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FCC Orders Early ABC License Review Amid Conservative Pressure Over Kimmel Monologue
The regulatory action comes as the Trump administration and First Lady Melania Trump called for Jimmy Kimmel's firing following a White House Correspondents' Dinner joke.
King Charles Set for Historic Address to Congress in First US Visit as Monarch
The British monarch will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, marking only the second time a reigning British sovereign has spoken to American lawmakers.
King Charles III to Address Congress, Acknowledge Strains but Stress US-UK Reconciliation
The British monarch's Tuesday speech marks his first address to a joint meeting of Congress since his coronation.
NYC Mayor Mamdani's Education Plans Face Criticism From GOP Leader Over Gifted Program Phaseout
New York City Republican Party Chairman Joseph Forte warns that eliminating gifted and talented programs would harm academic achievement and lower standards citywide.
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Heads to Federal Court in California
The tech billionaire alleges Sam Altman betrayed their shared non-profit mission for AGI, while OpenAI says Musk is driven by jealousy and regret.
55% of Americans Say Financial Situation Is Getting Worse, Highest Since 2001: Gallup Poll
The survey conducted April 1-15 found gas prices surged to nearly $4.18 amid Middle East tensions, with inflation rising to 3.3 percent last month.
'PH-1' Star Says His Film Could Serve as 'Cautionary Tale' for Social Media-Obsessed Lawmakers
The thriller, featuring Mark Kassen as a vanity-obsessed senator held hostage while his online reputation crumbles, opens in Washington before streaming release May 8.
Florida Republicans Again Block DeSantis' Push for State AI Regulation
The governor's effort, opposed by House Speaker Perez and aligned with Trump's federal-first approach, stalls during special session.
Republicans Criticize Democrats for Applauding King Charles After Prior 'No Kings' Protests Against Trump
The criticism centers on apparent contradiction between Democratic opposition to executive power and Tuesday's applause for the British monarch during his address to Congress.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Dispute Over Roundup Weed Killer Warning Labels
Justices must decide whether federal pesticide law preempts state jury verdicts requiring cancer warnings, a ruling that could affect tens of thousands of pending lawsuits.