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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.

The Mary Sue

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

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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.

Roll Call

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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

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

The Independent UK

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.

Roll Call

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

The Independent UK

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.

Latin Times

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.

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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.

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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.

TV Tech

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

Roll Call

Supreme Court to hear arguments on online content moderation - Roll Call

Two cases on tap Monday pit Texas and Florida laws against First Amendment rights of large internet companies.

Roll Call

Victims of nuclear weapon development plan Hill barrage - Roll Call

A lobbying blitz is expected this month from advocates for Americans harmed by radiation from government nuclear projects.

Roll Call

Senators embrace AI on the farm, eye provisions in farm bill - Roll Call

Members of Senate Agriculture want the next farm bill to include provisions that would steer artificial intelligence adoption on the farm.

Roll Call

Republicans seek roadblocks for FCC’s school bus Wi-Fi plan - Roll Call

The FCC will allow use of federal funds to put Wi-Fi on school buses, a plan opposed by Republicans worried about social media use.

The Independent UK

Top prosecutors back compensation for those sickened by US nuclear weapons testing

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 13 other top prosecutors from around the U.S. are uniting in support of efforts to compensate people sickened by exposure to radiation during nuclear weapons testing

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