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Riley Gaines, Nick Shirley ask where ‘No Kings’ protesters are on California bill they say targets journalists

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April 25, 2026

OutKick host Riley Gaines and independent journalist Nick Shirley agreed on Friday that the “No Kings” protesters are oddly silent when it comes to a bill they say would punish citizen journalists.

California Democrats are being ripped over a bill that one state assembly member has dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” which he argues would “criminalize” investigative journalism.

The controversial AB 2624 bill, officially titled “Privacy for immigration support services providers,” creates privacy protections for immigration support service providers, employees and volunteers, including hiding their addresses and imposing penalties on those who publish their image on social media. Democratic lawmakers say the legislation is needed to protect people from targeted political violence.

However, critics, including Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, argue the bill would actually work to “silence citizen journalists and shield taxpayer-funded organizations from public scrutiny.”

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Shirley, who became a national figure after making videos about fraud in Minnesota and California as he investigated various businesses, blasted the bill during his Friday appearance on Gaines’ show.

“Instead of going after the fraudsters, California is going after the people exposing the fraud,” Gaines said as she marveled at the situation, asking Shirley to explain the bill.

“And what this will do is it will make it criminal to search and investigate fraud, specifically an immigrant service provider’s,” and specifically those being funded by taxpayer dollars, he said. “If you were to go and make a video out front saying how much money this location got, and they said that your visit was unwelcoming, they could then charge you for harassment, and you could then be charged $4,000 for a civil fine or $10,000 for a criminal fine, and $50,000 for a felony.”

Gaines specifically noted that the idea that content would be taken offline for alleging fraud is a violation of the First Amendment.

“They’re literally saying you cannot film in public space,” Shirley said, noting that they can then give a journalist a piece of paper saying they do not have permission to film and they “would then be able to force your content to be taken down unless you want to receive a $4,000 fine.”

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“Feels very authoritarian, which, we see in the news cycle all the time, these ‘No Kings Day’ protesters, where are they when it comes to a bill like this?” she asked. “Do you find hypocrisy in the general public’s response, especially those who are on the very radical fringe side of things? Do you notice the hypocrisy there?”

“Oh, 100%,” Shirley agreed. “And what I’m doing is not like a right or left issue. I’m exposing fraud that’s taking place, and now they’re trying to censor me for exposing fraud. And they’re trying to not just censor me. The bill says ‘people.’ It doesn’t say ‘journalist.’”

“So, where are the people? Why aren’t there other people saying anything?” he asked. “Where’s all the protesters that are yelling ‘fascist’ this, ‘fascist’ that, when they are actually trying to suppress our speech by trying to pass a bill that it’s a direct attack on our First Amendment?”

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A local California station, KCRA, published a fact-check that said California wasn’t trying to criminalize investigative journalism, saying it was about “organizations that provide services to immigrants and protecting them from harassment.”

It went on to report Democratic California Assemblymember Mia Bonta wrote the bill to “primarily allow people who work or volunteer at immigration support service organizations to be added to the Secretary of State’s ‘Safe at Home’ program.”

“The program is designed to protect individuals who fear for their safety,” KCRA reported. “Supporters have said this is needed in response to the Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies that they say have put workers who provide the services at risk. Under the proposal, immigrant support service providers who have certified, documented threats of harassment or threats would have their personal information shielded.”

Fox News’ Elaine Mallon and Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.

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Matthew Stafford’s wife sends message to husband’s possible heir apparent, Rams draft pick Ty Simpson

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April 25, 2026

Addison Blake

Even at 38, Matthew Stafford remains one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks. In fact, he added another trophy to his collection in February, winning his first league MVP award.

Stafford edged New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye after throwing a career-best 46 touchdowns. The 2026 season will be his 18th, and with nearly two decades in the league, the Rams appear to be looking toward the future following Thursday night’s first round.

The Rams selected former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick, potentially positioning him as Stafford’s successor. The decision sparked strong reactions and drew a response from Kelly Stafford, the veteran quarterback’s wife.

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Simpson said Kelly Stafford welcomed him to the team with a message on social media.

“Kelly has actually texted me on Instagram and welcomed me and told me to hit her up if we need anything,” Simpson said during his introductory press conference. “But I can’t wait to talk to Matthew. I’m super ecstatic because I just want to pick his brain.”

