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Cruz, Democrats push back on FCC move to lift ownership cap

The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to allow for more consolidation in local television, a move that got pushback from Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz over the role of Congress in changing the television ownership cap. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr announced plans Wednesday to vote to…

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Transportation safety technology drawing interest in Congress

As advanced safety technologies reach new stages of development across the transportation sector, Congress has been grappling with how to legislate such innovations, trying to balance industry needs against calls to prevent tragic accidents. A subcommittee hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee took up the issue of…

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César Chavez Day events renamed, postponed or canceled after sexual abuse allegations

Allegations that César Chavez sexually abused women and girls are reshaping how many communities honor him

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Senate locked in staring contest on DHS as insults fly

"It's not even close to being real," Thune said of Democrats' counteroffer.

Axios

César Chavez Day celebrations disrupted across US amid sexual abuse allegations

Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta recently disclosed she was among those who claim to have been abused by Chavez

The Independent UK

X, Grok Takedown: Senators Ask Apple, Google to Remove Apps Due to 'Sickening' Content Generation

US Senators are now calling for Apple to takedown the X and Grok apps following the content generation fiasco.

International Business Times

Chairman Brendan Carr admits the FCC is a slave to Trump despite advertising it as an “independent” agency online

After proudly branding itself “independent” on its own website, the FCC just tripped over semantics at this week’s oversight hearing. Under pressure from Sen. Luján, Chairman Brendan Carr admitted that the commission works on Trump’s orders, not for the public.

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FCC immediately edits website after pro-Trump chair claims it’s not an independent agency

‘Congress long ago determined that the FCC is an independent expert agency,’ FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who now says the agency is not independent, said in 2018.

The Independent UK

Democrats to block Senate nominations over Bondi’s ‘failure’ on Epstein files

Senate duo condemn Trump administration and say ‘there can be no business as usual until justice is delivered’

The Guardian - US

Democrats seize on food stamp funding as latest rallying cry - Roll Call

Republican leaders say Democrats are trying to gain political cover for the shutdown by demanding relief on food stamp issue.

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Trump Administration Sued Over Suspending Food Benefits Amid Shutdown

A coalition of over two dozen states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, demanding that funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) be continued during the ongoing government shutdown.

Benzinga

Live Nation's Merger with Ticketmaster Isn't Responsible for High Resale Prices—You Are

Antitrust enforcers at the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have singled out Live Nation as a scapegoat for concertgoers' insatiable appetites.

Reason

Meteorologist behind Trump’s sharpie hurricane fiasco is confirmed to lead the nation’s forecasting agency

Neil Jacobs was found to have violated NOAA’s ethical code in 2020

The Independent UK

Fact checking Robert F Kennedy’s statements to Senate on COVID, vaccines

Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed claims by US senators on health policies, COVID-19 vaccines, and antidepressants.

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Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s contentious hearing before Senate lawmakers

Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan questioning over recent changes to health agencies, vaccine approvals and other priorities at a contentious three-hour Senate hearing

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Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Noem press conference - Roll Call

California Democratic senator spoke during a news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday in Los Angeles.

The Independent UK

White House budget request slashes funding for tribal colleges and universities

If President Donald Trump's budget proposal wins final congressional approval, funding will be slashed for tribal colleges and universities

Latin Times

RFK Jr Called Out By Democratic Lawmaker For Not Answering Him On Live Broadcast: 'Respond to the Damn Letter'

A Senator used Dr. Oz's confirmation hearing to demand Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. respond to letters he sent regarding the measles outbreak.

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Commerce pick Lutnick defends tariffs, funding freeze - Roll Call

Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for Commerce Department head, told senators Wednesday he'll crack down on those who treat the U.S. “horribly.”

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Senator Luján Defends VP Candidate Walz Amid Controversy

Senator Luján defends Tim Walz's misspoken claim, praises Harris campaign's transparency, and comments on Elon Musk's influence on Trump's reelection prosp...

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House departure leaves radiation compensation fund in limbo - Roll Call

Effort stalls in Congress to extend federal benefits to more people exposed to radiation from nuclear weapons development.

WEKU

Those sickened by U.S. nuclear testing program take their fight to Congress

People who live near the areas where nuclear weapons were tested say their communities still suffer harm and are pressing Congress to renew funding to help them.

WEKU

Atomic vets are on the verge of losing federal benefits. Congress hasn't helped

Veterans who helped test nuclear weapons are fighting to renew a 34-year-old law meant to help compensate for the long-term health effects of their work.

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Broadcasters Convene in Washington for Annual Advocacy Push

NAB meets with top policymakers to discuss the future of AM, leveling the playing field with Big Tech, and broadcasters' role in delivering trusted and accurate information

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