authority
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Experts argue the FCC lacks the legal authority to punish broadcasters or reporters for their viewpoints.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
The U.S. president’s naming authority extends only to federal maps and agencies; other nations — and private map providers — are not obligated to adopt the change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
The report singled out Uthmeier as being in a position of authority during the settlement and cited testimony about his involvement in directing the money after it reached Hope Florida.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
In taking legal action, the mayor was asserting his executive authority in labor-contract negotiations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Since Max was her brother, she’d be the formal authority.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Torossian said more current medical history had been submitted to the authorities as part of the legal challenge.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
The ferry had been carrying a total of 267 people, according to authorities, of which 161 were rescued and taken to hospital and 76 have returned home.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
More than 100 Nepalese, some 49 Indians and 18 Americans are among the 261 foreign nationals missing, according to local authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The scandal surrounding the prosecution was heightened by his father’s attempt to stop his relatives from cooperating with authorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Anticipating the worst, American authorities had set up evacuation points for its citizens.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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