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HUFFPOST (U.S. News) - News Organizations Ask Court To Bar White House Enforcement Of Access Ban Until Case Is Resolved

Three news organizations banished from White House grounds have asked a court to block enforcement of the action until the case is resolved.

NYTIMES (Ana Swanson) - US Hits Canada With Ban on Some Dairy and Liquor Products

An outright ban on certain Canadian products took effect Tuesday, escalating a damaging trade fight between the two North American allies.

NYTIMES (Michael D. Shear) - Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Labour Conference Speech Will Aim to Reset UK Mood

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to lay out his policy plans in an address on Tuesday at the Labour Party’s annual conference.

AXIOS (Stef W. Kight) - Senate passes sweeping college sports package

The Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act on Monday, voting 77 to 22 in favor of the sweeping overhaul of college athletics . Why it matters: It is a massive piece of legislation, setting national rules on everything from name, image and likeness compensation and the transfer portal to conference realignment and pooled media rights. Between the lines: The bill's path through the Senate has been long and full of hiccups. - Legislators made changes to convince the Big Ten and SEC, secured President Trump's backing, reassured Republicans that it would not supersede state laws on transgender athletes and fended off union language pushed by some Democrats. Zoom in: The bill allows the NCAA to set and enforce standardized…

What legislative actions have occurred in the House regarding college sports bills according to the report?
House GOP leaders attempted to bring the SCORE Act to the floor in May but pulled it due to opposition from the Congressional Black Caucus and a few Republicans; additionally, some House Republicans want to add restrictions on foreign athletes, which could jeopardize the bipartisan coalition found in the Senate.
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How does the Protect College Sports Act change the timeframe for schools moving between Power Four conferences?
The bill reduces the time a school must remain independent before moving from one Power Four conference to another from five years down to three years.
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What revenue cap does the Protect College Sports Act establish regarding schools sharing money with players?
The bill codifies a cap on the revenue schools can share with current players, raising that amount to approximately $50 million per school.
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Under the Protect College Sports Act, what are the specific rules regarding student-athlete eligibility and transfers?
The bill provides student-athletes with five years of eligibility, which begins when they enroll or turn 19 years old, and it permits one free transfer.
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What are the primary areas of national rule-setting addressed by the Protect College Sports Act?
The legislation sets national rules regarding name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation, the transfer portal, conference realignment, and pooled media rights.
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How did the Senate vote on the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act passed on Monday?
The Senate passed the Act with a vote of 77 to 22.
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NYTIMES (Carl Hulse) - Senate Resoundingly Approves Sweeping College Sports Measure

The outlook for the legislation, which seeks to stabilize the unsettled collegiate sports landscape, is uncertain in the House. It was one of the last congressional actions before the midterms.