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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Despite abuse allegations and the arrest of its founder, The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain in Arkansas continues to receive public funds amid limited state oversight of private schools.
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Todd Blanche, former personal defense lawyer to Donald Trump, confronts a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as federal immigration enforcement faces scrutiny following multiple deaths.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 AMpolitics
The nominee for a top intelligence position appears before lawmakers as Democrats express worries about potential misuse of intelligence agencies in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AMgeneral
Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan detailed increased threats against the Supreme Court during their first congressional appearance since 2019, highlighting security concerns and political tensions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:21 AMworld
US and Iran exchange strikes amid resumed US naval blockade on Iranian ports and shifting US policy on Strait of Hormuz tolls.
France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 8:47 AMgeneral
Congo reports 2,011 confirmed Ebola cases and 754 deaths as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak accelerates, with contact tracing and unknown transmission chains posing major challenges.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 8:44 AMbusiness
Taiwan is acquiring sea drones using U.S. technology to enhance its maritime defense capabilities in response to China's growing presence in the region.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 8:32 AMworld
Divine Playhouse, a new LGBTQIA+ pop-up club in Sydney's CBD, was forced to close days after opening following protests and a breach of lease notice.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:21 AMworld
The United States conducted a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed naval blockades and rising oil prices, while Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US facilities.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AMpolitics
Sen. Darline Graham has been sworn in to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 8:01 AMworld
Innovative self-propelled pontoon barges have been used to evacuate over 6,000 people trapped by floodwaters in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, speeding up rescue efforts significantly.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:59 AMgeneral
Jashanpreet Singh, an illegal immigrant from India, received a prison sentence of four years and eight months after pleading guilty to vehicular manslaughter in a 2025 Southern California semitruck crash that killed three people, sparking outrage and calls for stricter enforcement.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 7:02 AMus
Following the deaths of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement orders suspension of most vehicle stops amid calls to remove ICE from the streets.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 6:40 AMgeneral
President Trump plans a primetime address focused on elections amid calls for stricter voting regulations ahead of November's midterms.
NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:18 AMworld
US President Donald Trump warns of military action targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure amid ongoing tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:56 AMworld
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces plans for mandatory data centre regulations and protections for Australian creators amid AI expansion.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AMworld
As charcoal demand threatens indigenous trees in northern Uganda, a climate activist promotes sustainable fuel alternatives and community reforestation efforts.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 4:48 AMworld
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked US military installations in the Middle East following renewed US strikes and President Trump's reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 AMpolitics
Security measures during Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's Washington visit caused significant flight disruptions at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 4:38 AMgeneral
A legal challenge has been filed against the Trump administration's redefinition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, which could reduce protections for wildlife in the United States.
NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:56 AMpolitics
Federal immigration officers have been involved in multiple fatal shootings amid high-profile incidents during the current presidential term.
CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 1:27 AMworld
Former President Trump declares US strikes on Iran will persist until he decides otherwise, following IRGC attacks on American forces in the Middle East.
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