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Are odds rising for Ocasio-Cortez to become the Democratic nominee?
Join The Hill’s Amie Parnes and Ian Swanson plus Democratic strategist Joel Payne for a live discussion on the future of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.). The hosts will talk about her efforts to provide a glimpse of her life to voters and whether that’s an effective way for her to broaden her appeal. Plus, they…
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Disney sues FCC over its attempt to rein in content, challenge its ABC licenses
Disney and ABC on Tuesday sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), arguing that the Trump administration is attempting to censor journalists by urging the agency to conduct an early review of ABC’s broadcasting licenses. The lawsuit alleges the administration waged a “retaliatory campaign” on ABC and encouraged the FCC to use its regulatory power to…
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‘Mother’ Director Teona Mitevska Preps Sequel to Feminist Satirical Drama ‘God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya’ (EXCLUSIVE)
North Macedonian director Teona Mitevska, best known for “Mother” and the Berlinale-winning “God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya,” has revealed she is developing a sequel to the 2019 feminist satirical drama. The announcement, made exclusively to Variety at the Sarajevo Film Festival, signals a return to the themes of patriarchy and female defiance that defined…
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White House tears into Ossoff with brutal takedown after jab at key Trump aide: ‘Lightweight loser’
Senator Jon Ossoff, the Democrat running for re-election in Georgia, is facing criticism from White House officials and conservatives after referring to a senior Trump aide, Natalie Harp, by only her first name during a campaign rally. Officials characterised the remark as sexist and dismissive, and the White House responded with a sharply worded rebuttal,…
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DOJ asks court to reinstate Abrego Garcia charges
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is requesting that a federal appeals court reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, following a lower court order earlier this year that found the Salvadoran man was the subject of a likely vindictive prosecution. In a Monday court filing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit,…
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Former UK Tech Minister Damian Collins Joins Microdrama Outfit Screenburn Group As Chairman
Damian Collins, the former UK MP and government minister for tech and the digital economy, has been appointed Chairman of Screenburn Group, a London-based company behind a screenwriting app and CherryBowl, a microdrama research and ranking service. The appointment brings a high-profile figure with deep policy experience in online safety and digital regulation into the…
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Trump’s affordability plan faces conservative pushback as pocketbook issues loom over midterms
A new report from Advancing American Freedom, the conservative advocacy group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, sets out a 10-point plan aimed at tackling America’s affordability crisis ahead of the midterm elections. The proposals focus on cutting government red tape and expanding domestic production to bring down costs, as both major parties compete…
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A progressive prophet: Florida’s Alan Grayson was ahead of his time
Today, the former congressman is running again, this time in Florida’s Democratic primary for the 7th congressional district.
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Caribbean resort owned by Bill Gates being sued for $100M: Report
The Four Seasons company, which manages the resort, is notably not a defendant in the lawsuit.
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ABC sues FCC alleging editorial retaliation through licensing review
ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, accusing the regulator of running a “retaliatory campaign” against the network in breach of its First Amendment rights. The suit, first reported by The New York Times, marks the culmination of an escalating dispute in which ABC directly challenges the FCC’s use of its broadcast…