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CNN Excluded Again: Why Is Real America’s Voice Providing White House Pool Coverage?
Street News Now examines the timeline, ownership and disclosed financial relationships—and asks who authorized RAV’s expanded role.
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Judge Extends Halt on Taxpayer-Funded Trump TV Ads Through November 8
The temporary halt now extends past the November 3 election. A November 4 hearing will address longer-term relief; notification and cancellation records remain unresolved.
Federal Agents Search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington Home; DOJ Confirms Warrant
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington-area home under a court-authorized warrant. DOJ has not disclosed the allegations or announced charges against the lawmaker.
New York City Orders NYPD Use-of-Force Review, Adds $2.6 Million for Oversight
Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a comprehensive use-of-force policy review and announced additional funding for independent police oversight following a retirement involving pending disciplinary charges.
DOJ Sues Denver Over Law Requiring Officers to Unmask and Display Identification
The Justice Department says Denver cannot regulate federal officers. City leaders say residents must be able to identify the people exercising police authority.
White House Blocks Politico From Air Force One as Press-Access Fight Continues
The White House blocked Politico from its assigned Air Force One print-pool duty as a federal court weighs broader press-access restrictions.
CNN Excluded Again: Why Is Real America’s Voice Providing White House Pool Coverage?
Street News Now examines CNN’s pool exclusions, Real America’s Voice’s expanded role, its ownership and disclosed financial connections.
Major TV Networks Suspend White House Pool Coverage After Media Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A White House decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico has triggered a coordinated response from major television news organizations, disrupting the system that supplies video and audio of presidential events to broadcasters across the country. ABC,...
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Charlotte, NC
More Charlotte, NC →North Carolina Court Sentences Money-Laundering Courier to Nine Years in $92 Million Network Case
Shu Jun Zhen received a nine-year sentence and a nearly $23 million forfeiture order after pleading guilty in a broader $92 million money-laundering case.
Seattle, WA
More Seattle, WA →Seattle Council Approves RV Parking Permit Plan and $5 Million in Vehicle-Housing Services
Seattle approved a six-part plan for vehicle residents, with $5 million in services and new RV parking limits still awaiting mayoral action.
Ohio (State)
More Ohio (State) →Ohio Gov. DeWine Urges Ramaswamy to Withdraw Campaign Ad Featuring Acton’s Estranged Mother
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine called on gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy to remove a campaign ad featuring Democratic nominee Amy Acton's estranged mother.
St. Johns County, FL
More St. Johns County, FL →St. Johns County Mail-Ballot Requests Due by 5 p.m. Thursday; Early Voting Open at 10 Sites
St. Johns County voters face a 5 p.m. October 22 deadline to request mailed ballots; ten early-voting sites are open through October 31.
Louisiana (State)
More Louisiana (State) →Federal Prosecutors Outline Louisiana Election-Law Plan as Early Voting Continues
U.S. attorneys describe voting-rights enforcement priorities as Louisiana's early voting runs through October 27; state officials confirm key dates and absentee deadlines.
Atlanta, GA
More Atlanta, GA →FBI Offers $20,000 Reward After Incendiary Device Reported at Atlanta ICE Building
Federal agents are investigating an apparent incendiary-device incident at an Atlanta federal immigration building; no arrests have been announced.
Mesa, AZ
More Mesa, AZ →Mesa Voters to Decide $285 Million in Bond Questions, Charter Changes and District 5 Runoff
Mesa voters face two bond authorizations totaling $285 million, two city charter amendments and a District 5 council runoff in the November 3 election.
Indiana
More Indiana →Indiana Absentee-by-Mail Application Deadline Is 11:59 p.m. Thursday; Early In-Person Voting Continues
Indiana voters who qualify for absentee-by-mail voting must get applications to election officials by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 22; in-person early voting remains available.