The Justice Department remains committed to sharing with social media companies information that it picks up about efforts by foreign governments to influence this year's elections, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco told a lawyers' conference on Friday. … [Read more...] about Justice Dept. says it’s committed to sharing info about foreign election threats with tech companies
Pentagon dispatches carrier strike group, fighter jet squadron to Mideast as tensions escalate
The Pentagon is dispatching a new carrier strike group, a fighter jet squadron, missile defense-capable cruisers and other military assets to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, and Tehran's network of proxy groups across the region, military officials said Friday. … [Read more...] about Pentagon dispatches carrier strike group, fighter jet squadron to Mideast as tensions escalate
Rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is impressing the 49ers early in training camp
The decision to draft receiver Ricky Pearsall 31st overall looked like a luxury more than an immediate need for the San Francisco 49ers back in April. … [Read more...] about Rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is impressing the 49ers early in training camp
Audit backs Trump on Jan. 6 claim; he did not lunge at agents to grab steering wheel
President Trump did try to have the Secret Service take him to the Capitol on the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021, but agents with him in the limousine rebutted a claim that when he was denied he tried to grab the wheel and force the vehicle, according to a new inspector general's report. … [Read more...] about Audit backs Trump on Jan. 6 claim; he did not lunge at agents to grab steering wheel
Several Americans are still held in Russia after high-profile prisoner swap
A former teacher at the Anglo-American School in Moscow is among half a dozen detained American citizens left behind in Russia following a dramatic multi-nation prisoner exchange on Thursday that saw the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans. … [Read more...] about Several Americans are still held in Russia after high-profile prisoner swap