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As the November election approaches, Florida's abortion rights amendment faces significant opposition from state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis. Recent court rulings have challenged the state's attempts to suppress pro-amendment advertisements, highlighting the ongoing conflict over reproductive rights in the state. The amendment aims to secure abortion access until fetal viability, countering a strict six-week ban.
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Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS News, alleging that a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris was edited to mislead voters and interfere with the election. The lawsuit claims CBS engaged in deceptive practices to favor the Democratic candidate ahead of the upcoming election.
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Following the recent U.S. presidential election, a wave of racist text messages targeting Black individuals has emerged across multiple states. The messages reference slavery and instruct recipients to report to plantations, prompting investigations by the FBI, Justice Department, and FCC. Civil rights organizations have condemned the messages as alarming and unacceptable.
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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk to head the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aiming to cut federal spending and restructure agencies. Musk, alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, plans to eliminate wasteful expenditures, potentially slashing at least $2 trillion from the budget by July 2026.
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Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr, a current FCC commissioner, as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Carr, a proponent of deregulation and critic of Big Tech, aims to enforce stricter regulations on media and technology companies while promoting free speech.
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On November 19, 2024, SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight from Boca Chica, Texas, aiming to demonstrate advanced landing techniques. The event coincided with Donald Trump's attendance, highlighting the growing ties between the billionaire and the incoming administration. The launch faced challenges, including an unexpected splashdown of the Super Heavy booster.
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SpaceX is set to conduct its sixth test flight of the Starship rocket today, aiming to capture its Falcon Heavy booster with the Mechazilla launch tower. The event is notable for the potential attendance of President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting Musk's influence in the upcoming administration.