Jul 18 Trump to nominate former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman as U.S. ambassador to Russia By Associated Press If confirmed, the former 2012 GOP presidential candidate would take over the post amid ongoing investigations into contacts between Russian officials and the Trump campaign. Continue reading
Jul 18 The FBI's role in national security keeps expanding. Here's why By Zachary Laub, Council on Foreign Relations The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been reoriented toward counterterrorism in recent years, but continues to face charges of overreach. Continue reading
Jul 18 How noise pollution from humans is wreaking havoc on U.S. wildlife By Rachel Buxton, The Conversation Human-caused noise has consequences for wildlife, entire ecosystems and people. It reduces the ability to hear natural sounds, which can mean the difference between life and death for many animals. Continue reading
Jul 18 California lawmakers celebrate bipartisan cap-and-trade victory By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press California's signature initiative to fight global warming will get another decade of life after lawmakers from both parties joined Gov. Jerry Brown in extending the law credited with reducing the state's carbon footprint. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 10:10 The government is paying billions to shipbuilders with histories of safety lapses By PBS News Hour The U.S. shipbuilding industry continues to win billions of dollars in contracts to build Navy and Coast Guard vessels, despite serious safety lapses that have endangered and killed workers. From Reveal at the Center for Investigative Reporting, special correspondent Aubrey… Continue watching
Jul 17 Justice Department to make it easier for police to seize property from crime suspects By Sadie Gurman, Kyle Potter, Associated Press The practice has been criticized because it allows law enforcement to take possessions — such as cars and money — without indictments or evidence a crime has been committed. Continue reading
Jul 17 State Department expands definition of 'close family' for visa applicants, refugees By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The State Department on Monday expanded its definition of "close family" to include grandparents and other relatives that constitute a bona fide U.S. relationship for visa applicants and refugees from six mainly Muslim nations. Continue reading
Jul 17 Texas grand jury indicts former police officer in shooting death of Jordan Edwards By Joshua Barajas Body camera footage released after the shooting prompted local law enforcement to change its story about the series of events that led to Edwards' death. Continue reading
Jul 17 As U.S.-Russia talks resume, Moscow demands return of seized compounds By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Undersecretary of State Tom Shannon and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov were meeting on Monday. U.S. officials downplayed chances for a breakthrough. Continue reading
Jul 17 Senate Democrats ask to review Kushner's security clearance By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON - Three Senate Democrats are calling on the White House to review and possibly revoke Jared Kushner's security clearance. They are pointing to the revelation of a meeting with Russian contacts during President Donald Trump's campaign. Kushner is a… Continue reading