Bonta demands FCC chair ‘stop his campaign of censorship’ following Kimmel suspension

Bonta demands FCC chair ‘stop his campaign of censorship’ following Kimmel suspension

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta on Monday accused Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr of unlawfully intimidating television broadcasters into toeing a conservative line in favor of President Trump, and urged him to reverse course. In a letter to Carr, Bonta specifically cited ABC’s decision to pull β€œJimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air after Kimmel…

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Rachel Reeves urged to cut national insurance but hike income tax in upcoming budget | Politics News

Rachel Reeves urged to cut national insurance but hike income tax in upcoming budget | Politics News

Rachel Reeves has been urged by a think tank to cut national insurance and increase income tax to create a “level playing field” and protect workers’ pay. The Resolution Foundation said the chancellor should send a “decisive signal” that she will make “tough decisions” on tax. Ms Reeves is expected to outline significant tax rises…

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Amazon faces trial this week over whether it duped people into enrolling in Prime membership

Amazon faces trial this week over whether it duped people into enrolling in Prime membership

Amazon faces a court hearing in Seattle this week to face allegations by federal regulators that the e-commerce giant duped customers into signing up for its Prime membership while also making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions. The case, announcedΒ by the Federal Trade Commission in 2023, centers on claims that Amazon engaged in…

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In a dizzying few days, Trump ramps up attacks on political opponents and 1st Amendment

In a dizzying few days, Trump ramps up attacks on political opponents and 1st Amendment

WASHINGTONΒ β€”Β President Trump has harnessed the weight of his office in recent days to accelerate a campaign of retribution against his perceived political enemies and attacks on 1st Amendment protections. In the last week alone, Trump replaced a U.S. attorney investigating two of his political adversaries with a loyalist and openly directed the attorney general to…

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Jimmy Kimmel suspension: ABC’s ‘The View’ breaks its silence

Jimmy Kimmel suspension: ABC’s ‘The View’ breaks its silence

As ABC’s indefinite suspension of β€œJimmy Kimmel Live!” enters its second week, the co-hosts of β€œThe View” are throwing their support behind the late-night host and the 1st Amendment β€” on the network’s own airwaves. In the immediate aftermath of Kimmel’s suspension over comments about MAGA and the killing of right-wing activist and podcaster Charlie…

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