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Commissioners accepted the gifts while the FCC reviewed the company’s megamergers Published August 4, 2026 6:00AM (EDT) FCC Chairman Brendan Carr testifies before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government on May 21, 2025. (John McDonnell/Getty Images)) This article originally appeared on ProPublica. Two government watchdog groupsContinue Reading

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This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he’d oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary. On several occasions during the 3.5-hour hearing, Kennedy seemed to conflate Medicare,Continue Reading

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A view of damage in Spokane, Washington, after devastating wildfires destroyed homes and other structures. Dozens of major fires have scorched Washington and Oregon for weeks, fouling the air with smoke and soot. #wildfires #fire #washington #oregon #spokane   Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/Continue Reading

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Rapidly spreading blazes are scorching the continent., Europe is still burning. From Spain to France, and from Italy to Greece, wildfires are destroying everything in their path. Crews work around the clock to contain them, but the fight is far from over. Rising temperatures and prolonged droughts create ideal conditionsContinue Reading