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Dominick Mastrangelo

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ICE could target World Cup matches in US

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could target World Cup matches being held in the country this summer as part of President...

13.05.2026 0

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Blanche warns DOJ will subpoena reporters who receive classified information

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is warning reporters who receive leaks of classified information about potential investigations, as concerns grow...

12.05.2026 3

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'Wordle' to become TV game show, with Savannah Guthrie as host

The popular word game "Wordle" is being made into a TV show, which will be broadcast on NBC and hosted by anchor Savannah Guthrie. The popular word...

11.05.2026 10

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Trump administration strikes deal on D.C. golf courses, but questions loom at East Potomac

President Trump’s administration struck a deal late Friday with the National Links Trust (NLT), the local nonprofit that operates Washington...

11.05.2026 10

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ABC accuses FCC of violating its free speech

ABC is accusing President Trump's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of violating its First Amendment rights as FCC Chair Brendan Carr ramps up...

08.05.2026 10

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Trump says he was unaware of $1,000 World Cup tickets

President Trump says he was unaware of the high cost of attendance for World Cup matches taking place in the United States next month. “I did not...

07.05.2026 8

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Colbert on time slot not going to traditional late-night show: 'None of my business'

Comedian Stephen Colbert demurred when asked about the time slot on CBS he will soon vacate not being replaced by a traditional late-night show....

07.05.2026 6

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Amanpour expresses 'concern' over future of CNN, citing 'ideological realignment' at CBS

CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour voiced discomfort with the possibility of Paramount taking over her outlet if the cable channel's parent company is...

06.05.2026 9

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CNN mogul and founder Ted Turner dead at 87

Ted Turner, the media mogul who founded CNN and presided over the outlet at it reshaped the cable news business, died on Wednesday at the age of 87....

06.05.2026 10

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EEOC sues NY Times, alleging discrimination

The New York Times is being sued by an employee who is alleging the company discriminated against them based on gender and race. The suit stems from a...

06.05.2026 10

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Soil at golf course where East Wing debris was dumped tests positive for toxic metals

Soil taken from the White House as part of construction for President Trump's ballroom project which was dumped at nearby East Potomac Park tested...

05.05.2026 10

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Megyn Kelly: Trump call for Kimmel firing 'very inappropriate'

Conservative pundit Megyn Kelly came to comedian Jimmy Kimmel's defense, after President Trump called for him to be fired over jokes the ABC host made...

01.05.2026 8

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FCC chair: 'No pressure' from White House for Disney review

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr said he was not pressured by President Trump or the White House to open an early review...

30.04.2026 7

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Republican erupts at TMZ reporter over DHS funding questions: 'Talk to the f‑‑‑ing Democrats'

Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) snapped at a reporter for TMZ who peppered him with questions about Congress's inability to pass a Department of Homeland...

30.04.2026 9

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NY Times: Iran war shows US military 'losing its edge'

The editorial board of The New York Times is suggesting that U.S. military is "losing its edge," pointing to the war in Iran as proof. "While...

30.04.2026 9

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Democratic FCC commissioner blasts probe of ABC broadcast licenses

A Democrat at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is blasting the department for kicking off an early review process targeting several...

29.04.2026 10

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Comer: Kimmel 'has a right' to make jokes that anger Trump

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Wednesday defended comedian Jimmy Kimmel, who is facing calls for his firing over jokes he made last week about President...

29.04.2026 10

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FCC ordering review of Disney broadcast station licenses

The FCC is ordering an early review of the broadcast licenses of several local television stations owned and operated by Disney, the sprawling media...

28.04.2026 6

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Top Trump aide on Kimmel joke defense: 'S--- human being'

A top White House aide is blasting late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel for a joke he made last week about first lady Melania Trump, comments that have...

28.04.2026 20

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Trump assassination attempt sparks new wave of unfounded conspiracy theories

A fresh wave of conspiracy theories is rolling through social media across the country following Saturday night’s attempted assassination of...

27.04.2026 10

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Jane Fonda's free speech group defends Kimmel amid Trump firing call: 'Satire is not a crime'

A free speech group led by Hollywood star Jane Fonda is defending comedian Jimmy Kimmel, who President Trump and first lady Melania Trump said Monday...

27.04.2026 10

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Leavitt dismisses 'crazy nonsense' suggesting WHCA dinner shooting was staged

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt brushed aside conspiracy theories that spread across social media over the weekend suggesting a shooting...

27.04.2026 8

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Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired after joke about 'expectant widow' Melania

President Trump is calling for ABC's late-night comedian, Jimmy Kimmel, to be fired over a joke the host made last week with a punch line saying First...

27.04.2026 9

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Melania Trump rips WHCA sketch recorded before shooting: 'Kimmel hides behind ABC'

First lady Melania Trump is calling on ABC to punish comedian Jimmy Kimmel over a sketch during which the late-night host joked that she had the...

27.04.2026 9

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Congress eyes changes to boxing regulations amid fighter pushback

Lawmakers are considering a revamp of the federal regulations governing professional boxing, an effort to bolster the sport that has sparked...

