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David Smith has secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Oregon, according to The Associated Press.
The Trump administration will reinstate the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program and begin accepting applications in December following a court ruling. However, the judge barred allocating funds based on race or ethnicity.
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay argues the FCC lacks legal authority to repeal the 39 percent TV ownership cap, setting up a clash as Chairman Brendan Carr schedules a vote on the proposal.
Mississippi lawmakers initiated steps to potentially redraw legislative, congressional, and judicial districts following a U.S. Supreme Court decision, sparking concerns from voting rights advocates.
The Trump administration plans to close 5 small U.S. diplomatic missions in Africa, Asia, and the Western Hemisphere, saving $4.4M/year, while reopening posts in Libya, Syria, and Venezuela.
President Trump's proposed 250-foot-tall memorial arch in Washington, D.C., may disrupt the historical integrity of dozens of nearby sites, according to a National Park Service assessment, sparking opposition and litigation over its approval process.
The extended National Guard deployment in Washington D.C. until January 2029 is estimated to cost $1.4 billion, sparking criticism over militarization and misuse of taxpayer funds.
