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Trump Administration Seeks to Open Protected Forests for Exploitation Amidst Other Legal Battles

The Trump administration is moving to end the 'roadless rule,' which protects millions of acres of forest land from logging and road construction. This action comes as Disney and ABC sue the FCC over broadcast license threats, and Meta faces accusations of exploiting children in a separate legal case.

18 Aug, 12:06 — 18 Aug, 21:51
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BBCHigh6h ago

Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal

The network accuses the administration of retaliation against ABC, as it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".

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NYTMostly Factual6h ago

Trump Administration Moves to Allow Logging in Pristine National Forests

The move to repeal the ‘roadless rule” would pave the way for road construction and logging in nearly 45 million acres of untouched back country.

By Lisa Friedman and Maxine Joselow

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FTVery High9h ago

Disney sues Trump administration over ‘retaliatory’ ABC licence review

US media giant accuses Federal Communications Commission of cracking down because it ‘disapproves’ of its broadcasts

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le-mondeHigh5h ago

ABC sues Trump's media regulator over threat to broadcast licenses

Walt Disney-owned ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, saying the agency's demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an 'existential threat' to its operations.

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wapoMostly Factual9h ago

ABC sues FCC, claiming First Amendment violations, escalating months-long feud

The lawsuit dials up a battle that’s involved Jimmy Kimmel, “The View” and diversity policies.

By Scott Nover

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old growth forests

Almost 45m acres of national forests could be potentially opened to road construction, drilling and logging The Trump administration said on Tuesday it plans to rescind the “roadless rule” that has protected old growth forests in the US for 25 years, potentially opening up almost 45m acres of national forests to road construction, drilling and logging. Conservationists had feared the announcement was coming since last summer after Brooke Rollins, Trump’s secretary of agriculture, targeted a r...

By Mark Oliver

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NPRHigh2h ago

ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations

The ABC Network has sued the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump administration is violating its First Amendment rights by challenging ABC broadcast licenses and investigating the network's talk show "The View."

By David Folkenflik

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land

US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

Trump admin scores court win to end deportation protections for Ethiopian migrants

The Department of Homeland Security declared all of its TPS terminations are now in effect after a federal judge dissolved the remaining legal hurdle.

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cbcHigh3h ago

ABC sues U.S. broadcast regulator over early licence reviews, calling it an 'existential threat'

Further escalating its battle with the Trump administration, ABC on Tuesday took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency's demand for early review of broadcast licences posed an "existential threat" to its operations.

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cnbcMostly Factual8h ago

Hims & Hers CEO says FTC lawsuit misunderstands how the company works

Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum spoke to CNBC about the FTC's lawsuit against the company, compounded GLP-1 drugs and AI.

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marketwatchMostly Factual9h ago

Disney sues FCC over Trump’s broadcast-license threat

Disney says the Trump administration “has attacked ABC’s speech — the stories its journalists report and the viewpoints its network programs air.”

By Robert Schroeder

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The IndependentMostly Factual57m ago

Exclusive: Trump admin reveals plan to lock 3,000 migrant children in massive new detention facility

Officials are looking for operators for an ‘emergency influx facility’ that can hold thousands of unaccompanied migrant children and pack eight kids into a room sharing one toilet, shower and sink

By Alex Woodward

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EL PAISMostly Factual3h ago

Decisive trial against Meta begins: ‘They knew their platforms could harm young people’

Four US states are seeking damages that could amount to some $200 billion, accusing Facebook and Instagram of designing systems to foster teen addiction

By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno

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Business InsiderMostly Factual6h ago

Some student-loan borrowers are losing credit toward a key forgiveness program for public servants

The Trump administration is rolling back Public Service Loan Forgiveness credits for some student-loan borrowers. Samuel Corum/Getty Images The Education Department is rolling back Public Service Loan Forgiveness credits for some borrowers. The department said it's a result of "code errors" under the Biden administration. It's the latest in the series of challenges borrowers have faced following Trump's repayment overhaul. Some student-loan borrowers are losing credits toward a key loan for...

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forbes6h ago

CEO Who Fired 900 People On Zoom—Allegedly Calling Employees ‘Monkeys’—Faces Lawsuit From His Company

Better Home & Finance accused its founder of running an illegal scheme to regain control of the firm.

