Free Speech Under Fire in America

Senator Peter Welch is sounding the alarm over government crackdowns on free speech, citing how immigration authorities under Trump targeted noncitizens for their views and associations — prompting him to push for the Land of the Free Act to shield visa holders and green card holders from deportation for speaking out. Real lives are at stake: student Mohsen Mahdawi shares how this chills campus speech and threatens millions. Meanwhile, Governor Phil Scott has been busy vetoing bills — including one that would’ve cut healthcare costs via reference pricing, another on AI in mental health, and a fair employment bill — citing separation of powers and community input concerns. But there’s good news: Vermont’s getting $3 million in federal grants to upgrade parks and trails, boosting outdoor access for all. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87893c646adda247