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05-03-2026 Vol 19

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Democratic, GOP lawmakers push pay-for-‘play’ bill that would make radio stations compensate artists for airing their songs

The American Music Fairness Act would compel AM and FM broadcasters to compensate artists, in line with requirements already imposed on digital broadcasters and streaming services. The American Music...

Cruz: ‘Reasonable inference’ that helicopter pilot in air collision may have looked the wrong way

Sen. Ted Cruz, who leads the panel overseeing the Federal Aviation Administration, said Friday it’s a “reasonable inference” that the helicopter pilot involved in the deadly collision with a...

Chris Christie has fiery advice for NJ to fight congestion pricing: ‘Stop these projects’

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy should use his influence at the Port Authority to block millions of dollars for New York projects to protest congestion pricing, says his predecessor,...

Capitol agenda: Congress ramps up scrutiny on DCA crash

The deadly crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is triggering new aviation oversight efforts on Capitol Hill as potential contributing factors draw scrutiny, including whether congressional dysfunction has...

How Obama, Biden crackdowns spurred  ‘debanking’ fiasco

Banks claim stringent regulations currently in place forced them to do so. Banks claim stringent regulations currently in place forced them to do so.

Trump still wants a spending fight with Congress, even after memo debacle

While the Trump administration intends to ax funding for initiatives it views as out of step with its priorities, it didn’t mean to blow up funding for a broader...

Vance reveals DOGE’s ‘most important’ undertaking: ‘I don’t even think it’s the cost savings’ 

The cost savings DOGE has identified less than two weeks into Trump’s second term, however, is not what has impressed the vice president most about the newly-minted department.  The...

FCC chairman launches investigation into NPR and PBS over alleged airing of commercials

Carr, 46, explained that his specific concern is related to corporate underwriting announcements broadcast by NPR and PBS member stations, which may violate rules prohibiting public broadcasters from running...

Senate confirms former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Trump’s interior secretary

Burgum, 68, received bipartisan support from senators, who voted 78-18 to approve his Cabinet nomination.  Burgum, 68, received bipartisan support from senators, who voted 78-18 to approve his Cabinet...

NYC ambulance response times for life-threatening emergencies jump as EMTs see staffing crunch

New Yorkers are in big trouble if seconds are the difference between life and death. Ambulance response times during life-threatening emergencies have skyrocketed, as the FDNY admits its having...