Politics
Political Tensions Rise Over Media Scrutiny
President Trump threatened to report NBC News host Kristen Welker to the FCC for her criticism of his endorsed candidates. Texas Governor Abbott blocked state funding for Flock cameras amid growing public backlash.
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The Verge
As backlash grows over Flock's AI surveillance cameras, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on them. The move came just ahead of the publication of a Texas Tribune investigation that revealed the state spent over $30 million on Flock cameras. That money was primarily raised by tacki
2026-08-30 15:35 UTC
The Hill
President Trump said Sunday that NBC News's "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker will be reported to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after she reportedly said on the program that Trump-endorsed candidates have had mixed results this election cycle. "Kristen Welker, the Unpopular 'Hostess
2026-08-30 15:02 UTC