But that excuse was roundly derided, given that CBS owner Paramount Global was in the process of being acquired by Skydance, and needed government approval from an administration that has frequently demanded quid pro quos.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
While lobbying can help strengthen relationships with legislators, outright quid pro quos are not allowed, experts told IndyStar.
Large trucks were involved in 5,218 fatal crashes in 2024, up 30% over the past decade, according to National Safety Council data.
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Alice Barlow,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2026
As self-driving vehicles spread across the country, a major California labor union is taking a stand against state regulators who say autonomous trucks are ready for the road.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Aug. 2026
In earlier testimony at the Oakland trial, Francesco Fogu, Instagram’s director of product design, had contentious exchanges with the plaintiffs’ lawyer over internal chats and documents shown to the jury.
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Barbara Ortutay,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2026
In his WhatsApp exchanges, Molina appeared eager to help Romo kill members of their gang.
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Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Aug. 2026
Oyer said part of her job was following the White House’s policy goals on commutations.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2026
Interim Ohio Republican Attorney General Andy Wilson expressed relief that DeWine didn't choose to use commutations and that his office will continue working to uphold the current law.
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