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Simpson was the full-time starter at Alabama, throwing for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2025.

Rams coach Sean McVay shut down any speculation that Simpson was joining the team to compete with Stafford for the starting job.

“There were a lot of players that we liked, but when you do look at it, I think the thing you liked about the body of work is … let’s make one thing clear, this is Matthew’s team,” McVay said Thursday. “You get a chance to be able to address the backup quarterback.”

Simpson’s parents visited with Rams general manager Les Snead during Alabama’s trip to the Los Angeles area for the Rose Bowl in January, the NFL Network reported. Simpson’s father, Jason Simpson, is the head football coach at UT Martin.

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Eagles’ wheeler-dealer Howie Roseman adds pass rusher Jonathan Greenard in trade with Vikings

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April 25, 2026

Addison Blake

The NFL Draft isn’t official unless Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is wheeling and dealing to make his team better, even at the expense of others.

Roseman was definitely doing all of that during Friday’s second round when he added veteran edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to bolster the team’s defense, which had lost Jaelan Phillips to the Carolina Panthers in free agency.

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The Vikings traded Greenard and the 244th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Eagles in exchange for the 98th overall pick in this draft and a third-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Immediately upon making the trade, OutKick confirmed that Greenard and the Eagles reached an agreement on a four-year contract extension worth $100 million. ESPN reported the extension includes $50 million fully guaranteed.

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So why did the Eagles do this?

Well, they just added a player who collected 27.5 sacks the past three seasons in Minnesota and Houston.

So they’re filling the void left by the departure of Phillips, who has 28 sacks in his entire five-year career.

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And the Eagles did it at a cost savings because while they’re spending $100 million on Greenard, the Panthers signed Phillips for $120 million over four years with $80 million guaranteed.

The Vikings, it should be noted, aren’t typically in the business of trading away talent. But they were in a pickle because Greenard was demanding a raise on a contract that had two years remaining at an average of $19 million per season.

Greenard’s contract demands came despite the fact his sack total dipped to only three last season.

The Vikings weren’t comfortable giving a player with multiple years left on his contract a raise after a subpar season. They also didn’t love the idea of enduring a possible contract holdout the entire offseason and possibly into training camp.

So when Roseman called, they picked up the phone and avoided all that distraction. But it helped make the Eagles better.

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Fernando Mendoza says the Raiders have ‘the most Hispanic fan base’

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April 25, 2026

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza claimed his new team has the “most Hispanic fan base” after going No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft. Mendoza made the statement during his introductory press conference for the team on Friday.

“The history of the Raiders, especially the Hispanic history, is like no other. I believe it’s probably the most Hispanic fan base and legends like Mr. [Jim] Plunkett, like Mr. [Tom] Flores. I mean, all those legendary Hispanic idols and cornerstones of the franchise. It means a lot as a Cuban American to come to this franchise and help try to carry the torch. But again, I’ve got to prove it, and I’m really looking forward to connecting with the Hispanic community here,” Mendoza said.

Mendoza himself is Cuban, as the descendant of Cuban refugees.

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After Fidel Castro seized control of Cuba and installed a communist regime, all four of Mendoza’s grandparents fled the country and came to America.

“We all thought it was temporary,” Mendoza’s maternal grandfather, Alberto Espino, previously told The Washington Post. “There was no way the United States would allow a communist regime 90 miles away.”

But Castro’s reign endured, so Espino and the Mendozas remained in the U.S. and built their lives as Americans.

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Mendoza is coming into the NFL after one of the best seasons by a quarterback in college football history for Indiana.

Now, as the quarterback of the Raiders, he will be under pressure to carry one of the league’s historic franchises back to prominence after decades of underachieving.

“It’s a huge responsibility, but it’s also a huge honor to honor the legacy. The Raiders are a core historic franchise and one of the faces of the NFL, and I feel like, again, I need to prove it and earn it every single day,” Mendoza said.

“Especially as a rookie, nothing’s given, and my belief in that everything is earned. So, I’m going to come in humble, try to establish myself with my work ethic and lead by example, but at the end of the day, it’s all great saying these words, but I’ve got to do it.”

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