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ABC Fights Back Against FCC, Claims Agency Seeks to 'Chill Protected Speech'
Walt Disney's ABC network accuses FCC of attempting to shape media content and suppress critical speech in escalating First Amendment battle with regulators.
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ABC Claims First Amendment Violation as FCC Chair Carr Escalates Content Review
Disney-owned ABC filed First Amendment complaint with FCC Friday as Chair Brendan Carr intensifies scrutiny of network's broadcast content under Trump administration.
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Rubio Rushes to Rome After Trump-Meloni Spat Fractures Key Alliance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio flew to Rome this week for emergency talks after President Trump's unexpected diplomatic clash with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.
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US-Iran Forces Exchange Fire in Hormuz — Trump Calls Strikes 'Love Tap'
US and Iranian forces clashed Thursday in Strait of Hormuz, testing month-old ceasefire. Trump dismissed strikes as 'love tap,' threatened harder hits if deal not signed.
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Trump Hails Wiles as 'Best Chief of Staff Ever' at Rare Public Honor
President Trump surprised his chief of staff Susie Wiles with video tribute at Independent Women's Forum gala, praising her historic role and cancer battle.
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Trump Backs Armed Iranian Resistance — Dissidents Push Reagan Doctrine Revival
President Trump's comments about arming Iranian protesters spark debate over supporting armed resistance networks against Tehran's weakened regime.
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Army Veteran Barrett Introduces Bill to End Iran War by July
GOP Rep. Tom Barrett, a 22-year Army veteran, introduced legislation Thursday requiring Trump to wind down Iran military operations by July's end.
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Rubio Visits Pope Leo XIV Amid Trump-Vatican Diplomatic Crisis
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV for 2.5 hours Thursday, seeking to repair relations after Trump called the pontiff 'weak on crime.'
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Trump White House Won't Pick AI Winners and Losers — Wiles Vows Speed Over Control
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says Trump administration will avoid picking AI winners and losers, focusing on rapid deployment of safest technology.