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Twitter ended its advertising relationship with Russia Today and Sputnik on Thursday based on "the U.S. intelligence community's conclusion that both RT and Sputnik attempted to interfere with the election on behalf of the Russian government."

Twitter Bans Ads From Russian State Media, Citing Election Interference Efforts

5:01pm October 26, 2017

by Miles Parks

The microblog service announced the move "effective immediately" ahead of a congressional hearing about Russia's use of social media in its influence campaign.

What Happened To The Move To Ban Bump Stocks?

4:43pm October 26, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

After the Las Vegas massacre, lawmakers launched an effort to regulate bump stocks, devices which allow semi-automatic weapons to shoot like machine guns. Now, that effort appears to have stalled.

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President Trump participates in a meeting with members of the House Ways and Means Committee, including committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, in September.

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Congress Paves Way For Tax Legislation By Passing Budget Resolution

3:25pm October 26, 2017

The Senate-approved resolution passed the House narrowly on Tuesday, 216-212, with 20 Republicans voting no and House Speaker Paul Ryan even having to cast a rare vote to help ensure its passage.

Despite increased access to overdose rescue kits containing opioid antidotes like naloxone, Pittsburgh paramedic James Dlutowski says the government should focus efforts on funding for addiction treatment.

'They Need Help': Trump Faces Backlash For Slow Response To Opioid Crisis

3:24pm October 26, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

A paramedic in Pittsburgh says he and his team respond to opioid overdoses "probably at least daily." President Trump declared the crisis a public health emergency on Thursday.

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OMG, GOP

2:22pm October 26, 2017

Is it a civil war, or a forgettable skirmish?

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President Trump To Make An Announcement About Opioid Crisis

1:15pm October 26, 2017

The announcement, scheduled for Thursday afternoon, is about the state of the country's fight against opioid addiction and abuse. David Greene talks to Noam Levey of the Los Angeles Times.

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Pa. Gov. Wolf Wants Help From Washington To Handle Opioid Crisis

1:02pm October 26, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania, who shares his state's struggle with heroin and opioid abuse. More than a dozen people a day in Pennsylvania die from overdoses.

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How Important Is It Politically To Keep 401(k) Breaks Unchanged?

12:05pm October 26, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to Stephen Moore, a Heritage Foundation fellow, about the way forward on the GOP's tax overhaul plan. He's also a former senior economic adviser to the Trump presidential campaign.

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The Astronomers Monument in Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, Calif. shows Johannes Kepler in the center flanked by Isaac Newton, on the left and Galileo Galilei on the right.

When The State Sinks, Science Is The Anchor

9:07am October 26, 2017

by Marcelo Gleiser

As history has shown, political and ideological repression passes — but scientific knowledge remains, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.

Politics & Government

Senate Repeals Rule Allowing Class-Action Suits Against Financial Firms

8:12am October 26, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Richard Cordray, about why the Senate's action is a setback for consumers.

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