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Epstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone away

Other voter concerns have prevailed but return of Congress likely to see renewed focus on late sex offender’s activities

The Guardian - US · Oct 24

Melanie Stansbury Tells Donald Trump 'Our State Is Not Yours To Rename' Over New America Proposal

New Mexico Democrats oppose Trump's 'New America' rename bid, citing history and legal barriers

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

'We Are Not Mexico': Trump Demands 'New America' Name for New Mexico, Claims Incomes Would Rise

Donald Trump has renewed his proposal to rename New Mexico 'New America', claiming it would boost incomes and home values, despite offering no economic evidence or legislative plan

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

FCC opens door to larger local broadcast ownership groups

Local television ownership groups could grow after the Federal Communications Commission took a controversial vote to remove the national ownership cap. The FCC voted, 2-1, at its August open meeting Thursday to lift the cap, which limited individual broadcasters’ ownership to stations that in aggregate reached no more than 39 percent…

Roll Call · Aug 6

Lawmakers push for a more robust Epstein Files Transparency Act – but would Trump sign it?

After the justice department botched file rollout under the original act, lawmakers now want legislation with teeth

The Guardian - US · Aug 3

Cruz, Democrats push back on FCC move to lift ownership cap

The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to allow for more consolidation in local television, a move that got pushback from Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz over the role of Congress in changing the television ownership cap. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr announced plans Wednesday to vote to…

Roll Call · Jul 16

Transportation safety technology drawing interest in Congress

As advanced safety technologies reach new stages of development across the transportation sector, Congress has been grappling with how to legislate such innovations, trying to balance industry needs against calls to prevent tragic accidents. A subcommittee hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee took up the issue of…

Roll Call · Jun 10

César Chavez Day events renamed, postponed or canceled after sexual abuse allegations

Allegations that César Chavez sexually abused women and girls are reshaping how many communities honor him

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Senate locked in staring contest on DHS as insults fly

"It's not even close to being real," Thune said of Democrats' counteroffer.

Axios · Mar 25

César Chavez Day celebrations disrupted across US amid sexual abuse allegations

Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta recently disclosed she was among those who claim to have been abused by Chavez

The Independent UK · Mar 18