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‘Democrats handed us a gift’: California Republicans spot political opportunity in fight for repeal of new gas tax – Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles Times 'Democrats handed us a gift': California Republicans spot political opportunity in fight for repeal of new gas taxLos Angeles TimesJust weeks before it takes effect, California's new gas tax increase is again under attack, with Republicans mounting a growing campaign against the higher levies. Celebrated by Democrats as a victory for Californians weary of traveling the state's … us democrats – Google News

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Facebook to overhaul political ads, share some with US Congress – Reuters

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Reuters Facebook to overhaul political ads, share some with US CongressReutersChief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said the company would start by sharing with U.S. congressional investigators some 3,000 political ads that it says Russia-based operatives ran on Facebook in the months before and after last year's U.S. presidential …Facebook to share Russia-linked ads with US CongressReuters.com Facebook Says It's Submitting 3000 Russia-Linked Ads To US CongressRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyFacebook is promising major ad changes to stop Russia and other foreign actors from influencing US electionsRecodeTelegraph.co.uk –New York Times –NPR –Facebook Newsroomall 308 news articles » us congress –…

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US Democrats Seek Disclosure After Russia-backed Political Ads – Voice of America

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Voice of America US Democrats Seek Disclosure After Russia-backed Political AdsVoice of AmericaDemocratic U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Federal Election Commission to require transparency for social media advertising after Russians bought U.S. political ads on Facebook in an alleged attempt to influence the 2016 elections. Pressure is …Democrats are trying to limit foreign influence on US elections — beginning with Google and Facebook adsRecode Democrats urge FEC to reconsider rules for foreign election advertisingCBS NewsDems ask FEC to create new rules in response to Russian Facebook adsThe HillDaily Beast –Wall Street…

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Trump Likes When C.I.A. Chief Gets Political, but Officers Are Wary … – New York Times

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New York Times Trump Likes When C.I.A. Chief Gets Political, but Officers Are Wary …New York TimesMike Pompeo, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, is perhaps the most openly political spy chief in a generation — and one of President Trump's …and more » us politics – Google News

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