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Nexstar secures merger with Tegna after FCC, DOJ approval

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have cleared Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of fellow local broadcaster...

19.03.2026 5

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Joe Kent: Charlie Kirk told me 'stop us from getting into a war with Iran'

Joe Kent, a top intelligence official who resigned this week in the wake of the U.S. strikes in Iran, said the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk...

19.03.2026 3

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8 states sue to block Nexstar, Tegna merger

A group of eight state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a proposed mega merger between Nexstar Media Group and fellow local...

19.03.2026 3

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Joe Kent discusses decision to resign over Iran on Tucker Carlson program

Joe Kent, the former top Trump administration intelligence official who resigned this week over the U.S. military’s ongoing operations in Iran,...

18.03.2026 4

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MS Now shakes up lineup ahead of midterm elections

MS Now, the progressive cable news channel formerly known as MSNBC, is making significant changes to its lineup of daytime and weekend programming...

18.03.2026 10

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Arizona accuses Kalshi of operating illegal gambling business

Authorities in Arizona have filed criminal charges against the prediction market provider Kalshi, becoming the first state in the U.S. to do so and...

18.03.2026 9

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March Madness could cost employers more than $12 billion in lost productivity

It's March, which means millions of Americans will be locked in on the annual NCAA men's basketball tournament in the coming weeks. That could mean a...

17.03.2026 10

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Conservative YouTuber criticized over pushing ‘Jewish invasion’ in New Jersey video

A YouTube personality popular on the political right is facing pushback for promoting a video from another online influencer purporting to expose what...

17.03.2026 10

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Iran in talks to move World Cup games out of US

Iran is in talks to move its World Cup games out of the U.S. and into Mexico, the Middle East nation's sports minister said this week. "When...

17.03.2026 6

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FCC chair invites bipartisan backlash as MAGA battle with press intensifies

FCC chair Brendan Carr’s threat to crack down on broadcasters over coverage of the U.S. war in Iran is raising fresh alarm about Trump...

16.03.2026 4

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Greene sides with Megyn Kelly in Iran fight with Trump, Mark Levin

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is siding with Megyn Kelly in an escalating fight over the Iran conflict between the podcaster and fellow...

16.03.2026 2

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Trump gives second wind to reforming college sports regulation

An effort to regulate the big business of college sports is receiving a second burst of energy on Capitol Hill thanks to President Trump’s...

16.03.2026 10

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White House rips CNN for broadcasting statement from Iran leader

The White House and several Trump administration officials are blasting CNN over the network’s coverage of ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran...

13.03.2026 10

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Trump: Iran 'welcome' at World Cup despite concerns about player 'safety'

President Trump is insisting the Iranian men's soccer team is welcome to travel to the United States for this summer's World Cup, though he...

12.03.2026 10

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CNN's Abby Phillip corrects comments on ISIS-inspired attack in NYC

Abby Phillip, one of CNN's prime-time hosts, corrected comments she made on the air Tuesday night about what police say was an ISIS-inspired terrorist...

11.03.2026 10

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FIFA president says Trump assured him Iran can come to US for World Cup

The head of FIFA says he anticipates the Iranian men's national team will be able to compete in this summer's World Cup, including in matches slated...

11.03.2026 10

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Trump's war in Iran fractures MAGA media

President Trump's war in Iran has sparked a heated fight in conservative circles, pitting some of Trump’s most ardent supporters in the media...

10.03.2026 6

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CNN deletes tweet, attaches editors note to criticized story on NYC bombing plot

CNN took down a tweet and attached an editor's note to a story about an attempted terrorist attack in New York City earlier this week after facing a...

10.03.2026 4

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Cruz: Carlson more anti-Trump than Democrats

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is blasting conservative pundit Tucker Carlson over the commentator's criticism of President Trump's foreign policy and...

10.03.2026 10

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CBS justice correspondent leaving network: 'I look forward to some independence'

Journalist Scott MacFarlane is leaving CBS News, the latest in a string of high-profile departures at the broadcaster since its parent company...

09.03.2026 6

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Trump: US will give Iran women's soccer team asylum if Australia won't

President Trump is vowing to protect members of the Iranian national women's soccer team who participated in a silent protest of their country's...

09.03.2026 4

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UFC unveils full card for White House event

UFC has released the full fight card for an event the league is planning on the White House grounds this summer. "UFC Freedom 250," an event timed to...

09.03.2026 10

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Iran’s World Cup status falls in doubt as war with U.S. widens

U.S. military operations in Iran are placing the country’s status for the 2026 World Cup in doubt, creating a logistical and political crisis for...

09.03.2026 10

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Collins on Leavitt criticism: Coverage of slain US service members 'not about the president'

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins defended herself following a spat with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday over media coverage of the...

05.03.2026 10

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Gayle King inks new deal with CBS amid changes to network under Bari Weiss

Gayle King is staying with CBS News, which is going under a major transformation under Paramount and its billionaire owners Larry and David Ellison....

