Facebook Surrenders Russian-Linked Influence Ads To Congress
Facebook turned over thousands of ads it said ran from 2015 to 2017 and vowed to change its policies to make its service tougher to use again for such interference.
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An Absent EPA Climate Report, And A Tale Of Two Flooded Superfund Sites
A 2014 EPA climate report warned that Superfund site cleanup and monitoring processes needed updates to prepare for more severe floods. That report is no longer located on the current agency website.
ICE Targeting 'Sanctuary Jurisdictions' In Latest Raids
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jeremy Fox of The Boston Globe about the effects of this week's nationwide Immigration and Customs Enforcement's raid in Massachusetts.
Rep. Scalise Returns To House After Shooting: 'You Have No Idea How Great This Feels'
The Republican lawmaker was seriously wounded at a June 14 charity baseball practice. Upon his return, House Speaker Paul Ryan said, "Our prayers have been answered."
In Puerto Rico, Relying On Luck And Enough Gas To Get Medical Care
One San Juan hospital ran out of diesel earlier this week and had to discharge 40 patients. It now has enough to fuel its generators until Saturday.
As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time
Trolls, bots and other mischief aimed at shaping the U.S. information environment have continued long after the presidential election even as Washington focuses on Facebook and Twitter.
President Hints At Firing HHS Secretary Over Private Jet Use
Reports surfaced this month that Tom Price had used chartered airplanes for official travel more than two dozen times, at a cost to taxpayers of about $400,000.
Republicans Outline Biggest Tax Code Overhaul In A Generation
After months of private negotiation, President Trump and GOP congressional leaders have revealed the outline of their tax plan. It calls for cuts in both individual and corporate tax rates.
Trump, 'Not Happy,' Joins Critics Of His Own Highflying Cabinet Officials
Reporters asked President Trump if he would fire Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price over expensive taxpayer-funded travel. Trump's reply: "We'll see."
U.S. Slaps Hefty Tariff On Bombardier Jets, Angering Canada, U.K.
Ruling on a complaint by Boeing, the Commerce Department has imposed a 220 percent tariff on the import of the Montreal-based company's top-end C-Series passenger jet.