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Democratic Senators Call on FCC to Pause Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Over Foreign Investment Concerns

Three senators warn that 49.5% foreign ownership stake, including Gulf sovereign wealth funds, poses national security risks under Section 310 of the Communications Act.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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Transgender Former New Hampshire State Representative Sentenced to 33 Years for Child Sex Abuse

Stacie Marie Laughton, who served one term in the state House, pleaded guilty to receiving explicit images of children from a Massachusetts daycare worker.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sen. Gillibrand's Son Raises $30 Million for Trading Startup valued at $300 Million

Theodore Gillibrand, 22, who graduated from Stanford this week, secured venture funding for American Perpetuals Exchange Corporation as his mother advances crypto legislation.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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White House Officials Bid Farewell to Air Force One Plane Used Since 1990

The Boeing VC-25A aircraft, which served seven presidents starting with George H.W. Bush, completed its final presidential flight as Trump prepares to transition to newly outfitted 747-800s.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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Progressive Michigan Senate Candidate's Communications Director Under Scrutiny Over Past Social Media Posts

Roxie Richner, communications director for Abdul El-Sayed, made posts in 2019-2020 criticizing white women during George Floyd protests.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Republican Pushes Merit-Based Military Promotions, Targets Biden-Era DEI Policies

Sen. Jim Banks secured an amendment to the $1.15 trillion NDAA that would eliminate diversity considerations in officer promotions and repeal pronoun restrictions.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Armed Services Chair Wicker Opposes Iran Deal as Vice President Vance Defends It

The $300 billion reconstruction fund and potential unfreezing of Iranian assets have drawn bipartisan criticism from Republican lawmakers.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Members Seeking Higher Office Face Steep Odds in Primaries This Cycle

With 11 losses so far and more races ahead, congressional experience appears to be of limited value to primary voters across both parties.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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DHS Confirms Suspected White House UFC Terror Plot Ringleader Is Mexican Illegal Immigrant

Abraham Alvarez, who received DACA relief under the Obama administration in 2014, was allegedly responsible for planning an attack involving drones with explosives and sniper fire at the June 14 event.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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Michigan Pollster Accuses McMorrow Campaign of Pressuring Outlet to Kill Unfavorable Senate Survey

The disputed poll showed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed leading with 42% support ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, with McMorrow trailing at just 6%.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 3 min read