Feb 14 Facebook to allow paid political messages that it says aren’t ads By Barbara Ortutay, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Its policy change comes days after presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg exploited a loophole to run such humorous messages promoting his campaign on the accounts of popular Instagram personalities followed by millions of younger people. Continue reading
Feb 14 House Democrats sharpen focus on Barr post-impeachment By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats have demanded more information about Barr's intervention in the case of Roger Stone, a longtime Trump confidant who was convicted in November of lying to Congress and other charges. Continue reading
Feb 14 Trump’s $1.5 billion uranium bailout triggers rush of mining plans By Brady McCombs, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press President Donald Trump's proposal to prop up the country's nuclear fuel industry has emboldened at least one company to take steps toward boosting operations at dormant uranium mines around the West, including outside Grand Canyon National Park. Continue reading
Feb 14 2 years after school shooting, Florida ‘red flag’ law removes hundreds of guns By Terry Spencer, Associated Press The law, supported by legislators of both parties, has been applied more than 3,500 times since it was implemented a few weeks after a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland two years ago Friday. Continue reading
Feb 14 In closing argument, prosecutors say Weinstein saw victims as ‘complete disposables’ By Michael Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press Having the last word before jurors hear instructions and start deliberating Tuesday, prosecutors must answer some of the defense's knocks on their case. Continue reading
Feb 13 Trump says he might keep others from listening in on calls By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press Trump's comment comes after his impeachment was triggered by his July phone call with the president of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 6:22 News Wrap: Barr decries public criticism of Roger Stone case In our news wrap Thursday, Attorney General William Barr criticized public discussion of the Roger Stone case. Barr said in an interview that statements and tweets about Justice Department business “make it impossible” for him to do his job. Also,… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 7:39 How vaccine hesitancy is contributing to deadly measles resurgence By Hari Sreenivasan, Courtney Norris As health care officials around the world struggle to respond to novel coronavirus, another deadly -- and far more contagious -- disease is on the rise, fueled in large part by insufficient immunization. In some countries, military conflict diminishes access… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 7:42 ‘A Very Stable Genius’ illuminates administration officials’ worries about Trump The Washington Post’s Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig published a book about the Trump presidency earlier this year. “A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump’s Testing of America” goes beyond the headlines to expose President Trump’s chaotic first years in… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 7:07 Why education unions are disputing the efficacy of active shooter drills Active shooter drills have become nearly ubiquitous in American schools. Although they are intended to prepare students and teachers to protect themselves in case of an armed intruder, the largest education unions in the U.S. say there's little evidence they… Continue watching