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(AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File) Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) made some of his first public comments this week about the ongoing scandal rocking the Republican Party in his state: the domestic violence allegations against Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) brought by his ex-wife, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH). Miller is in a tough reelection fight as Democrats in the state are calling for his resignation following allegations made in divorce documents from Emily Moreno, who accused Miller of physical and emotional abuse. Emily Moreno has accused Miller of having “scalded her chest and stomach by throwing hot water from a skillet at her body; held a gun to her head; pushed her against a wall and hit her head; and fractured their daughter’s collarbone and bruised her shoulder,” according to a recent New York Times report. Miller has vehemently denied the allegations and filed a defamation suit against his ex-wife. DeWine spoke to local Columbus ABC affiliate reporter Morgan Trau on Wednesday and told her that “the accusations are certainly very serious and certainly troubling.” The currently term-limited DeWine added of Miller, “My relationship with him, our professional relationship, has been very good. He has worked with us on different things. We’ve talked back and forth about different issues.” “These accusations are worrying to you if they are correct, but because you have a beneficial relationship with him, you’re focusing on that?” Trau pressed the governor. “No, that was an aside. You didn’t ask the question; I volunteered it because I think it’s relevant to what kind of job he’s doing as a congressman. But no, these are troubling accusations,” DeWine replied, adding that “people of the district are having to weigh the facts. They are the ultimate people who decide; They’re the ones who decide who they want to represent.” Sen. Bernie Moreno’s office has yet to release a statement on the scandal, and the senator has not spoken publicly about Rep. Miller or his reelection bid. Miller attacked the Ohio senator in a social media post in May, however, dragging their family fight very much out into the public, writing, “It is unfortunate that @berniemoreno continues to fund and enable his daughter’s malicious campaign to ruin my life despite his knowledge of her mental health issues. Bernie, this must be distracting from your job. These antics harm your own grandchild. Anytime you want to put a stop… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Trump Ramps Up Pressure On Blanche Confirmation As Cornyn Fires Back
Associated Press President Donald Trump suggested he would withdraw Todd Blanche’s name for attorney general if Republicans vowed to vote for him after Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) are out of office. “Todd Blanche is a STAR, and everyone knows it! He has the potential to go down as one of the Greatest Attorney Generals of All Time,” Trump posted Thursday to Truth Social. “However, John Cornyn, of Texas, and Thom Tillis, of North Carolina, both of whom I refused to Endorse, and whose political careers have been ended by my action, are refusing to vote for this Great Nominee, who will remain, in any event, as Acting. Remember, both Cornyn and Tillis voted for Merrick Garland, and others, too numerous to mention.” Trump added, “I have no objection to temporarily withdrawing Todd’s name, if they do not do the right thing, and putting him back after Cornyn and Tillis are out of office.” The Senate Judiciary Committee had planned to vote Thursday to advance Blanche’s nomination, but the vote was pushed back after Cornyn and Tillis refused to support the nominee. Cornyn has insisted the Justice Department clarify how it would proceed on Trump’s controversial IRS settlement, with the senator pushing for any agreement to kill a planned $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund for Trump’s supporters. The Texas senator quickly fired back at the president. “POTUS is mistaken if he believes concerns about the provisions in his tax lawsuit settlement are limited to me and Senator Tillis,” he wrote in his own X post. Trump’s post comes as Cornyn and Tillis both indicated they’ll vote “no” on confirming Trump’s former personal lawyer and current acting Attorney General as the full-time AG. Trump named Blanche acting attorney general after Pam Bondi stepped down over the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein files. Earlier this month, a federal judge struck down an agreement that granted the Trump family immunity from tax audits and would have created the massive “anti-weaponization” fund for his supporters, in exchange for the president dropping his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. Both senators are demanding written guarantees from the DOJ that the proposed fund is permanently declared dead. If Cornyn and Tillis indicate they’ll vote in favor of Blanche, the Senate Judiciary Committee would need to set a new date to vote on sending the nomination to the floor for a full vote.The… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Fox Legal Contributor Pours Cold Water on GOP’s Legal Threats Against Fauci: â...
