During a speech on Israel's war with Hamas at the University of Michigan, a conservative speaker faced a disruptive student protest. Protestors showed pictures of Palestinians who died in Gaza and shouted anti-Israel slogans. The university failed to protect free speech and the right to listen. 

A debate erupted between conservative and left-leaning media outlets when Washington Post reporter Paul Farhi suggested that journalists without traditional media credentials lack professional standards. Farhi argued that while professional journalists are not perfect, they at least strive to adhere to a set of standards, while amateurs have no such obligation. However, conservative critics pointed out that nearly 40% of Americans do not trust professional journalists, exposing a deep divide between left and right-leaning media. 

Accusations of election fraud made by conservatives are denied by Democrats. Evidence indicates that the government is censoring reports of irregularities and labeling them as "misinformation." The Election Integrity Partnership is accused of silencing concerns about election integrity, violating the First Amendment. 

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is endangered as it may be used as a platform for unrelated legislation. Congress should avoid turning the NDAA into a Christmas tree for cronyism and bad policy. One such example is the proposed American Security Drone Act, which aims to restrict the countries where drones for the American market can be assembled. Critics argue that this kind of industrial policy can lead to stagnation, hinder innovation, harm American drone users, and remove pressure for American companies to improve their products. Instead, Congress should reject the bill and prioritize open trade and competition.

The Digest, 11/24/2023 @1200AM, CDT

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