FCC Officials Accepted Expensive Gifts from Paramount Amid Billion-Dollar Merger Approvals
FCC commissioners received costly Kennedy Center gala tickets from Paramount while overseeing the company's major merger approvals, raising ethics concerns.
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FCC commissioners received costly Kennedy Center gala tickets from Paramount while overseeing the company's major merger approvals, raising ethics concerns.
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The US dollar declined from a two-week high following softer-than-expected inflation figures, leading to diminished bets on an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate increase despite inflation risk concerns.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:10 AMworld
Australian share market expected to open higher as US inflation data eases rate hike fears and US reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:43 PMpolitics
Reflect Orbital of Hawthorne, California, received regulatory approval to launch an experimental satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth's dark regions.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 11:31 PMpolitics
California Governor Gavin Newsom attributed President Trump’s refusal to sign a widely supported bipartisan housing bill to its resemblance to California’s housing policies.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 7:33 PM
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The reduction opens nearly 1.5 million acres of sacred Native American land to development, reversing protections established by previous administrations.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 5:34 AM
world
Over 200 economists and AI researchers, including Nobel laureates, call on policymakers and industry leaders to establish safeguards and incentives amid rapid AI advancements.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 1:50 AM
business
The junior partner in Malaysia’s ruling coalition gains momentum from a decisive state election win, heightening tensions within the federal alliance ahead of another state vote in August.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 13, 2026, 10:18 AM
world
Mexico City’s leader navigates complex challenges including cartel violence, US tariffs, and diplomatic tensions while maintaining strong public support.
Al Jazeera | Jul 11, 2026, 1:20 PM
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The National Capital Planning Commission granted initial approval for Donald Trump’s 250-foot Independence Arch despite public opposition and ongoing debate over federal height restrictions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 10, 2026, 1:39 AM
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The 250-foot arch design conflicts with Washington, D.C.'s height restrictions, prompting a proposed compromise to meet legal limits.
CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 8:35 PM
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As director of the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer protection bureau, Chris Mufarrige has targeted scams and deceptive practices but contends with agency cuts and political obstacles.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 6:55 PM
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The National Capital Planning Commission is reconsidering President Donald Trump's plan for a large arch in the nation's capital, recommending design revisions to comply with height regulations.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 9, 2026, 11:56 AM
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President Bola Tinubu orders probe into a fictitious agency that secured public funds and official recognition without presidential approval.
BBC World | Jul 8, 2026, 12:33 PM
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Chokwe Antar Lumumba admitted to conspiracy charges related to accepting bribes in a multi-million-dollar downtown development project in Jackson, Mississippi.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 7:13 PM
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Rising electricity demand from data centers serving the AI industry is causing significant increases in power costs for manufacturers in the U.S. heartland.
CNA Latest News | Jul 7, 2026, 10:27 AM
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More than 10,000 federal attorneys have left government roles since 2025, with over 100 joining Democratic attorneys general offices challenging President Trump's second-term agenda.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 10:16 AM
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Rising voter dissatisfaction with incumbents and President Trump’s low approval ratings pose challenges for Republican control of Congress ahead of upcoming elections.
The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 10:59 AM
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Asian markets gained on Wall Street optimism and easing oil prices, while Samsung Electronics anticipates a significant profit increase for Q2 2026.
CNA Latest News | Jul 6, 2026, 1:50 AM
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New federal limits on private AI models under President Trump are fueling interest in open-source alternatives amid concerns about U.S. competitiveness and cybersecurity.
The Hill | Jul 5, 2026, 11:40 PM
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President Donald Trump announced disaster relief approvals exceeding $846 million for Republican-leaning states, linking the aid announcements with endorsements for GOP candidates ahead of upcoming elections.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 3, 2026, 11:20 AM
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A federal appeals court ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot hold immigrants in mandatory detention for more than 90 days without a bond hearing, citing constitutional due process protections.
Fox News Latest | Jul 3, 2026, 7:56 AM
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to use recently enacted legislation to label dozens of groups, including CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Antifa, as terrorist organizations, pending approval by the Florida Cabinet.
Fox News Latest | Jul 2, 2026, 7:17 AM
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Federal prosecutors and law enforcement will focus on curbing birth tourism despite such births representing less than 1% of US newborns annually.
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