First Amendment Under Fire

President Donald Trump and his administration are gearing up to challenge a recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld the right to burn the American flag as a form of symbolic speech protected under the First Amendment. Trump signed an executive order on Monday morning directing the attorney general to prosecute individuals who desecrate the flag while inciting violence or breaking other laws.

The executive order aims to clarify the boundaries of the First Amendment in relation to flag desecration, despite the Supreme Court’s 1989 ruling that burning the flag is a constitutionally protected act of free speech. This move has sparked controversy and reignited the debate over the limits of free expression.

White House Updates

DEALER’S CHOICE: Trump claims to hold ‘incredible cards’ that could ‘destroy China’ but refrains from playing them at this time.

‘GOT ALONG GREAT’: Trump praises his relationship with Kim Jong Un amidst a summit with South Korea.

President Donald Trump, right, met with Kim Jong Un in Singapore in June 2018 during his first term as president. (Evan Vucci/The Associated Press)

Capitol Hill Developments

JUDICIAL GRIDLOCK: Trump threatens legal action over a century-old Senate tradition that delays his nominees.

JUDGE JAM: Trump warns of a lawsuit over ‘blue slips’ as a top GOP senator resists bending Senate rules for nominees.

‘DELIVER LEADERSHIP’: Retired Air Force colonel who piloted the last flight out of Afghanistan embarks on a new mission.

BLOCK PARTY: Senate Republicans express frustration as Democrats utilize the Epstein saga to impede Trump’s agenda.

Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein (Rick Friedman/Corbis via Getty Images; Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Across America Highlights

BORDER BATTLE SHIFT: Mexican immigrant-turned-congresswoman criticizes Democratic claims that Texas redistricting harms Hispanic vote.

MIND THE GAP: Bridge collapse assistance becomes an economic tactic in the escalating feud between Trump and Moore.

INNER CIRCLE: Zohran Mamdani campaign supporter backs a prominent ‘Squad’ member’s reelection bid.

STRENGTH TEST: Mamdani struggles with bench press at a Brooklyn event.

DEFIANCE BLUEPRINT: Mamdani identifies Democratic cities as models for combating the Trump administration in NYC.

New York City Democratic mayoral nominee, Zohran Mamdani, spoke to supporters at a canvass launch event in Prospect Park on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Deirdre Heavey/Fox News Digital)

PAXTON’S PICK: Texas’ Ken Paxton endorses a candidate to succeed him as attorney general.

‘MAJOR LIABILITY’: Florida AG announces an investigation into sanctuary jurisdictions issuing trucking licenses to undocumented immigrants.

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