04.03.2026 10

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Trump to host roundtable on future of college sports

President Trump will host a number of top executives in the business of college and professional sports for a meeting focused on improving college...

04.03.2026 10

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Leavitt, CNN's Kaitlan Collins spar over coverage of US deaths in Iran

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attacked CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins on Wednesday after the journalist questioned the top White House...

04.03.2026 10

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NBA player Luke Kornet asks the Atlanta Hawks to cancel promo night with strip club

NBA player Luke Kornet is asking the Atlanta Hawks to cancel a promotion it planned in partnership with a local gentlemen's club, saying the event...

04.03.2026 6

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Trump knocks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly over Iran criticism: 'MAGA is Trump'

President Trump and his allies are pushing back on a number of top conservative media figures typically loyal to him who have questioned ongoing U.S....

03.03.2026 10

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Paramount wins bid to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery after Netflix bows out

Netflix on Thursday said it would not match a bid from Paramount seeking to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery, the sprawling media empire that...

27.02.2026 10

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More than 32 million watched Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address

More than 32 million people tuned in to watch President Trump's annual State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, according to Nielsen Media...

27.02.2026 10

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Warner Bros. Discovery: Paramount's hostile bid 'superior' to Netflix offer

Warner Bros. Discovery, the sprawling entertainment company that owns major media brands like HBO and CNN, said Thursday it now favors a bid made by...

27.02.2026 10

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WHCA announces mentalist Oz Pearlman for correspondents' dinner entertainer

Mentalist Oz Pearlman will serve as the entertainer for this year's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, the WHCA announced on Thursday....

26.02.2026 10

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FCC's Brendan Carr: CBS 'doing a great job' under new management

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr praised changes Paramount has made at CBS since the company was purchased by Larry Ellison...

26.02.2026 10

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Slater’s departure at DOJ signals new era for antitrust under Trump

The abrupt departure of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) top antitrust enforcer is raising questions about the Trump administration’s approach to...

26.02.2026 10

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FCC seeks public comment on live sports broadcasting marketplace

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is soliciting public comment on consumer experience with live sports viewing in the streaming era. As part...

25.02.2026 10

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Republican AGs ask DOJ to block Netflix, Warner Brothers Discovery deal

A group of Republican attorneys general is asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to scrutinize a planned merger between Netflix and Warner Brothers...

25.02.2026 10

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Warner Bros. Discovery says Paramount raised its takeover offer

Paramount on Tuesday sweetened its offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, as the David Zaslav-led media conglomerate pursues a sale of its...

25.02.2026 8

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'Hockey' and 'World Cup' references top Kalshi odds on Trump's State of the Union address

Prediction market Kalshi is anticipating President Trump will make several references to sports issues during his State of the Union address Tuesday....

24.02.2026 10

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Olympian says members of US men's hockey team will attend Trump State of the Union

Members of the U.S. men's hockey team will attend President Trump's State of the Union Address Tuesday at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., fresh off...

24.02.2026 20

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Wall Street Journal: 'Smart play' would have been for Trump to forgo, pause new tariffs

The Wall Street Journal's editorial board criticized President Trump's trade policies earlier this week, mocking his reaction to a Supreme Court...

24.02.2026 10

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Peter Attia departs CBS News after communications with Epstein surface

Wellness and anti-aging doctor Peter Attia is leaving CBS News after communications he had with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were brought to...

24.02.2026 40

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Netflix boss dismisses Trump's demand for Susan Rice to be fired

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos brushed aside a demand by President Trump that the company fire former Democratic diplomat Susan Rice from its board....

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Patel sparks outrage partying with Team USA as MAGA cheers him on

FBI Director Kash Patel is at the center of an online firestorm after videos captured inside Team USA's men's hockey locker room on Sunday showed him...

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Five takeaways at the conclusion of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games

The 2026 Winter Olympics captured the attention of millions of Americans this month thanks to several improbable comeback stories, an aggressive...

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FCC chair calls for 'patriotic, pro-America' broadcaster programs for 250th

The chairman of the FCC is rolling out what the department is calling a the "Pledge America Campaign," which encourages broadcasters to air...

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US-born Olympian Eileen Gu on Vance criticism: 'That's sweet'

A U.S.-born athlete competing for China in the Olympic Games brushed off criticism from Vice President J.D. Vance, who had questioned her decision not...

20.02.2026 20

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News, Fox Corp. to match federal contribution to 'Trump Accounts'

Rupert Murdoch's News and Fox Corps. will match the U.S. government’s one-time $1,000 contribution to the Section 530A accounts, informally known as...

19.02.2026 10

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Substack, Polymarket announce partnership: 'Journalism is better when it’s backed by live markets'

Publishing platform Substack and prediction market Polymarket announced a new partnership on Wednesday. The new partnership will allow Substack users...

19.02.2026 10

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MAGA media cheers Quinn Hughes for praising U.S. after game-winning goal

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes emerged as an overtime hero for Team USA on Wednesday, with a goal to lift the U.S. over Sweden en route to the...

19.02.2026 10

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