A Fox News legal contributor warned that Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) effort to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress would probably not hold up in court, but a state criminal probe may pose some legal danger. As the Fox & Friends crew covered Wednesday’s contentious Senate hearing with Fauci, who refused to answer any questions and pleaded the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times, co-host Griff Jenkins interviewed ex-Whitewater deputy counsel Sol Wisenberg. “What do you make of where this goes now?” Jenkins asked him. “It’s really not going to be a close question,” Wisenberg replied. “The Senate, if they try to have the Department of Justice hold him in contempt, is going to lose in court.” He added: “So, legally, ultimately, the Senate will be able to harass him, but it’s a valid invocation of the Fifth Amendment. You may not like it. But it’s a valid invocation.” But Wisenberg said that it doesn’t mean Fauci is out of the woods, as Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened a criminal investigation into the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases chief. “The federal immunity does not extend to the state,” he said. “We know that President Trump learned that with what happened to him in New York State court. So he’s in danger. Fauci is in danger.” Returning to his Fauci’s use of the Fifth Amendment on Wednesday, Wisenberg delivered a final blunt analysis. “We may not like Fauci,” he said. “We may not like the fact that he is invoking the Fifth Amendment, but he’s gonna win in court.” Watch above via Fox News.The post Fox Legal Contributor Pours Cold Water on GOP’s Legal Threats Against Fauci: ‘He’s Gonna Win in Court’ first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Back to School for Your Radio Station, Too
The author is owner/president of Sound Advantage Media. His commentaries appear here regularly. It is back to school for American children from now until the first week of September. But back-to-school is far more than a single date on the calendar — it is a dynamic six-week arc of emotions, spanning the bittersweet end of summer to the steady rhythm of a new academic year. For radio stations, this period offers a unique opportunity. Stations should use this six-week window to deploy a variety of targeted programs that build deep connections with parents, students, teachers and the broader local community. Seasonal programming concepts To keep audiences engaged across the entire transition period, consider integrating these flexible programming blocks into your lineup: “Today’s Good News”: Share uplifting stories, local achievements or positive school updates to brighten the mood during the morning commute. “The Best of Summer”: Compile summer highlights, including student interviews, local event recaps and summer hits to ease the audience into the fall transition. “Our Local Stars”: Feature regional artists, young entrepreneurs or school performance groups to build stronger community ties. “Room for the Classics”: Play iconic hits from past decades explicitly tied to nostalgia and classic school memories. “The Morning Show”: Start the day with relaxing music, health tips and practical school-day preparation advice. “Midnight Confessions”: Host themed late-night interactive chats for older students and late-night listeners. “One Hour, One Theme”: Dedicate a daily block to a specific genre, topic or theme (e.g., classic rock love songs). “Friday Night Party”: End the workweek with a high-energy dance program, supplemented by live video streams and event invites. “Live Sessions”: Broadcast local band performances and emerging artists playing live in the studio. “Listeners’ Choice”: Drive digital traffic by letting your audience vote on music playlists, drive-time topics and guest appearances. Sales Tip: Require all audience voting to take place strictly on your station website. This creates a valuable revenue generator — sell exclusive banner advertising spaces to local sponsors on the high-traffic voting pages. Phase-based execution strategy A successful seasonal campaign requires shifting tone as the community’s priorities evolve over the six-week arc: 1. August: Prep and Chaos “Back to School Confessions”: Feature listener call-ins, parent vs. student perspectives and early teacher appreciation drives. 2. First Week Back: Peak Focus Real-Time Connections: Focus on first-day photo shoutouts, bus driver and teacher thank-yous and practical “Morning Routine Hacks” for busy households.… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Roadkill Collector Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Launches Cooking Show and Warns America...Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a new cooking show where he will promote “real food at affordable prices” alongside celebrity chefs. The show, titled The Real Food, was announced on Thursday through the HHS website and a promotional interview by Kennedy with USA Today. The show will drop on Kennedy’s YouTube channel. According to HHS: Secretary Kennedy is bringing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to life and showing that cooking with real food can be practical, approachable, and affordable for every family. Every episode is packed with affordable, budget-friendly recipes and easy cooking techniques designed to save you time and money. Plus, you’ll get practical nutrition advice to help fuel your family, all while watching incredible special guests whip up their favorite healthy signature dishes right alongside Secretary Kennedy. HHS said the show will primarily promote healthy meals that can mostly be made for $5 a serving. Meals costing $5 a serving would be an impressive feat under current inflation rates. Food prices in the US have shot up by 33% in the last seven years, which is the largest cumulative increase in food costs in five decades. According to the USDA Food Price Outlook, food costs have seen a recent increase fueled by higher transportation and gas prices. Prices were overall 3% in June of this year compared to last. A promotional image for the series shows Kennedy with Andrew Gruel, a regular on Fox News and former Food Network judge. Chef Robert Irvine will also appear. With Gruel, Kennedy will be making a recipe for “Crispy Salmon Cakes with Apple, White Bean & Green Salad.” While promoting the show, Kennedy warned that he will “eat anything.” “I don’t have a gag reflex,” he notes. The health official has certainly drawn some strong reactions to his talk about various foods in the past. In 2024, Kennedy told reporters he has a “freezer full” of roadkill and he’s been “picking” it up his whole life. His campaign clarified that Kennedy feeds the roadkill to his pet birds of prey. Kennedy sticks to a diet of meats and fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi. His wife, actress Cheryl Hines, has spoken about how her husband eats steak and sauerkraut for breakfast and regularly brings his own sauerkraut to restaurants. The new show is meant to promote new dietary guidelines that prioritize protein… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
- NAB Says Early License Renewal Process Should GoThe National Association of Broadcasters says the FCC should not submit ABC’s television stations to an early license renewal process. It said the action has negative ramifications for the entire broadcast industry. In fact it believes the commission should do away with its “early call-in rule” entirely. In a 27-page filing, the association has laid out a legal framework for its position. It is a notable document given broader uncertainties right now in the industry about license renewals. The debate was prompted when the Media Bureau in April instructed Walt Disney and its ABC arm to file early license renewals for its eight TV stations. The FCC said it has been investigating whether ABC “engaged in prohibited practices” by making workplace decisions based on race, gender or other protected characteristics. It said early review “also provides the FCC the opportunity to determine whether the ABC stations have been operating in the public interest.” And it invited comments and petitions to deny. The FCC has received more than 150,000 comments. Now, in its filing, the NAB responds specifically to critical statements from organizations like the America First Legal Foundation, Article III Project, the Center for American Rights and Media Research Center. The Media Research Center, for instance, told the FCC that “ABC is a partisan operation engaged in active electioneering, including interference in a presidential debate.” It said ABC “refuses to report on many of the most critical issues of our day,” that it uses public spectrum to “excuse and even justify political violence” and that it spreads misinformation. The Center for American Rights told the FCC that ABC stations operate with partisan bias, that they are “on an ideological mission to advance a race and culture agenda contrary to the public interest” and accused Disney of a “cozy relationship” with the Chinese Communist Party. If the FCC does deny ABC licenses, the NAB’s response to such filings offers a preview of the legal fight that would surely follow. The association wrote: “These factually and legally infirm filings raise issues and make arguments that impact all broadcast licensees, especially in light of the very public nature of this proceeding. And with radio station licenses scheduled for renewal starting in 2027 and television licenses beginning their cycle the following year, this issue is front and center for the entire industry.” NAB told the commission: “Every broadcast tower constructed, every studio built, every… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
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