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ABC Accuses FCC of Retaliation Over License Review

ABC has accused the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of retaliating against it for unfavorable coverage of President Donald Trump. The network alleges that an early review of its broadcast licenses is politically motivated and aims to intimidate media outlets critical of the administration.

Jul 30, 6:11 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsSecurity

FCC Bans Chinese Robots Over Security Risks

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks. The ban targets China's dominance in these sectors ahead of a planned meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in September.

Jul 29, 7:29 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

Trump Appeals $83M Carroll Verdict to Supreme Court

President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a $83.3 million defamation judgment awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault and defamation. According to multiple reports, both Trump's personal lawyers and representatives from the Department of Justice

Jul 29, 3:56 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill

The U.S. Senate took a significant step forward in advancing a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy observing from the gallery. The bipartisan vote of 86-12 came as part of a procedural move to penalize countries continuing to buy Russian oil, gas,

Jul 28, 10:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Monitor Finds Serious Healthcare Failings at California ICE Facility

A court-appointed monitor has found that California's largest immigration detention facility fails to provide adequate healthcare, placing detainees at serious risk of both immediate and long-term harm. According to a report by Dr. Muthusamy Anandkumar, the California City Detention Facility in the

Jul 28, 9:04 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Fujimori Sworn In as Peru President

Conservative leader Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's president on Tuesday after winning the June presidential runoff by a margin of fewer than 50,000 votes. Her victory confirms a regional shift in South America toward conservative leadership. The inauguration marks the return of one of Peru's

Jul 28, 5:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Confirms Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote on July 28. The confirmation follows a contentious hearing where Clayton refused to acknowledge Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election, drawing criticism from Democrats who questioned his fitness

Jul 28, 3:41 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Biden Tapes Show Classified Material Discussions

Audio recordings released by the Oversight Project show former President Joe Biden discussing sensitive information with his ghostwriter during interviews for his memoir. The tapes reveal instances where Biden mentioned possessing classified documents and notes from his time as vice president. Accor

Jul 28, 3:41 PM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationCONFLICTING REPORTS

ICE Extends No-Bid Contract for Texas Detention Center

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has extended its no-bid contract with Amentum Services Inc. to operate Camp East Montana, a major detention center in El Paso, Texas, through September 30, 2027. The extension comes despite widespread calls for the facility's closure due to reported hum

Jul 28, 1:56 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

US Walks Out of UN Meeting Over France's Human Rights Criticism

The U.S. delegation walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday as France criticized America's human rights record under President Donald Trump. The walkout occurred during remarks by French Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont, following France's condemnation of the U.S. for voting aga

Jul 28, 12:12 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump Eulogizes Graham as 'Legend' in Capitol Memorial

Sen. Lindsey Graham's remains arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, marking the beginning of memorial services across Washington, D.C., following his sudden death at age 71 due to an aortic tear caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The funeral service at Washington Nat

Jul 28, 10:30 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Talarico Leads Paxton by 5 Points in Texas Senate Race Poll

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, is facing allegations of voter fraud from his Democratic rival, State Rep. James Talarico. According to reports from ProPublica and The Texas Tribune , Paxton voted in six elections using an address where he no longer resided

Jul 28, 6:58 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Poll Shows Low U.S. Support for Iran War

Only one in three Americans support the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll . The survey results mark the lowest level of public approval since the war began five months ago. Most respondents expressed uncertainty about President Donald Trump's objectives for U.S. military

Jul 27, 8:57 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

DOJ Drops Charges Against Labor Leader Huerta

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed charges against David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union United Service Workers West. According to multiple reports, prosecutors filed a motion on Monday to drop the case with prejudice, meaning charges cannot be brought again. Th

Jul 27, 5:12 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Trump Promotes Tariffs in Michigan Amid Economic Concerns

President Donald Trump visited General Motors' Milford Proving Ground in suburban Detroit on Monday to promote his economic policies and defend sweeping tariffs ahead of the midterm elections. According to multiple outlets, he highlighted manufacturing job growth and foreign investment under his adm

Jul 27, 3:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Legal

Comey Asks Judge to Dismiss Trump 'Seashell' Threat Case

Former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal judge to dismiss an indictment alleging he threatened President Donald Trump's life through an Instagram post. The post featured seashells arranged in the numbers '86 47'. According to multiple reports, Comey's lawyers argue that the post was prote

Jul 27, 3:29 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

McConnell Remains in Rehab; Kentucky Governor Demands Update

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation more than six weeks after being hospitalized following a fall at his home on June 14. According to statements from his office and the congressional Office of the Attending Physician, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is not yet medic

Jul 27, 3:29 PM ET·3 min read

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Racism

Court Rejects Hanson's Appeal in Racial Discrimination Case

An Australian court on Monday rejected an appeal by right-wing leader Pauline Hanson to overturn a ruling that she racially discriminated against Muslim senator Mehreen Faruqi. The three-judge panel of the Full Federal Court unanimously upheld a 2024 decision, finding that Hanson's comment—telling F

Jul 27, 10:09 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

ICE Preparing to Deport Haitians as TPS Ends

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to escalate operations to arrest and deport Haitian migrants as more than 300,000 prepare to lose their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). According to reports from Fox News and CBS News, these expanded operations could start as early as thi

Jul 27, 8:23 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Hernández Returns to Honduras After Trump Pardon

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández returned to Honduras on Sunday after receiving a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump for his drug-trafficking conviction. Hernández, who served as president from 2014 to 2022, was extradited to the United States in 2022 and sentenced to 45 years i

Jul 26, 8:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

DNC Chair Ken Martin Faces Pressure Amid Financial Struggles

Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), is facing significant pressure as financial struggles and internal turmoil within the party intensify. According to multiple reports, Martin has alienated key figures in the Democratic Party due to weak fundraising efforts and poor manage

Jul 26, 8:31 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Burnham Vows to Disagree with Trump if Needed

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated he will publicly disagree with U.S. President Donald Trump if necessary to defend Britain's national interests, according to multiple reports. In his first major interview since taking office, Burnham emphasized that he would not hesitate to voice differing

Jul 26, 9:01 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Court Blocks Trump's Mail-In Voting Order in 23 States

The First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected President Donald Trump's request to implement an executive order tightening mail-in voting rules in 23 Democratic-led states ahead of the November elections. The Boston-based court upheld a lower-court injunction secured by several Democratic-led stat

Jul 25, 4:47 PM ET·2 min read

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MediaCONFLICTING REPORTS

Vega Accuses CBS of Pressuring for Political Bias

Former 60 Minutes correspondent Cecilia Vega accused CBS News executives of pressuring her to incorporate political bias into segments during an interview at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ annual conference. According to The Guardian and HuffPost, Vega made these remarks while spe

Jul 25, 3:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

ABC Accuses FCC of Retaliation Over License Review

FCC Bans Chinese Robots Over Security Risks