Politics
Florida Biologist Wins Settlement Over Social Media Post
A Florida biologist has won a $485,000 settlement after being fired for a social media post criticizing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. The case highlights the ongoing tensions between state officials and political activists.
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The Hill
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said on Thursday he was “disappointed” in the Senate for heading on a weeklong recess without holding a vote on a reconciliation bill to fund federal immigration agencies, joining a chorus of House Republicans frustrated with the upper chamber’s inaction. “I think it’s st
2026-05-22 20:17 UTC
The Hill
Florida officials have reached a settlement in which they will pay $485,000 to a biologist fired from her state job over a social media post criticizing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk after his assassination. Brittney Brown lost her job at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
2026-05-22 20:23 UTC