Evening Wire: Disney’s ABC Sues FCC & 13 Frat Bros BUSTED For Cocaine Ring | 8.18.26
Summary
Disney-owned ABC sues the FCC over alleged Trump-era retaliation, while Russians withdraw billions in rubles fearing asset seizures. President Trump claims control of the Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Canada trade talks stall before new tariffs. Other stories include rising vaccine exemptions, a fake polling scandal, a fugitive murderer, a surrogate custody battle, and arrests of Penn State fraternity members for drug trafficking.
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ABC sues FCC over Trump administration pressure
Russians withdraw billions from banks fearing asset seizure
Trump proposes making Strait of Hormuz a US territory
US and Canada negotiate to avoid new tariffs
Rise in vaccine exemptions linked to measles cases
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Group admits to faking political polls as social experiment
Migrant murderer granted leave and flees to Tajikistan
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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