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5 important stories that don't have anything to do with politics

By Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith, Joshua Barajas, Laura Santhanam

before the latest chapter in the Russian investigation threatens to wrestle control of the 24-hour news cycle, here are five important stories that may not have shown up in your Facebook feed.

Freedom Caucus, White House dispute not dissipating

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Government ethics lawyers said a tweet by White House social media director Dan Scavino Jr. violated federal law that limits political activity by government employees.

NYC mayor endorses Rikers shutdown plan

By PBS News Hour

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has endorsed a proposal to shut down Rikers Island jail complex that holds 7,500 inmates. The facility, notorious for violence at the hands of guards and among inmates, has been the subject of…

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As hundreds of toxic sites await cleanup, questions over Superfund program's future

By Michael D. Regan

Among the cache of cuts to the EPA proposed in March under Trump’s 2018 “skinny budget” would be a significant reduction to the Superfund program.

Dems urge Trump to veto bill blocking online privacy rule

By Associated Press

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer is urging President Donald Trump to veto a resolution that would kill an online privacy regulation.

With Trump approval, Pentagon expands warfighting authority

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The Pentagon is quietly seizing more control over warfighting decisions, sending hundreds more troops to war with little public debate.

Suspect in Atlanta's I-85 bridge collapse charged with arson

By Kamala Kelkar

A man suspected of starting a fire on March 30 that caused about 180 feet of Atlanta’s Interstate 85 bridge to collapse during rush hour made his first appearance in court on Saturday.

Supreme Court showdown looms with far-reaching consequences

By Erica Werner and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate is headed for a tense showdown over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee that could have far-reaching consequences for Congress, the high court and the nation.

Should taxpayers cover the light bills at university labs? Trump kicks off a tense debate

By Meghana Keshavan, STAT

Taxpayers spend billions subsidizing the electric bills, equipment, and other overhead costs at university research labs. That funding may face steep cuts.

White House wealth: Trump employees disclose their finances

By Associated Press

The White House released financial disclosures for many of its senior officials Friday — a group of some of the wealthiest people ever to join a presidential administration.