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CBS Disputes Stephen Colbert’s Claim the Network Blocked Colbert’s Interview with Democratic Party Senate Candidate James Talarico
CBS released a statement stating that it was Colbert’s decision not to air an interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico. Colbert claimed CBS refused to air the interview with Talarico after the FCC threatened to enforce equal-time rules because Colbert wouldn’t interview any other candidates in the March 3 primary. Link
Iran’s military fired live missiles into the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East continued. Envoys from the two countries met for nuclear talks as the threat of war hung over the meeting. Read More
A transgender biological male was identified as the shooter who killed two and critically injured three more at a Rhode Island hockey rink. Link
Politics
Jimmy Kimmel will headline a fundraiser for House Democrats. The move comes amid a push by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to enforce equal-time rules on broadcast television, arguing that late-night shows can function as partisan political programming. Read More
Democrats in the Minnesota State Legislature are preparing a suite of legislation to push back on President Trump’s deportation efforts. The Department of Justice is sure to challenge any bills that restrict the government’s ability to enforce immigration law in court. Find out More
Department of Homeland Security Spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin announced she was leaving the agency. McLaughlin was a frequent cable news presence defending the administration’s immigration enforcement operation. Read More
U.S. News
A winter snowstorm could pummel parts of the Western United States with 4-8 feet of snow. Find out More
Law enforcement revealed it didn’t find any DNA matches on a black glove discovered outside Nancy Guthrie’s home. Police still have no suspect in the disappearance. See Details
Business
Amazon lost $450 billion during a 9-day stock slide. Investors fled tech stocks over fears of AI disruption. Link
Stock futures slipped as AI-related fears and anticipation ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes weighed on investors. Link
World News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back on President Trump’s desire to quickly agree to a peace deal to end the war with Russia. Source
The U.S. and Hungary signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal as the Trump administration deepened its ties to the Orban government. Find out More
Entertainment
Medical examiners revealed that Victoria Jones, the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, passed away from an accidental overdose. Read More
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen announced a new 20-date tour that begins in Minnesota and ends in Washington, D.C. The tour will serve as Springsteen’s platform to protest the Trump administration. Source
Sports
Major League Baseball Players’ Association Executive Director Tony Clark resigned after an investigation revealed he allegedly had an affair with his sister-in-law. Source
MMA legends Gina Carano and Rhonda Rousey will headline a May 16 fight card in Los Angeles. Netflix will televise the event. Read More
Golf legend Tiger Woods didn’t rule out a comeback for April’s Masters Championship. Find out More
Off the Wall
YouTube influencer and WWE star Logan Paul sold a Pokémon card for $16.5 million. Source
