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FCC Slammed by Former Agency Officials Over Review of ABC’s Licenses: ‘An Assault on Free Speech Disguised as Regulatory Process’

FCC Slammed by Former Agency Officials Over Review of ABC’s Licenses: ‘An Assault on Free Speech Disguised as Regulatory Process’

The FCC and its current chairman, Brendan Carr, were blasted by former heads of the agency and other officials as pursuing a campaign to “censor Disney’s and ABC’s speech” with its highly unusual early review of spectrum licenses for eight ABC-owned TV stations. In a filing Tuesday with the FCC, the officials — who served […]

Former FCC officials oppose early review of Disney-owned ABC licenses

Former FCC officials oppose early review of Disney-owned ABC licenses

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of former U.S. communications regulators on Tuesday urged the Federal Communications Commission to abandon an unusual early review of broadcast licenses held by Disney's eight company-owned ABC television stations, calling the

North Carolina Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Election Rule Funding Threats

North Carolina Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Election Rule Funding Threats

North Carolina, along with two dozen other states, is suing the Trump administration over threats to withhold counterterrorism and emergency response funding unless states comply with specific election rule changes. President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin propose withholding grants from states that do not align with Trump's election policies, which include concerns over paper ballots and immigrant voting. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson argues that this move infringes on states' rights and threatens public safety. The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, challenges the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA's authority to impose these conditions.

Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges

Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges

Former FBI Director James Comey is urging a judge to throw out federal charges against him

Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline

Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline

By Ernest Scheyder and Jarrett Renshaw July 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's push to end Washington's reliance on Chinese critical minerals by January is colliding with a stark reality: American miners and processors aren't ready.

Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US

Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US

Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency

White House Correspondents' Dinner Rescheduled Amid Security Concerns

White House Correspondents' Dinner Rescheduled Amid Security Concerns

The White House Correspondents' Association has rescheduled its annual dinner following a security breach during the original event in April. The dinner, now set for July 24, will take place at the Waldorf-Astoria with enhanced security measures. The event aims to honor those who responded to the attempted shooting incident, including Secret Service Officer Victor Gonzales. President Trump, who was unable to deliver his speech at the initial dinner, is expected to attend and speak at the rescheduled event. The dinner serves as a platform for raising funds for First Amendment scholarships.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions

By Andrew Chung July 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to allow implementation nationwide of his executive order aimed at tightening rules for mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections that will decide ‌control of Congress.

Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says

Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says

By Siddhi Mahatole, Bo Erickson, Tom Polansek and Sarah Morland July 27 (Reuters) - U.S. produce supplier Taylor Farms complained to White House and Food and Drug Administration officials about the government's inspection process earlier this month, a source familiar with the meeting said on Monday,

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins

Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine on Saturday

President Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC Faces Legal Challenges

President Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC Faces Legal Challenges

President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC is encountering legal hurdles. A federal magistrate judge has ordered Trump to provide business records to support his claims of economic damage caused by a BBC documentary. The lawsuit, filed over a program suggesting Trump's involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, highlights the challenges of proving defamation for public figures. The BBC's legal strategy emphasizes the difficulty of substantiating claims of harm from a program not aired in the U.S.

Prosecutors move to drop charge against California labor leader arrested during immigration protest

Prosecutors move to drop charge against California labor leader arrested during immigration protest

Federal prosecutors have moved to dismiss a charge against a labor union leader who was arrested while protesting against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in California