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A group of former FCC chairs and the Radio and Television Digital News Association filed a petition in the DC Circuit Court today. The group is asking the FCC to repeal specific regulations. The petition follows comments made by Brendan Carr regarding broadcasters. Schwartzman stated the policy is being used against broadcasters. A group of former Federal Communications Commission chairs has filed a petition to repeal existing FCC rules. The group represents interests within the radio and television sectors. The petition specifically targets the news distortion policy, which Schwartzman claims is used against broadcasters like Jimmy Kimmel to influence administration-related discourse. The group is representing interests regarding regulatory changes in the broadcasting sector. The petition covers a period between 2028 and 2031. NPR has reached out to the FCC for comment.

The US State Department has upgraded its accusations regarding AI-related theft to specifically target companies within China. These new passports will include an image of President Trump, according to State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggett. The initiative is part of the preparations for the nation's 250th celebration. One proposed design includes Trump's official photo over the Declaration of Independence with a gold signature. A State Department official confirmed the passports will only be available in Washington and until supplies run out. The reporting was originally cited by Fox News. The announcement was made during a broadcast on WNYC. No specific design details or eligibility criteria were provided.

Questions have been raised regarding whether the Secret Service, FBI, or California Police had prior knowledge of a potential threat to the president. Investigators are examining why existing security tripwires failed to alert officials to the individual's movements.

A message released by authorities from the attacker involved in the incident against a United States president suggests potential for further actions. The text indicates the attacker may attempt another assassination attempt following the initial incident.

More than half of Americans report that their personal finances are worsening. Reuters reports that American dissatisfaction is growing regarding Trump's response to cost of living issues and the unpopular war with Iran, with approval ratings falling below the previous 25% mark. According to Gallup's annual economy and personal finance survey, 31% of Americans identified the cost of living as the most financial problem facing the country. The survey results were reported by CBS's Allison Keys. Affordability concerns were noted as a dominant theme in this year's findings. This data comes from an open-ended question in the survey. Energy costs were mentioned by 13% of respondents, representing a 10% increase from last year and the highest level since 2008. Housing costs tied with energy as the second largest concern.

President Trump resumed hostilities with the Washington press following an interview with 60 Minutes anchor Nora O'Donnell. The tension arose after O'Donnell read portions of an alleged gunman's manifesto during the interview.

A letter from the attacker involved in Saturday's incident at the press corps scene has been released in the United States. The incident occurred while President Trump and his cabinet were present. The source did not provide specific contents of the letter.

A security agent was struck by a round in his protective vest during a security incident. The agent was not badly injured due to the vest. The agent had previously tackled and disarmed an individual who fell to the ground.

A US federal court ruled that certain tariffs are unconstitutional. More than ten companies filed the lawsuit challenging the legality of the tariffs. The court stated that applications for relief will begin within two weeks according to a set schedule.

A jury of nine is set to decide the outcome of a lawsuit involving tech giants valued at over $130 billion. The plaintiff alleges the companies conspired to use his sperm sample without his consent.