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Michael Hiltzik: The bogus, homophobic campaign against Biden's stellar FCC nominee

No one should be surprised that telecommunications companies revved up opposition to the 2021 nomination of Gigi Sohn to the Federal Communications Commission. After all, Sohn was known as an effective critic of the industry's monopoly power and a defender of the public interest.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2023

Republicans "disturbed" by Newsmax nix

"It's time for answers," Senator Ted Cruz said in response to the cable provider dropping the conservative network

Salon · Feb 1, 2023

GOP congressman compares TV provider dropping Newsmax to Holocaust

A Missouri Republican says a contract dispute between DirecTV and Newsmax is akin to the systematic murder committed by the Nazis during the Second World War

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Conservative news network Newsmax on the verge of being dropped by DirecTV

Newsmax, the conservative news channel that carries former President Donald Trump’s rallies, is in a standoff with DirecTV that could lead to the pay TV provider dropping the outlet.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2023

Lynette Hardaway, half of conservative duo Diamond and Silk, dies aged 51

Donald Trump pays tribute to Hardaway who formed political commentary team with her sister Rochelle Richardson

The Guardian - US · Jan 10, 2023

Democrats give Rep. Jamie Raskin leading role on oversight panel

House Democrats elected Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland as ranking member on the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Thursday.

Roll Call · Dec 22, 2022

Gov. Kemp testifies before Georgia grand jury on 2020 election; Flynn directed to appear

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp testified for roughly three hours Tuesday before the Fulton County special grand jury examining whether former President Donald Trump and his allies criminally meddled in Georgia’s 2020 elections.

Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022

Gov. Kemp testifies before Georgia grand jury on 2020 election; Flynn fights summons

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp testified for roughly three hours Tuesday before the Fulton County special grand jury examining whether former President Donald Trump and his allies criminally meddled in the state's 2020 elections.

Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022

New York US Sen. Chuck Schumer wins his fifth term

NEW YORK — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer handily defeated Republican challenger Joe Pinion on Tuesday night, but will have to wait to learn whether he’ll be able to keep his title as Senate majority leader.

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022

Republican Senator Tom Cotton insists GOP will back Ukraine in new Congress despite pro-Putin conservatives

Cotton’s support for Ukraine comes amid growing resistance among Maga Republicans

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022