Mar 20, 2018

China reacts to Trump's tariffs by vowing to open its markets further - The Washington Post

China reacts to Trump's tariffs by vowing to open its markets further - The Washington Post: China’s premier warned that a trade war between the two nations would hurt both sides.

China reacts to Trump's tariffs by vowing to open its markets further - The Washington Post

China reacts to Trump's tariffs by vowing to open its markets further - The Washington Post: China’s premier warned that a trade war between the two nations would hurt both sides.

Trump prepared to hit China with $60 billion in annual tariffs - The Washington Post

Trump prepared to hit China with $60 billion in annual tariffs - The Washington Post: The tariff package, which Trump plans to unveil by Friday, was confirmed by four senior administration officials.

Cambridge Analytica, Trump-Tied Political Firm, Offered to Entrap Politicians - The New York Times

Cambridge Analytica, Trump-Tied Political Firm, Offered to Entrap Politicians - The New York Times: A British TV station sent a reporter to pose as a prospective client, and secretly filmed Cambridge Analytica’s chief executive offering to engage in dirty tricks.

Alex Stamos, Facebook Data Security Chief, To Leave Amid Outcry - The New York Times

Alex Stamos, Facebook Data Security Chief, To Leave Amid Outcry - The New York Times: The social network was said to have reached a deal with the executive to depart after disagreements over how to address its role in spreading disinformation.

Cambridge Analytica CEO appears to talk about using bribes and sex workers to sway elections on secretly recorded news video - The Washington Post

Cambridge Analytica CEO appears to talk about using bribes and sex workers to sway elections on secretly recorded news video - The Washington Post: A stunning undercover video embroils Cambridge Analytica further into controversy.

Facebook’s rules for accessing user data lured more than just Cambridge Analytica - The Washington Post

Facebook’s rules for accessing user data lured more than just Cambridge Analytica - The Washington Post: The social media giant changed its policies in 2015, but not before apps such as FarmVille and Tinder — and the Obama campaign — took advantage.

Mar 19, 2018

Aung San Suu Kyi in Australia: Rare public speech canceled - CNN

Aung San Suu Kyi in Australia: Rare public speech canceled - CNN: Myanmar's controversial State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi has canceled a rare public appearance in Australia due to ill health, where she was expected to face questions from the audience.

John Kelly promotes Kushner ally for key deputy role - Axios

John Kelly promotes Kushner ally for key deputy role - Axios: The move could be a signal about making this work for the long haul.

Trump’s lawyers have turned over documents to Mueller with hopes of limiting interview scope - The Washington Post

Trump’s lawyers have turned over documents to Mueller with hopes of limiting interview scope - The Washington Post: The sharing of materials is part of an effort by the president’s legal team to curtail his exposure to the special counsel.

SCOTUS just gave Democrats a better chance of taking the House in 2018 - CNNPolitics

SCOTUS just gave Democrats a better chance of taking the House in 2018 - CNNPolitics: On Monday afternoon, the Supreme Court handed Democrats a major victory in the party's attempt to retake the House this November, turning aside an appeal by Pennsylvania Republicans that would have kept the state's new congressional map from being in effect for the coming primary and general elections in the Keystone State.

Embracing China, Facebook and Himself, Cambodia’s Ruler Digs In - The New York Times

Embracing China, Facebook and Himself, Cambodia’s Ruler Digs In - The New York Times: Hun Sen, the longest-ruling leader in Asia, has turned his back on Western aid and tightened his grip on Cambodia, with the blessings of Beijing.

Trump had senior staff sign nondisclosure agreements. They’re supposed to last beyond his presidency. - The Washington Post

Trump had senior staff sign nondisclosure agreements. They’re supposed to last beyond his presidency. - The Washington Post: The president floated the idea during the campaign, and it followed him to the White House.

Austin bombing: Police say fourth explosion possibly detonated by tripwire, connected to earlier package bombs - The Washington Post

Austin bombing: Police say fourth explosion possibly detonated by tripwire, connected to earlier package bombs - The Washington Post: Authorities say they think Sunday's package explosion is related to three others, which have killed two people.

