Evening Wire: Disney’s ABC Sues FCC & 13 Frat Bros BUSTED For Cocaine Ring | 8.18.26
Summary
Disney-owned ABC sues the FCC, alleging retaliatory actions by the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Russian citizens withdraw billions in rubles amid fears of asset seizures for the Ukraine war. President Trump claims U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz, while last-minute talks aim to prevent new tariffs on Canadian imports. Other stories include rising vaccine exemptions, a fake polling scandal, and arrests of Penn State fraternity members for cocaine trafficking.
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ABC sues FCC over Trump administration influence
Russians withdraw billions from banks amid war fears
Trump proposes making Strait of Hormuz a US territory
US and Canada negotiate to avoid new tariffs
Rise in vaccine exemptions linked to measles surge
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Group admits to faking political polls as social experiment
Migrant murderer flees country after mental health leave
Surrogate baby receives heart surgery after legal battle
Penn State fraternity members arrested for cocaine trafficking
Diamondbacks player placed on restricted list for skipping game
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