income tax. We're already facing workforce shortages. How will we fill those jobs or make up that $26 million&;#63;&;quot; Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat (R) underscored that the &;quot;Oklahoma legislature is taking the necessary action to protect our citizens. Doing nothing is unconscionable and this legislation is the appropriate measure to keep Oklahomans safe and uphold the rule of law.&;quot; The pattern Whereas Democrat-run states and cities have in years past adopted sanctuary laws and policies at odds with federal immigration law‚ a growing number of Republican-run states are embracing laws and policies in the spirit of federal law. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ratified Senate Bill 4 in December‚ making illegal entry into the Lone Star State a class B misdemeanor and enabling state officials to deport illegal aliens. The law would have gone into full effect last month were it not for the meddling of the Biden Department of Justice‚ presently tying up the legislation in the court system. &;quot;Four years ago‚ the United States had the fewest illegal border crossings in decades‚&;quot; Abbott said in a statement. &;quot;It was because of four policies put in place by the Trump administration that led to such a low number of illegal crossings.&;quot; Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) ratified a bill on April 10 enabling state police to arrest and deport certain illegal aliens. Reynolds reiterated‚ &;quot;The Biden administration has failed to enforce our nation’s immigration laws‚ putting the protection and safety of Iowans at risk.&;quot; Republican legislators in the Louisiana Senate passed Senate Bill 388 earlier this month. If passed by the state House and ratified‚ then illegal aliens caught by local authorities could face up to one year in prison and $4‚000 in fines. State Sen. Valarie Hodges (R) noted on X‚ &;quot;It is imperative that‚ WE‚ as a State‚ protect our citizens in this time of invasion from the crime‚ drugs‚ and human trafficking that come with an open border.&;quot; Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33;

UFC Hall of Fame inductee Ronda Rousey said that the entirety of mixed martial arts media &;quot;happily&;quot; turned on her‚ and that included commentator Joe Rogan.Rousey has been promoting her new book‚ &;quot;Our Fight‚&;quot; and has made headlines for new revelations about believing she is the &;quot;greatest fighter that has ever lived&;quot; and stating that concussions are what ended her career‚ not losses.While appearing on the &;quot;Chris Cuomo Project‚&;quot; Rousey again made newsworthy comments‚ this time about her industry. The former fighter responded to Cuomo asking what it was like to not be able to explain how she was suffering from concussions at the time of her retirement.&;quot;It was disappointing to see how happily everyone turned on me‚&;quot; Rousey replied. &;quot;People like Joe Rogan‚ who were crying in the ring out of the honor of being able to call my fights‚ people I considered friends in the media‚ so quickly turned on me‚&;quot; she claimed.Rousey had said in an early April 2024 interview that near the end of her career‚ she had so many concussions that she literally couldn't take a jab in training without suffering one.&;quot;I'm also kind of grateful for it‚&;quot; Rousey continued. &;quot;It forced me to separate other people's perception of me‚ from my own perception of myself‚ which I hadn't realized had become intertwined. When you have that outpouring of love and support from people‚ you’re being love-bombed from the world.&;quot; Ronda Rousey: MMA media hates me‚ it's fine. No‚ not a single person has called me or anything like that. They've all just doubled down and said that I'm making excuses. Or lying. Or was blowing things out of proportion. Or not giving credit where it's due. \n\nFull podcast here:\u2026 — (@) The former champion said that a lot of her mindset had to do with pleasing others and chasing a life of fame and fortune in order to &;quot;impress everybody else.&;quot;&;quot;I was pandering to everybody and doing things that other people would think was cool‚ but I didn’t really enjoy. I do not enjoy being paparazzi-famous. I hate it‚&;quot; she explained. &;quot;Being put through that‚ it forced me to see that oh‚ this isn't real love‚ this was fake.&;quot;The 37-year-old added that she came to a realization that the media's criticism of her was actually a criticism of itself.&;quot;They don't actually know me‚ they don't actually love me‚ they don't actually hate me‚ this is a reflection of themselves and what I represent to them‚&;quot; she asserted. Out now: my interview with Ronda Rousey - she says Joe Rogan went bad on her AND she talks about how she hid being concussed. \n\nhttps://t.co/kvDUzKvue8 — (@) Cuomo also asked if Rogan or any other media members had reached out to Rousey since hearing about her concussions.&;quot;Nobody is correcting themselves‚&;quot; Cuomo affirmed.&;quot;MMA media hates me‚ but it’s fine‚&;quot; Rousey declared. &;quot;Not a single person has called me or anything like that‚ they've all just doubled down and said that I'm making excuses or lying or blowing things out of proportion or not giving credit where it's due. I'll be waiting for that call forever.&;quot;&;quot;Are you waiting for it&;#63; Or do you get it and get where they're coming from&;#63;&;quot; Cuomo then asked. &;quot;I get that they're a bunch of a**holes‚&;quot; Rousey laughed. &;quot;That's what I get. I get 'f**k you.' I would rather not have those fake friendships in my life‚ I would rather that those people expose themselves.&;quot;Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33;

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