2019 May

Experts are studying mannerisms of 2020 candidates to help offset threat of 'deepfake' videos

Experts are studying the unique mannerisms that define each presidential candidate ahead of 2020 with the hope that such information could help curb the online spread of fake videos known as deepfakes. Experts have long warned that deepfakes, videos manipulated with artificial intelligence that look strikingly real, pose a risk heading into the presidential election, particularly as the technology […]

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Harris demands Barr clarify if Trump has asked him to investigate anyone

Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisHillicon Valley: Regulators press Congress on privacy bill | Americans mimic Russian disinformation tactics ahead of 2020 | Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders back Uber strike | GOP senator targets ‘manipulative’ video games Almost 30 percent of Biden supporters pick Sanders as second choice DNC faces new debate minefield MORE (D-Calif.) is asking Attorney […]

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Ocasio-Cortez says bill would 'destroy' predatory payday loan industry

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezSanders, Ocasio-Cortez to unveil legislation targeting credit card, banking industries The Memo: Trump taxes put new spotlight on business record On The Money: White House files notice of China tariff hikes | Dems cite NYT report in push for Trump tax returns | Trump hits Iran with new sanctions | Trump praises […]

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Trump tells Congress to 'keep working' on disaster aid bill

President TrumpDonald John TrumpMcMaster accuses some in White House of being a ‘danger to the Constitution’ Trump predicts Dem investigation will drive him to 2020 win Trump hits O’Rourke: ‘Boy has he fallen like a rock’ MORE on Thursday urged lawmakers to “keep working” on disaster aid legislation instead of voting for a bill put forth by […]

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Pelosi hits McConnell over health care in floor speech

Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy Patricia D'Alesandro PelosiTrump pledges 8M for Florida hurricane recovery Marie Harf leaving Fox to join Moulton’s campaign The Memo: Trump taxes put new spotlight on business record MORE (D-Calif.) on Thursday took aim at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellOvernight Health Care: HHS issues rule requiring drug prices in TV […]

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Trump tweets — and Dems pull two bills from floor

House Democrats pulled two bills from the floor schedule on Wednesday after President TrumpDonald John TrumpDOJ threatens executive privilege over Mueller report if Dems carry out contempt vote Trump touts ‘BIG FIREWORKS’ returning to Mt. Rushmore for July 4 Trump taps ex-State spokeswoman Heather Nauert to help oversee White House fellowships MORE tweeted his opposition […]

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White House says US, China trade talks to continue Friday

The White House announced that the U.S. and China would continue trade talks on Friday after discussions wrapped up Thursday without a deal to avert additional tariffs. President TrumpDonald John TrumpMcMaster accuses some in White House of being a ‘danger to the Constitution’ Trump predicts Dem investigation will drive him to 2020 win Trump hits O’Rourke: ‘Boy […]

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Comey: It 'sure looks like' evidence is there to prosecute Trump

Former FBI Director James ComeyJames Brien ComeyGOP senator calls Comey a ‘hack politician’ who ‘knows what’s coming’ Comey: ‘The FBI doesn’t spy, the FBI investigates’ Nadler threatens McGahn with contempt over failure to turn over documents MORE said Thursday that “it sure looks like” there is enough evidence to prosecute President TrumpDonald John TrumpMcMaster accuses […]

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Bezos-owned company wants manned moon mission in 2024

Jeff BezosJeffrey (Jeff) Preston BezosJeff Bezos will retain voting control over ex-wife’s Amazon stock CORRECTION: ‘Morning Joe’ panelist rips Ocasio-Cortez’s Amazon response Not everyone is thrilled that Jeff Bezos wants to go back to the moon MORE, the Amazon CEO who also owns the aerospace company Blue Origin, announced his space company’s plans Thursday for […]

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Mexican president wants to shift U.S. funds from security to development

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday he wants to reorient American military and security aid toward funding development programs that combat poverty. Click Here: online rugby store malaysia   Speaking at his daily press conference, López Obrador criticized the Merida Initiative, saying the security cooperation agreement “hasn’t worked. We don’t want cooperation for […]

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