The correct answers are A) effects of new laws and D) coverage of primary speeches.
The news stories that have the most direct influence on the political process are the effects of new laws and the coverage of primary speeches.
The reasons why are the following. New laws always have an impact in society or specific groups. That is why political or interest groups always try to influence legislators and hire lobbyists to negotiate with Congressmen. The coverage of primary speeches is prime time in the news because voters pay close attention to what political candidates have to say.