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Bradley Whitford Suggests 'The West Wing' Could Return as Limited Series

Bradley Whitford Suggests 'The West Wing' Could Return as Limited Series

Bradley Whitford Suggests 'The West Wing' Could Return as Limited Series
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Bradley Whitford on Bringing Back ‘The West Wing’ as a ‘Limited Series’

Bradley Whitford on Bringing Back ‘The West Wing’ as a ‘Limited Series’

Bradley Whitford is ready to return to the White House. The actor tells me that it may be time to bring back “The West Wing” as a “limited series of some kind.” Series creator Aaron Sorkin has had fans chomping at the bit ever since he told Variety’s Michael Schneider he was inspired to write […]
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Trump's $500 ACA refund checks are only going to 30 states. Tennessee is one of them

Trump's $500 ACA refund checks are only going to 30 states. Tennessee is one of them

Trump is sending $500 dollar refund checks to 950,000 Americans in 30 states due to health insurance overcharges.
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Trump Administration's $810 Million Budget Cancellation Faces Federal Law Violation Claim

Trump Administration's $810 Million Budget Cancellation Faces Federal Law Violation Claim

The Trump administration is moving to cancel $810 million in funds previously approved by Congress for health, education, and other programs. Over $567 million of this amount is specifically allocated for refugee and entrant assistance. The White House asserts that these funds are no longer necessary. However, Congress's nonpartisan watchdog has stated that the administration's method for canceling these funds violates federal budget law. This action comes amidst broader concerns about youth violence and school absenteeism in New York, though the budget cancellation is a separate federal issue. The administration's attempt to rescind these congressionally approved funds without following proper legal procedures has drawn scrutiny from oversight bodies.
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Explainer-What is red-dyed diesel and can it help lower prices, as Trump wants?

Explainer-What is red-dyed diesel and can it help lower prices, as Trump wants?

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The White House is considering regulatory relief that would expand sales of red-dyed diesel, a tax-exempt fuel typically used for farming, as prices surge following supply disruptions linked to the US conflict with Iran, Ukrainian strikes on Russian
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The Latest: Trump hits the campaign trail, kicking off blitz before midterms

The Latest: Trump hits the campaign trail, kicking off blitz before midterms

President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail in heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections
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Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton Declares 'Super Intelligence' a National Security Issue

Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton Declares 'Super Intelligence' a National Security Issue

Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton stated that 'super intelligence' is a national security issue, following a meeting between President Trump and leaders of top technology companies, including AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI, at the White House. During an interview with CNBC's 'Squawk Box,' Clayton emphasized that the commitment to the safety and security of the American people was palpable during the meeting. He also argued against pausing the development of artificial intelligence models by U.S. companies, despite calls from some industry leaders for a slowdown due to concerns about the technology's risks. Clayton questioned the strategy of backing away from AI development within the U.S. and allowing other nations to advance in this field. He suggested that federal agencies, such as the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, are best equipped to regulate AI companies, rather than relying on the civil tort system. President Trump had previously indicated that the industry would...
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Reps. Massie and McGarvey Criticize President Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Videos as Campaign Ads

Reps. Massie and McGarvey Criticize President Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Videos as Campaign Ads

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) have both criticized recent videos released by the White House, asserting that they function as campaign advertisements for President Trump, despite being funded by U.S. taxpayers. The videos, one of which is nearly identical to a 2024 campaign ad President Trump previously posted, are labeled as 'Paid for by the U.S. Government.' Ad-tracking platform AdImpact shared the new video on social media. Rep. Massie, who lost the Republican primary to President Trump's endorsed candidate, Ed Gallrein, commented online that using taxpayer dollars for 'ominous campaign ads' is characteristic of 'banana republics.' Rep. McGarvey echoed this sentiment, calling the videos 'campaign ads' and stating that the White House is 'clearly campaigning for the president, putting out propaganda… using taxpayer dollars to do it.' The White House, in a September 25 release, countered that the announcements are not campaign ads, as President Trump is not on the ballot and th...
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Americans continue to disapprove of job President Trump is doing

Americans continue to disapprove of job President Trump is doing

President Trump continues to see more Americans think he is not doing the job in the White House. Entering October, 60% of the people disappove.
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The Latest: Trump’s new AI-powered ‘America.gov’ pivots political answers moments after launch

The Latest: Trump’s new AI-powered ‘America.gov’ pivots political answers moments after launch

President Donald Trump has unveiled the AI-powered America
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President Trump Faces Scrutiny Over Legality of Government-Funded Television Ads

President Trump Faces Scrutiny Over Legality of Government-Funded Television Ads

President Trump is facing criticism for appearing in television advertisements that are funded by the U.S. government. These ads have drawn attention due to existing laws that prohibit the use of federal funds for political advertising. The White House has defended these advertisements, characterizing them as public service announcements rather than publicity or propaganda. BBC Verify's Jake Horton has examined the content of these ads and consulted with legal experts to assess their legality. The core of the controversy lies in whether the ads, despite being funded by taxpayers, serve a legitimate public information purpose or if they are being used to promote President Trump's political agenda, thereby violating federal regulations designed to prevent the misuse of government resources for partisan purposes.
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The Latest: News outlets ask court to bar White House from enforcing ban until case is resolved

The Latest: News outlets ask court to bar White House from enforcing ban until case is resolved

Three news outlets President Donald Trump abruptly banished from White House grounds this month asked a federal court to block the ban until the case is resolved, saying the administration has “persisted in unpredictably and inconsistently implementing its ban” despite a judge’s restraining order — including selectively barring CNN from White House pool duties