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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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 PMinvestigations
A state investigation finds Indigenous and Hispanic students face disproportionate suspensions and expulsions compared to white peers in New Mexico’s largest Native American school district.
ProPublica | Jul 14, 2026, 5:07 PM
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President Claudia Sheinbaum’s refusal to arrest indicted Mexican officials has escalated tensions with the U.S. Justice Department amid ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
ProPublica | Jul 13, 2026, 5:42 PM
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The Federal Court upheld the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn Syed Saddiq’s convictions on charges related to funds from Armada, ending a legal battle that began with a High Court conviction in 2023.
CNA Latest News | Jul 13, 2026, 9:06 AM
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The White House considered declaring a national emergency to address alleged voting machine vulnerabilities prior to President Trump removing Election Assistance Commission leaders.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 11, 2026, 5:06 AM
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Pennsylvania senators launch joint fundraising effort, sparking speculation about Fetterman’s political alignment.
Guardian US | Jul 11, 2026, 5:01 AM
world
The dismissals leave the federal election commission vacant ahead of the November midterm elections as President Trump seeks broader changes to voting rules.
Al Jazeera | Jul 10, 2026, 10:06 PM
politics
The D.C. Circuit Court reheard the case en banc in October 2024, but no opinion has yet been issued, leaving key questions about judicial review of agency non-enforcement decisions unanswered.
Reason | Jul 10, 2026, 1:59 PM
politics
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Protect Illinois Communities Act, a law enacted after the Highland Park mass shooting, maintaining restrictions on semiautomatic firearms and magazine capacities.
CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 11:13 AM
investigations
The bipartisan Election Assistance Commission is left without members after President Donald Trump ousted its last officials, raising concerns among election experts and state officials.
ProPublica | Jul 10, 2026, 8:08 AM
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot during a traffic stop in Houston, was mistakenly targeted during an immigration enforcement operation, officials say.
BBC World | Jul 10, 2026, 5:29 AM
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The move to disband the Election Assistance Commission has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and election officials, who warn it threatens election integrity ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 4:17 AM
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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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A federal panel's decision on whether D.C. height restrictions apply to Trump's proposed arch could reshape the city's skyline.
NPR News | Jul 10, 2026, 1:28 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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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
world
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
world
Palm oil prices in Malaysia increased following gains in rival edible oils and a near 2% rise in crude oil prices after U.S. military actions against Iran.
CNA Latest News | Jul 8, 2026, 4:18 AM
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Governor Greg Abbott has launched an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after billboards in Mexico promoted childbirth services to foreign nationals near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Fox News Latest | Jul 8, 2026, 1:24 AM
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ABC defends daytime talk show 'The View' against FCC probe, arguing government interference infringes on First Amendment rights.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 9:49 PM
world
The European Commission plans to counter subsidised Chinese exports with tariffs and increased investment scrutiny, echoing past trade tensions with Japan.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 1:00 PM
world
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will increase its RMB Business Facility quota and extend loan tenures, alongside launching a new electronic trading platform to boost yuan usage internationally.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 9:30 AM
world
Singapore's High Court reinstates Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore's decision that two warehouse operators breached competition law by sharing future pricing plans.
CNA Latest News | Jul 7, 2026, 5:41 AMShowing 97-120 of 134 articles.