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Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host and one of the most influential voices in American right-wing media, is being examined for his changing stance toward the populist politics he helped create. The NPR Newsmakers piece argues that Carlson now positions himself against a movement he spent years shaping, sparking debate about his motives and influence.

A powerful nor'easter is battering the Northeastern United States, causing coastal flooding and leaving more than 130,000 customers without power. High tides are threatening coastal communities as the storm pushes water onshore, with utilities working to restore service. Outlets including AP and Spectrum News are tracking flooding conditions and outage numbers as the storm continues.

The American Conservative has published a piece framed as 'Putin's Absurdist War,' arguing that Russia's war in Ukraine has taken on an absurd character. The framing reflects ongoing debate in American foreign policy circles about the war's purpose, costs, and apparent lack of a coherent endgame. Commentary across the political spectrum continues to dissect Moscow's strategy and the West's response as the conflict grinds on.

Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys is being featured in a news segment discussing her efforts to expand mental health resources. The interview, airing on Spectrum News, covers how she hopes to improve access to mental health support for residents, though specific legislative proposals were not detailed in the coverage.

Wisconsin Community Services is speaking about the challenges people face when returning to society after time in jail, with a focus on the mental health effects of reentry. The discussion, featured by Spectrum News, examines how former inmates struggle with support systems and mental health care as they reintegrate into their communities.

CNN says the network was left off Air Force One for President Trump's Saturday trip to a college football game, a break from the tradition of rotating news outlets aboard presidential travel. Other major outlets including PBS and Spectrum News reported the network's claim. The move is being read as a fresh flashpoint in the Trump administration's tense relationship with CNN and press access to the president, raising questions among journalists about how travel pools are being selected.

Missouri State Senator Steven Roberts appeared on Spectrum News' In Focus Missouri to discuss the Revitalizing Missouri Downtowns and Main Street Act. The interview focused on the legislation aimed at supporting economic recovery and redevelopment in downtown areas and main streets across the state, a topic of interest for local businesses and community leaders.