By Ty Roush, Forbes Staff

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Padres organization loses pitching coordinator after Donald Trump’s crackdown

The Trump administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement, more commonly referred to as ICE, has been extremely active under the administration’s crackdown on immigration. A focus on ‘flight risks’ has resulted in several warrantless arrests in airports near the border, and now those arrests are having a major impact on one MLB franchise. While traveling for…

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varietyMostly Factual10h ago

ABC Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC

Disney’s ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, raising the pitch of the company’s efforts to countermand unusual pressure from the federal government to force the company’s stations to submit licenses for early renewal proceedings. ABC has found itself at cross purposes with the FCC at several moments in […]

By Brian Steinberg

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

US moves to open vast tracts of pristine forests to logging

US moves to open vast tracts of pristine forests to logging

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual9h ago

ABC Sues FCC Over Threats to Broadcast Licenses

The FCC called the Disney-owned network's eight broadcast licenses in for an early renewal earlier this year and has challenged 'The View.'

By Caitlin Huston

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irish-independent2h ago

Meta accused of exploiting kids as social media trial gets underway

Meta has denied the states’ allegations, and accused the attorneys general of seeking unreasonable design changes and an “outlandish payout.”

By Madlin Mekelburg

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ndtvMostly Factual3h ago

'Meta Hooked, Exploited Children': 29 US States Demand $200-Billion Penalty

Deputy Attorney General Megan O'Neil said in her opening arguments in an Oakland courtroom that the company "exploited how kids' brains work".

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual8h ago

Wait, a Network Is Actually Suing the Trump Administration for Once?

ABC is accusing the Federal Communications Commission of infringing on its First Amendment rights

By Ryan Bort

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deadlineMostly Factual10h ago

ABC Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC, Claiming Trump Administration “Retaliatory Campaign” Against Its Free Speech

ABC filed an unprecedented lawsuit against the FCC on Tuesday, claiming that its investigations are part of a “retaliatory campaign” to curb the network’s free speech. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., also seeks to halt a proceeding in which the agency and its chairman, Brendan Carr, demanded that it put its […]

By Ted Johnson

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses

Disney and ABC sued the FCC, saying the Trump administration was trying to punish them for content it disliked and calling it an “assault on free speech.”

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express-tribuneMostly Factual10h ago

Why US states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms

States allege that Meta knowingly designed features in Instagram and Facebook to ​hook young users

By Reuters

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punch-ngMostly Factual4h ago

FCSC tightens 2026 promotion exam with expert-drafted questions

The FCSC is enhancing its 2026 promotion exam with expert-drafted, rigorous questions to ensure competence and professional knowledge among civil servants. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcsc-tightens-2026-promotion-exam-with-expert-drafted-questions/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed8h ago

Cement price: FCCPC uncovers possible manipulation after 3-month probe

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has uncovered possible manipulation of cement prices in the Nigerian market following a three-month industry-wide investigation. The post Cement price: FCCPC uncovers possible manipulation after 3-month probe appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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myjoyonlineMixed1h ago

Disney and ABC sue Trump’s media regulator to stop early licence renewal

Disney and ABC have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from launching an early licence renewal process, arguing that the network is being unfairly targeted over its editorial content.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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express-tribune18 Aug, 12:06First to report

Why US states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms

deadline18 Aug, 12:13

ABC Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC, Claiming Trump Administration “Retaliatory Campaign” Against Its Free Speech

variety18 Aug, 12:20

ABC Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC

seeking-alpha18 Aug, 12:54

Disney, ABC sue FCC over broadcast license review

marketwatch18 Aug, 12:58

Disney sues FCC over Trump’s broadcast-license threat

hollywood-reporter18 Aug, 12:59

ABC Sues FCC Over Threats to Broadcast Licenses

FT18 Aug, 13:13

Disney sues Trump administration over ‘retaliatory’ ABC licence review

wapo18 Aug, 13:14

ABC sues FCC, claiming First Amendment violations, escalating months-long feud

1h later
orf18 Aug, 14:16

Lizenzentzug: Sender ABC klagt US-Medienaufsichtsbehörde

cnbc18 Aug, 14:20

Hims & Hers CEO says FTC lawsuit misunderstands how the company works

rolling-stone18 Aug, 14:24

Wait, a Network Is Actually Suing the Trump Administration for Once?

