PBS and NPR on edge over FCC letter and Trump budget scrutiny
PBS President Paula Kerger has felt the heat from politicians over government funding before. But this time the FCC is focusing on the nonprofit's sponsorships.
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US Senate passes budget resolution to fund Trump’s deportation plan
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Trump floats multi-bill strategy as Hill Republicans struggle on budget
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Graham defends Senate budget resolution amid Trump opposition: 'Complete game changer'
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Senate adopts GOP budget plan in "vote-a-rama," despite Trump backing competing House plan
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OpenInfer raises $8M for AI inference at the edge
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Dmitry Bivol edges Artur Beterbiev in brilliant rematch
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Bivol gets revenge, edges Beterbiev by decision
Dmitry Bivol evened the score with rival Artur Beterbiev, taking the rematch by majority decision to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion.ESPN - 1d -
'England have found an edge to bounce back'
England needed the bounce of a ball in their Six Nations victory over Scotland but are being rewarded for their fight and resilience, writes Matt Dawson.BBC News - 1d -
Thursday Briefing: Trump and Zelensky Feud Over Peace Talks
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Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC
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Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies
A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump vents frustration with Boeing over Air Force One delays
President Trump is airing grievances with Boeing over delays in delivering new Air Force One jets, telling Republican governors on Thursday he was “getting a little tired” of the hold up. “I bought ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump blasts 'weak of mind and body' Carville over criticism
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Trudeau Uses Canada’s Hockey Win Over U.S. to Send a Message to Trump
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Trump threatens to withhold federal funds from Maine over transgender athletes
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'We are the federal law': Trump, Maine governor clash over transgender athletes
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Trump spars with Maine’s governor at the White House over transgender athletes
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Trump removes Ice chief amid apparent frustration over rate of deportations
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Trump Clashes With Maine’s Governor, Janet Mills, Over Trans Athletes
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A.P. Sues Trump Officials Over White House Ban
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Associated Press sues three top Trump officials over access restrictions
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Republicans put the sick in sycophancy as they compete to fawn over Trump
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Musk sends warning to federal employees over new Trump policy
Elon Musk, special advisor to President Trump, warned federal employees on Saturday of a new policy requiring them to detail their work efforts via email in order to keep their jobs. “Consistent ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump’s control over independent agencies tees up test of presidential power
President Trump’s efforts to expand control over independent agencies tees up a new test of presidential power that is already making its way through the courts. This week, the president signed an ...The Hill - 1d -
‘A true free-speech emergency’: alarm over Trump’s ‘chilling’ attacks on media
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Will Republicans in Congress agree on a budget plan?
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A witchcraft case involving Zambia's president brings scrutiny of a colonial-era law and traditions
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We made a zine with Lauren Halsey for Frieze, and it's a love letter to South Central
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