Facebook pledges tough U.S. election security efforts as critical memo surfaces
Facebook officials on Tuesday said the company is using a range of techniques including artificial intelligence to counter Russian operatives or others who use deceptive tactics and false information to manipulate public opinion.
Trump-backed candidate wins Republican primary for Georgia governor
A candidate backed by U.S. President Donald Trump convincingly won a two-man Republican primary run-off for governor of Georgia on Tuesday in a race that became a proxy battle between the president and the state’s popular Republican governor, Nathan De…
U.S. appeals court upholds right to carry gun in public
A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment guarantees a right to openly carry a gun in public for self-defense, finding that Hawaii overstepped its authority to regulate firearms possession outside the home.
Trump on Twitter (July 24): Trade, Russia, EU
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
Trump-backed candidate wins Republican primary for Georgia governor: media
A candidate backed by President Donald Trump won a two-man Republican primary run-off for governor on Tuesday, a local media projection said, in a race that became a proxy battle between the president and the state’s popular Republican governor, Nathan…
New U.S. Russia sanctions push slows in Congress before recess
Republicans who control the U.S. Congress are hesitating to advance tough new Russia sanctions legislation as fears of damage to American companies slow efforts to quickly send Moscow a message against meddling in the next U.S. election.
Montana governor sues IRS over political donor disclosure
Montana’s governor on Tuesday sued the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury to stop them from removing requirements that politically active nonprofits, such as the NRA and Planned Parenthood, disclose donor identities to U.S. authorities.
House Republicans roll out election-year tax cut plan
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled an election-year tax plan on Tuesday that is unlikely to become law but could energize party voters this autumn by promising permanent tax cuts for individuals and most business owners.
No welcome mat for Putin from U.S. Congress
Russian President Vladimir Putin, accused of interfering in U.S. elections, will not be invited to address Congress or visit the Capitol if he accepts President Donald Trump’s invitation to come to Washington, Republican congressional leaders said on T…
Top Senate Republican warns Russia on election meddling
The top Senate Republican said on Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin was not welcome at the U.S. Capitol, and he warned Moscow against interfering in future American elections.
