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Disney lawyer says US seeks to censor, control ABC broadcasts

Disney lawyer says US seeks to censor, control ABC broadcasts

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A lawyer for Walt Disney urged a US judge on Tuesday to block the Federal Communications Commission's early review of licenses for its eight company-owned ABC TV stations, saying President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to censor and punish

ABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over issues of free speech and jurisdiction

ABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over issues of free speech and jurisdiction

A lawyer for ABC has asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine

Schools banned nearly 12,000 books in 2025-2026, report says

Schools banned nearly 12,000 books in 2025-2026, report says

The "vast majority" of the bans were in Texas and Florida, the report said, describing the states as "blueprints for educational censorship."

Can Democrats flip a GOP Senate seat in Kansas? They actually might

Can Democrats flip a GOP Senate seat in Kansas? They actually might

Megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton could snap the longest Senate losing streak in U.S. history if he beats Republican Sen. Roger Marshall.

The Commercial Appeal

Will clocks fall back in 2026? Latest on daylight saving time changes

Will clocks fall back in 2026? Latest on daylight saving time changes

The Sunshine Protection Act is stalled, meaning Americans will likely turn their clocks back again this fall.

Trump won Nebraska handily in 2024. Why is he campaigning there now?

Trump won Nebraska handily in 2024. Why is he campaigning there now?

President Donald Trump is headed to Nebraska on Oct. 5 as part of his midterm campaigning. The state has a solidly Republican history, why is Trump going?

Renee Good's tragic death wasn't part of a racist conspiracy | Opinion

Renee Good's tragic death wasn't part of a racist conspiracy | Opinion

Good's family is suing Trump officials under an 1871 anti-Klan law. Her death was a tragedy, but the case for a racist conspiracy doesn't hold up.

The Columbus Dispatch

Trump to send $90 checks to seniors in Ohio, US, but some won't be paid

Trump to send $90 checks to seniors in Ohio, US, but some won't be paid

President Trump said he plans to send $90 check to more than 20 million seniors this month. See how much money is going to midterm battlegrounds.

Gov. Abbott won't attend Trump Texas rally for Ken Paxton. Here's why

Gov. Abbott won't attend Trump Texas rally for Ken Paxton. Here's why

When asked if Abbott will attend Trump's visit, campaign staff pointed USA TODAY to comments Abbott made during a roundtable in Houston.

Trump. climate. AR-15s. The Supreme Court is about to go back to work

Trump. climate. AR-15s. The Supreme Court is about to go back to work

The Supreme Court returns to the bench with major cases on climate change, religion, gun rights, and Trump administration policies.

Why Ken Paxton could lose a Texas GOP Senate seat to James Talarico

Why Ken Paxton could lose a Texas GOP Senate seat to James Talarico

Plagued by ethics allegations, the Senate candidate is unusually vulnerable for a red state Republican.

Democrats gain edge in tight Senate races in new poll

Democrats gain edge in tight Senate races in new poll

Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate are leading or have tightened races in five states that have traditionally voted Republican.