Austin bombing: Police say fourth explosion possibly detonated by tripwire, connected to earlier package bombs - The Washington Post

Austin bombing: Police say fourth explosion possibly detonated by tripwire, connected to earlier package bombs - The Washington Post: Authorities say they think Sunday's package explosion is related to three others, which have killed two people.

Curtain rises in New Hampshire with president’s appearance - The Washington Post

Curtain rises in New Hampshire with president’s appearance - The Washington Post: The presidential primaries are still two years away, but political activity is bustling in the bellwether state that put Donald Trump on the road to a 2016 victory.

Mar 18, 2018

Putin cruises to victory in Russia, tells supporters: ‘Success awaits us!’ - The Washington Post

Putin cruises to victory in Russia, tells supporters: ‘Success awaits us!’ - The Washington Post: His term will extend to 2024, but a lingering question concerns the size of the turnout.

How social media spread a historical lie - The Washington Post

How social media spread a historical lie - The Washington Post: A mix of journalistic mistakes and partisan hackery advanced a pernicious lie about Democrats and the Klan.

2020 Dems staff up - POLITICO

2020 Dems staff up - POLITICO: At least a dozen potential candidates are bolstering their teams by adding aides with campaign experience.

Facebook executives blasted after botching response to data 'breach' - Business Insider

Facebook executives blasted after botching response to data 'breach' - Business Insider: Facebook executives waded into a firestorm of criticism after news reports revealed that a data firm harvested private information from 50 million users.

Report: Kushner Companies routinely filed false paperwork with New York officials | TheHill

Report: Kushner Companies routinely filed false paperwork with New York officials | TheHill: The Kushner Cos. reportedly filed false paperwork with New York City officials regarding the apartment buildings it owned.

Democrats Regain Double-Digit Advantage Over GOP in Voter Sentiment Poll - WSJ

Democrats Regain Double-Digit Advantage Over GOP in Voter Sentiment Poll - WSJ: Democrats have regained a double-digit advantage over Republicans as the 2018 midterm congressional campaign intensifies and the GOP works to persuade voters of the benefits of the tax overhaul, a new WSJ/NBC News poll has found.

Nancy Pelosi Wants to Lead. More Democratic Candidates Want Her Out. - The New York Times

Nancy Pelosi Wants to Lead. More Democratic Candidates Want Her Out. - The New York Times: Conor Lamb’s victory in Pennsylvania, with his vow to oppose Ms. Pelosi, has emboldened other moderate and liberal Democrats to distance themselves from her.

U.S. and British lawmakers demand answers from Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg - The Washington Post

U.S. and British lawmakers demand answers from Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg - The Washington Post: The moves come in response to news reports about a 2016 Trump campaign data analytics firm inappropriately grabbing Facebook user data.

Trump Assails Mueller, Drawing Rebukes From Republicans - The New York Times

Trump Assails Mueller, Drawing Rebukes From Republicans - The New York Times: While President Trump had largely sought to avoid alienating the special counsel in recent months, he has shifted his tone in the past two days.

Trump Assails Mueller, Drawing Rebukes From Republicans - The New York Times

Trump Assails Mueller, Drawing Rebukes From Republicans - The New York Times: While President Trump had largely sought to avoid alienating the special counsel in recent months, he has shifted his tone in the past two days.

Trump Assails Mueller, Drawing Rebukes From Republicans - The New York Times

Trump Assails Mueller, Drawing Rebukes From Republicans - The New York Times: While President Trump had largely sought to avoid alienating the special counsel in recent months, he has shifted his tone in the past two days.

‘Lean In’: Five Years Later - The New York Times

‘Lean In’: Five Years Later - The New York Times: For some, Sheryl Sandberg’s book has been a powerful manifesto. Others have dismissed it as naïve and irrelevant. What is its actual legacy?

Trump and the Truth: A President Tests His Own Credibility - The New York Times

Trump and the Truth: A President Tests His Own Credibility - The New York Times: The president’s latest made-up statement renewed the question: When does he know the things he says are false and when is he simply misinformed?

Andrew McCabe, Fired F.B.I. Deputy, Is Said to Have Kept Memos on Trump - The New York Times

Andrew McCabe, Fired F.B.I. Deputy, Is Said to Have Kept Memos on Trump - The New York Times: The memos could corroborate the testimony of James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director who said President Trump had pressured him to shut down an investigation.