The news stories that have the most direct influence on the political process from the options provided are:
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effects of new laws: This directly pertains to legislation and its impacts on society.
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coverage of primary speeches: Speeches by political candidates and leaders can shape public opinion and influence political discourse.
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reports of world events: Global events can lead to shifts in foreign policy and political priorities.
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investigations of corporations: Investigations can lead to regulatory changes and impact public trust in corporations, which often intersects with political matters.
While stock market reports and discussions of health problems can influence political conversations, they do not have as direct an influence on the political process as the options listed above.
Thus, the selected responses would be:
- effects of new laws
- coverage of primary speeches
- reports of world events
- investigations of corporations