27.04.2026 10

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Warner Brothers Discovery board approves sale to Paramount

The board of Warner Brothers Discovery voted on Thursday to sell the sprawling media company to Paramount, a key move that paves the way for the...

23.04.2026 7

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New York Times alleges FBI investigated journalist after report about Patel girlfriend

The New York Times is alleging the FBI investigated one of its journalists after a reporter for the paper wrote an article questioning the security...

23.04.2026 30

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Drudge compares Trump to Carter in approval ratings jab

Matt Drudge took another swipe at President Trump on Wednesday, comparing him to former President Jimmy Carter and his approval ratings during the...

22.04.2026 20

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Tucker Carlson 'sorry for misleading people' with Trump support

Pundit Tucker Carlson is expressing regret for voicing support for President Trump. Carlson, who has been a sharp critic of Trump's war in Iran, said...

21.04.2026 10

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NFL takes heat from GOP, Trump DOJ on cost of watching games

Federal regulators and members of Congress are voicing frustration with the NFL’s media rights dealmaking and are vowing to rein in its unmatched...

20.04.2026 20

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Judge temporarily halts Nexstar-TEGNA merger

A federal judge in California on Friday temporarily blocked a merger between broadcasters Nexstar and TEGNA that has been challenged by DirectTV and a...

18.04.2026 10

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Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in NBA gambling probe

Damon Jones, the former NBA player charged in connection with an illegal sports gambling ring, is expected to plead guilty to charges in New York....

16.04.2026 10

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NPR nabs $33 million from anonymous donor after Trump funding cuts

National Public Radio is getting a new injection of funding from private donors months after President Trump's administration pulled federal dollars...

16.04.2026 7

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TMZ's arrival on Capitol Hill elicits both groans and curiosity

TMZ's move into the Capitol Hill media scene is sparking eye rolls from lawmakers, aides and journalists who spend their days in the halls of Congress...

15.04.2026 10

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TMZ launches DC bureau, tracks down Graham, Cruz on first day

TMZ, the tabloid known for its sensational headlines and dirt-digging on Hollywood celebrities and other famous people, is opening up shop in...

14.04.2026 20

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Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House

President Trump detailed new plans for a UFC fight the league is planning on the White House grounds in June. "I've been involved in a lot of big...

13.04.2026 9

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Hundreds of Hollywood figures come out against Paramount, Warner Brothers merger

More than 1,000 professionals in the entertainment business are voicing their opposition to a planned mega merger between Paramount and Warner...

13.04.2026 20

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Fans express outrage as US World Cup ticket prices soar

It will be more expensive than ever to attend World Cup matches held in the United States this summer, a trend that has soccer fans in the U.S. and...

13.04.2026 10

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Alex Jones, Candace Owens push back on Trump criticism

Alex Jones and Candace Owens, two right-wing media figures who have been critical of President Trump's military campaign in the Middle East, hit back...

10.04.2026 10

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DOJ investigating NFL broadcasting deals: Report

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is opening an investigation into the NFL over its dealmaking with media companies on rights to broadcast games,...

09.04.2026 10

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Americans cutting back on streaming platforms as belts tighten

More Americans are cutting back on subscription-based streaming services amid broader concerns about the cost of living, according to a new study. The...

08.04.2026 10

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Dominick Mastrangelo

CNN on Iran government document Trump labeled 'fake': 'It's authentic'

CNN is defending its reporting on a statement given by Iranian officials regarding a ceasefire agreement the U.S. and Iran reached just hours before...

08.04.2026 10

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Trump rips 'low-IQ' Tucker Carlson: 'Absolutely no idea what’s going on'

President Trump hit back at conservative pundit Tucker Carlson, who on Monday blasted the president over a social media post in which he used an...

07.04.2026 20

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NY Times: Trump berating reporter part of 'pattern of answering fair questions with inaccurate attacks'

The New York Times is pushing back on criticism from President Trump after he attacked a reporter who pressed him about a social media post that...

07.04.2026 10

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Tucker Carlson: Trump expletive-filled Easter post 'vile on every level'

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson ripped into President Trump on Monday over a social media post on Easter threatening Iran if the country does...

07.04.2026 10

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Trump says US will go after 'leaker' of info on downed pilot in Iran

President Trump on Monday said his administration is looking for a "leaker" who shared information with the media about a daring rescue mission after...

06.04.2026 20

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' show

Savannah Guthrie returned to the "Today" show desk on Monday, weeks after her mother went missing in an apparent kidnapping authorities have been...

06.04.2026 20

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Dominick Mastrangelo

Trump: Tiger Woods seeking treatment a 'good thing'

President Trump is voicing his support for golf superstar Tiger Woods after the five-time Masters champion announced this week he is stepping back...

01.04.2026 10

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Dominick Mastrangelo

March Madness viewership booms to near 20-year high

Viewership for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament reached record levels this March, driven by several high-profile matchups in the Elite Eight and...

01.04.2026 20

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Dominick Mastrangelo

What to know about the American journalist kidnapped in Iraq

Shelly Kittleson, a U.S. citizen and journalist who has worked for more than a decade covering the Middle East, was kidnapped by an extremist group in...

01.04.2026 10

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