The End of Independent Agencies: Presidential Control Expands Over Federal Commissions
Recent legal changes and presidential actions have diminished the independence of federal agencies, centralizing power in agency chairs and the presidency.
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Recent legal changes and presidential actions have diminished the independence of federal agencies, centralizing power in agency chairs and the presidency.
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At a July 22 rally in Marietta, Georgia, Donald Trump rejected the political use of 'affordability' yet highlighted his administration’s economic benefits and introduced new ‘Trump accounts’ for children’s savings.
Guardian US | Jul 23, 2026, 3:32 AM
politics
Adam Candeub, nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, advocates for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 8:00 PM
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Adam Candeub, currently FCC general counsel, advocates for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 7:02 PM
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Adam Candeub, currently general counsel for the FCC, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, advocating for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 6:23 PM
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President Donald Trump will unveil an expanded pledge to protect U.S. households from rising electricity costs linked to data center growth driven by artificial intelligence demand.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 5:38 PM
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Republican-led redistricting efforts could secure about a dozen House seats, while Democrats remain just seven seats short of a majority with several toss-up races ahead.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 1:49 PM
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The new Midterms Hub offers comprehensive election forecasting with prediction market odds, polling averages, and fundraising data for key races.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 10:20 AM
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The Federal Communications Commission’s new auction aims to unlock over 400 megahertz of valuable mid-band spectrum, potentially adding $264 billion to GDP and supporting 1.5 million jobs.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 9:57 AM
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In a rare victory for moderates, Rep. Greg Stanton defeated socialist challenger Kai Newkirk in Arizona’s 4th Congressional District primary, countering a national trend of progressive wins.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 9:09 AM
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to revoke broadcast licenses of TV stations that do not comply with his demands, raising concerns about chilling constitutionally protected speech.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 8:22 AM
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Warren Petersen, who provided FBI with 2020 election records, is set to challenge incumbent Kris Mayes in November.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 7:00 AM
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House Republicans pass a bill extending current funding levels to avoid a pre-election shutdown, while Speaker Mike Johnson warns Democrats may push for a shutdown before the midterms.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 4:07 AM
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The court rejected the "open fields" doctrine, affirming stronger privacy protections under the Pennsylvania Constitution than the federal Fourth Amendment.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 3:56 AM
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The Court will examine the constitutionality of Alaska’s confiscation of a $95,000 plane linked to the illegal transport of alcohol to a dry village.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 11:30 PM
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The West African bloc urges Guinea-Bissau's military government to free detained politicians to strengthen the country's transitional process.
Africanews | Jul 21, 2026, 6:07 PM
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Studies show voter ID requirements neither reliably benefit Republicans nor significantly suppress minority voter turnout, challenging claims from both supporters and critics.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 4:36 AMpolitics
Warner highlights recent firings at election agency and concerns over efforts to dismantle voter registration programs amid fears of undermining election integrity.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:57 PMus
Widespread agency cuts, delayed research funding, and election security concerns mark a challenging period for the United States under Donald Trump’s leadership.
Guardian US | Jul 19, 2026, 12:12 PMgeneral
Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta criticized networks for airing President Donald Trump's primetime address live, calling it irresponsible without real-time fact-checking.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 6:26 PMpolitics
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily lifts a lower court block on USPS restrictions for mail-in ballots lacking eligible voter lists, while other legal challenges continue.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 5:15 PMworld
Belgium joins Ireland in prohibiting goods from Israeli settlements amid stalled EU-wide efforts to regulate settlement trade.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 5:09 PMgeneral
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., paused a lower court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to advance its proposed election oversight rule, though the policy remains blocked in Massachusetts.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 18, 2026, 3:09 PMus
Despite budget cuts and regulatory rollbacks, US consumers are encouraged to file complaints with federal agencies to address fraud, unsafe products, and service issues.
Guardian US | Jul 18, 2026, 11:56 AMShowing 97-120 of 190 articles.