The legal battle surrounding Oregon's recording law, which prohibits unannounced audio recordings under Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 165.540(1)(c), has taken a turn in the case Project Veritas v. Schmidt. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals had previously ruled in favor of Project Veritas in July 2023, finding that the law violated the First Amendment. However, in a recent en banc decision, the court reversed its previous ruling and upheld the constitutionality of the law, signaling the continuation of the legal fight.
ORS 165.540(1)(c) states "It is unlawful for any person, unless the person is specifically informed that the communication is being recorded, to use any device to record a conversation unless all parties to the conversation are informed that the conversation is being recorded, except as provided under subsection (2) of this section."
Chief Judge Mary Murguia, and a majority of the other judges, ruled that the law is constitutional, while dissenting judges argued that it was overbroad and infringed on free speech. Benjamin Barr, attorney for James O’Keefe, plans to file a writ of certiorari to bring the case before the U.S. Supreme Court, asserting that the law restricts the ability to accurately record and share information, which is essential for journalistic practices.
We will continue to monitor developments in this case as it progresses toward the U.S. Supreme Court.
Tom Ellsworth and Patrick Bet-David reference OMG’s undercover footage of Pam Bondi, secretly recorded in a D.C. restaurant by an anonymous source, discussing “tens of thousands” of Epstein-related videos “all with little kids.” Bondi doubled down on her claims from the White House lawn, only to walk them back just days later... What changed?
No curiosity. No accountability.
“They don’t care about you… they want power.”
That should concern everyone.
Within minutes of reaching the U.S. border from South America, Anthony Rubin and his brother were surrounded by armed men, blindfolded, and taken deep into cartel territory.
“They tied us up… they just kept saying, ‘We’re going to see El Jefe,’” said Rubin.
They were interrogated, searched for wires, and forced to hand over all their electronics, except one hidden GoPro that miraculously survived.
The cartel smashed the equipment, destroyed footage, and said: “That’s the cost of your life.” Anthony and his brother walked away alive with a story few journalists live to tell.
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According to an HHS spokesperson, “Even during a public health emergency, pharmaceutical companies are still required to follow strict protocols for clinical testing. For emergency use, companies must show that the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. Oversight doesn’t stop at approval — the FDA and other agencies also monitor products closely once they’re in use… HHS remains committed to full transparency and evidence-based oversight — putting the safety of the American people first.”
The company has still not responded to OMG's request for comment.
Anthony Rubin (founder of MUCKRAKER.com) joins us to discuss the reality of on-the-ground journalism, including his harrowing journey of being kidnapped by the Mexican cartel while exposing the truth on the ground.
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