Today's headlines: Disney has filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for unlawful retaliation and free speech violations after he diluted Disney's self-government authority. Montana Representative Zooey Zephyr was barred from speaking on the House floor and gallery for the remainder of the legislative session, following her reference to a proposed ban on gender affirming care for minors. E. Jean Carroll testified against Donald Trump, accusing him of defamation after she alleged he raped her and lied in his denial. Lastly, Elizabeth Holmes has won a reprieve after appealing her requirement to report to prison while pursuing an appeal on her original fraud conviction.
Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:
NPR: Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming 'government retaliation'
AP News: Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor
Politico: ‘I’m here because Donald Trump raped me,’ Carroll says on witness stand
NBC News: Elizabeth Holmes' sentence delayed, keeping convicted former Theranos chief out of prison for now
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