vanguard-ng18 Aug, 14:26

Cement price: FCCPC uncovers possible manipulation after 3-month probe

1h later
der-standard18 Aug, 15:46

ABC verklagt US-Medienaufsichtsbehörde wegen drohenden Lizenzentzugs

forbes18 Aug, 16:05

CEO Who Fired 900 People On Zoom—Allegedly Calling Employees ‘Monkeys’—Faces Lawsuit From His Company

BBC18 Aug, 16:22

Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal

NYT18 Aug, 16:23

Trump Administration Moves to Allow Logging in Pristine National Forests

faz18 Aug, 16:24

Drohender Lizenzentzug: US-Sender ABC verklagt Medienaufsichtsbehörde

newsbeast18 Aug, 16:31

Το τηλεοπτικό δίκτυο ABC προσφεύγει στη δικαιοσύνη κατά της κυβέρνησης Τραμπ για παραβίαση της ελευθερίας του λόγου

Business Insider18 Aug, 16:46

Some student-loan borrowers are losing credit toward a key forgiveness program for public servants

le-monde18 Aug, 17:17

ABC sues Trump's media regulator over threat to broadcast licenses

berlingske18 Aug, 17:42

Californien beskylder Meta for at indfange børn på sociale medier

Yahoo18 Aug, 17:56

Padres organization loses pitching coordinator after Donald Trump’s crackdown

politiken18 Aug, 18:20

Bøde kan løbe op i 1.300 milliarder kroner: Amerikanske delstater anklager Meta for at udnytte børns hjerner

bloomberg18 Aug, 18:28

Ex-Tricolor Executives Face SEC Lawsuit After Firm Collapse

punch-ng18 Aug, 18:32

FCSC tightens 2026 promotion exam with expert-drafted questions

The Guardian18 Aug, 18:51

Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old growth forests

hindustan-times18 Aug, 19:05

US moves to open vast tracts of pristine forests to logging

hotnews18 Aug, 19:08

Acuzații grave aduse Meta, în procesul cu miză de 1,4 trilioane de dolari: Copiii, vizați intenționat de Facebook și Instagram. O mamă a vorbit despre „sinuciderea spontană”

EL PAIS18 Aug, 19:08

Decisive trial against Meta begins: ‘They knew their platforms could harm young people’

naftemporiki18 Aug, 19:16

Η Meta «εκμεταλλεύτηκε τον τρόπο λειτουργίας του εγκεφάλου των παιδιών», λέει εισαγγελέας της Καλιφόρνια

cbc18 Aug, 19:23

ABC sues U.S. broadcast regulator over early licence reviews, calling it an 'existential threat'

ndtv18 Aug, 19:29

'Meta Hooked, Exploited Children': 29 US States Demand $200-Billion Penalty

NPR18 Aug, 19:51

ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations

digi2418 Aug, 19:59

Administrația Trump, dată în judecată de postul TV ABC: acuzații de atac asupra libertății de exprimare

iefimerida18 Aug, 20:12

Το τηλεοπτικό δίκτυο ABC προσέφυγε στη δικαιοσύνη κατά της κυβέρνησης Τραμπ -Τι καταγγέλλει

irish-independent18 Aug, 20:17

Meta accused of exploiting kids as social media trial gets underway

Fox News18 Aug, 21:10

Trump admin scores court win to end deportation protections for Ethiopian migrants

ruv18 Aug, 21:22

ABC kærir fjarskiptastofnun Bandaríkjanna

Al Jazeera18 Aug, 21:26

Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land

myjoyonline18 Aug, 21:40

Disney and ABC sue Trump’s media regulator to stop early licence renewal

channel-news-asia18 Aug, 21:45

Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses

index-hr18 Aug, 21:48

Trump želi otvoriti zaštićene šume za sječu i gradnju cesta

The Independent18 Aug, 21:51

Exclusive: Trump admin reveals plan to lock 3,000 migrant children in massive new detention facility

le-figaro18 Aug, 21:58Latest update

États-Unis : Trump veut ouvrir près de 18 millions d’hectares de forêts à l’exploitation