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Evening Wire: Disney’s ABC Sues FCC & 13 Frat Bros BUSTED For Cocaine Ring | 8.18.26

August 18, 2026·11 min·4-min readnews briefnews
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Disney-owned ABC sues the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), alleging a retaliatory campaign by the Trump administration over critical coverage.

Russians withdraw billions in rubles from banks amid fears the government may seize private assets to fund the war in Ukraine.

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