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WATCH NOW: Chris Evans & @MarkKassen are joined by @SyracuseIDJC director @margarettalev for an #ASPChat answering your questions about press access, freedom of the press, and First Amendment rights. Watch the full ASP Chat exclusively at astartingpoint.com/chats/press-fr…


TUNE IN TOMORROW at 12PM ET to hear ASP's Chris Evans & @MarkKassen Chat with @SyracuseIDJC professor Margaret Talev about press access. #ASPChat Watch exclusively here 👉 astartingpoint.com/chats


TUNE IN: this Wednesday, 4/23 to hear Chris Evans & @MarkKassen Chat with @SyracuseIDJC professor Margaret Talev about press freedom and the First Amendment. #ASPChat Watch here at 12PM ET: astartingpoint.com/chats

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@SyracuseIDJC professor Margaret Talev about press freedom and the First Amendment. #ASPChat

Watch here at 12PM ET: astartingpoint.com/chats

ASP WEEKLY POINTS: The latest headlines: ➡️ Pope Frances Dies at Age 88 ➡️ U.S. May Exit Russia Ukraine Peace Talks ➡️ Harvard, White House Clash Over International Students ➡️ Trump to Add Port Fees for Chinese Ships Read & Sign up: shorturl.at/0O1xg


The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to limit district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions. @RepDeborahRoss (D-NC), a lawyer & member of the House Judiciary Committee, discusses. Full conversation: shorturl.at/qYSlJ


The ASP Homeroom newsletter is out, with education resources for this month's headlines: ➡️ El Salvador Refuses to Return U.S. Man ➡️ Bill Passes to Curb Nationwide Injunctions ➡️ Legal Aid Ended for Migrant Children ➡️ CDC Reports 700+ Measles Cases shorturl.at/cgqZq


ASP WEEKLY POINTS: Read the latest headlines: ➡️ Supreme Court Sides with Garcia ➡️ Trump to Announce Semiconductor Tariffs ➡️ U.S. & Iran Begin Nuclear Talks ➡️ Budget Agenda Advances in Congress ➡️ Trump Calls for Permanent Daylight Savings Sign up: shorturl.at/L5DsK


New legislation by Sen. @SenJeffMerkley (D-OR) would provide legal representation for unaccompanied migrant minors entering the U.S. Watch conversation: shorturl.at/Z584C


The Trump administration seeks the limiting of district judges' power as injunctions pause some executive orders. @RepDeborahRoss (D-NC), lawyer & member of the House Judiciary Committee, discusses how injunctions work & whether they should be scaled back. shorturl.at/qYSlJ


ASP WEEKLY POINTS: Read the latest headlines: ➡️ Markets Fall After New Tariffs ➡️ Senate Acts on Budget Resolution ➡️ "Generational Flooding" Impacts 14 States ➡️ Hungary to Withdraw from ICC ➡️ Judge Considers Contempt Order Sign up now: shorturl.at/L5DsK


STATE OF PLAY: Forty-one out of fifty U.S. states utilize income taxes to fund state services. State Rep. April Berg (D-WA) and State Rep. Carlton Wing (R-AR) discuss the pros and cons of income taxes. Watch their full conversation with @NCSLorg here: astartingpoint.com/explores/state…


ASP WEEKLY POINTS: Read the latest headlines: ➡️ Signal Chat Disclosure Prompts Lawsuit ➡️ Senate Strikes Down Overdraft Fee Rule ➡️ Trump Appeals Deportation Case to Supreme Court ➡️ New Tariffs on Cars ➡️ U.S. Seeks Foreign Eggs Sign up now: shorturl.at/L5DsK


As Hollywood pushes for stronger protections against AI’s use of copyrighted works, ASP spoke with @RepMaxwellFrost (D-FL) about AI’s impact on the music industry and his views on copyright safeguards for artists. Watch: shorturl.at/1wbxP


170+ members of Congress introduced legislation to repeal the 'Death Tax.' Rep. @AustinScottGA08, a co-sponsor of the bill, discusses the history of the tax, how it applies to family farms & small businesses, & why they're seeking to eliminate it. Watch: shorturl.at/bgOyt


ASP WEEKLY POINTS: Read the latest headlines: ➡️ Dismantling of Dept. of Education Begins ➡️ Gaza Ceasefire Collapses ➡️ Alien Enemies Act Deportations ➡️ Ukraine-Russia Partial Ceasefire ➡️ AI Music & Copyright Dispute Sign up now & stay informed: shorturl.at/L5DsK


The latest ASP Homeroom newsletter is out, with education resources about this month's biggest headlines: ➡️ Department of Education Closure ➡️ School Choice Push ➡️ Tariffs ➡️ DOGE ➡️ Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Read & sign up now: shorturl.at/USSfu


According to the CDC, 79% of reported measles cases in 2025 have been in children or adolescents under 19. Pulmonologist, @RepDexterOR (D-OR), discusses the symptoms of measles and what to do if exposed to the virus. Full clip: astartingpoint.com/dailies/1sP0ZI…


As of March 6th, 94% of reported measles cases were in people unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status. How should government respond to the measles outbreak? @RepDexterOR (D-OR), a pulmonologist & critical care medicine specialist, discusses. Watch astartingpoint.com/dailies/1sP0ZI…


ASP WEEKLY POINTS: Read the latest headlines: ➡️ Trump Invokes Law to Deport Hundreds ➡️ Judges Order Federal Workforce Reinstated ➡️ Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Talks ➡️ Tornados ➡️ Airstrikes in Yemen ➡️ Birthright Citizenship Sign up now: shorturl.at/L5DsK


As of last Thursday, 222 measles cases had been reported in the U.S. @RepDexterOR (D-OR), a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist, sat down with ASP to share insight on the outbreak and her recommendations for public safety. Watch more: astartingpoint.com/dailies/1sP0ZI…


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