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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At a July 22 rally in Marietta, Georgia, Donald Trump rejected the political use of 'affordability' yet highlighted his administration’s economic benefits and introduced new ‘Trump accounts’ for children’s savings.
Guardian US | Jul 23, 2026, 3:32 AM
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The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027 passed narrowly in the House despite Democratic opposition over its cost, Iran war involvement, and voting restrictions tied to the bill.
CNA Latest News | Jul 23, 2026, 2:02 AM
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Jasmine Williams pleaded guilty to multiple fraud charges after submitting false documents for nearly 200 people to claim FEMA disaster aid.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 12:48 AM
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The vessel, potentially the world’s largest of its kind, signals China’s expanding capacity to sustain naval operations far from home amid regional tensions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 9:21 AM
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During a contentious Senate hearing, Pentagon official During Hegseth testified that the Iran war has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, while the Pentagon seeks additional billions in funding.
BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 5:51 AM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump have agreed to escalate trade negotiations following Trump's announcement of new tariffs on Canadian imports.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 9:35 PMworld
Vice President JD Vance announced a major expansion of US funding restrictions on international organizations promoting abortion, impacting billions in aid and raising concerns over maternal health in Africa.
Africanews | Jul 20, 2026, 6:36 AMgeneral
The Trump administration reports securing more than $1 billion in United Nations budget reductions within six months, including a $550 million cut to the peacekeeping budget, signaling a shift toward reform.
Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 4:49 PMworld
Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of Hong Kong Investment Corporation, emphasizes the importance of collaboration with private capital and reports significant investment income growth in 2025.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 3:46 AMworld
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's Washington visit resulted in over $60 billion in agreements spanning energy, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 3:39 PMus
Over a thousand people gathered in Memphis to back Democratic state representative Justin Pearson’s congressional bid following four fatal shootings by the Memphis Safe Task Force.
Guardian US | Jul 18, 2026, 3:34 AMgeneral
ABC News reports from New York City on the transformation of sports cards from a childhood pastime to a multi-billion dollar market.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 18, 2026, 2:55 AMpolitics
Several major U.S. companies formalized oil and energy agreements with Iraq, highlighting a growing economic partnership after President Trump's recent White House meeting with Iraq's prime minister.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 12:35 AMworld
Semiconductor shares lead Wall Street's decline as chip fatigue sets in and AI-related stocks face pullback.
CNA Latest News | Jul 17, 2026, 9:28 PMworld
SpaceX shares have experienced volatility since their IPO, enabling short sellers to accumulate significant paper profits amid a dip below the initial offering price.
CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 3:36 PMworld
Indonesia's economic growth ambitions and rising fiscal pressures have unsettled investors, leading to significant capital outflows and market declines.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 11:58 AMworld
As Netflix prepares to report its second-quarter results, the streaming giant confronts slowing revenue growth and user engagement declines, while exploring bids for major sports rights and platform acquisitions.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 10:16 AMworld
Australian share market expected to open higher as US inflation data eases rate hike fears and US reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:43 PMworld
Following escalating tensions between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump reverses his plan to impose a transit fee, opting instead for investment deals with Gulf States.
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