Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Rep. Costello Hopes House Facebook Hearings Will Dig Deeper

7:26am April 11, 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before two Senate panels Tuesday. Noel King talks to GOP Rep. Ryan Costello about Zuckerberg, who will testify Wednesday before two House panels about user data.

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News Brief: Zuckerberg On Capitol Hill, Will Trump Fire Mueller?

5:44am April 11, 2018

Facebook's CEO took lawmakers questions about the user data grab and other topics. After the FBI raided the office of President Trump's personal attorney, will Trump try to fire the special counsel.

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It Appears The White House Has Put Special Counsel Mueller On Notice

5:03am April 11, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said President Trump believes Mueller has gone too far in his probe of Russia election interference. She also said Trump believes he has the power to fire Mueller.

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During Office Raid, Trump Attorney Says Agents Were 'Courteous'

5:03am April 11, 2018

The FBI this week raided the offices of President Trump's longtime lawyer Michael Cohen. David Greene talks to former federal prosecutor Ken White about what that might mean for the president.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Faces Day 2 Of Lawmakers' Questions

5:03am April 11, 2018

by Laura Sydell

Zuckerberg testified in front of the Senate judiciary and commerce committees Tuesday. A preview of what to expect from his second day of testimony — this time before House panels

A member of the West Virginia National Guard works in the basement of the state Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., on secondment to the Secretary of State's office to work on cybersecurity around state elections.

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States Turn To National Guard To Help Protect Future Elections From Hackers

5:00am April 11, 2018

by Dave Mistich

Election officials have traditionally focused on a smooth voting experience, but after the 2016 elections, they've also had to focus on cybersecurity.

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White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said at a briefing on Tuesday that President Trump was frustrated by the special counsel's investigation.

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White House: Mueller Is Overreaching And Trump Has The Power To Fire Him

9:58pm April 10, 2018

White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders would not say whether President Trump plans to remove Robert Mueller. Under Justice Department rules, a special counsel can only be fired for "good cause."

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Board Rejects Challenge To Hege's Bid For Sheriff

9:21pm April 10, 2018

by Paul Garber

The Davidson County Board of Elections voted to allow a controversial former sheriff to remain on the ballot for the May primary.

President Donald Trump returning to the White House April 5, 2018, following a visit to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

President Trump Turns Attention To Welfare Programs

9:10pm April 10, 2018

by Scott Horsley

President Trump has directed federal agencies to look for ways to strengthen work requirements for various aid programs, including Medicaid, food stamps, housing assistance and cash welfare.

Trump Cancels Trip As He Decides On Response To Alleged Chemical Attack In Syria

8:34pm April 10, 2018

by Mara Liasson

The White House says President Trump canceled his trip to Latin America so he could oversee the U.S. response to the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria.

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