Politics & Government

Facebook Begins Labeling 'State-Controlled' Media

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Facebook has begun labeling content produced by media outlets it says are under state control, enacting a policy the social network first announced in October.

Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Condemns Trump's Threat To Use Military At Protests

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In rare public comments, the former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Ret. Gen. Martin Dempsey condemned Trump's threat to use military force to suppress nationwide protests as "dangerous" and "very troubling," in an interview with NPR on Thursday.

"The idea that the president would take charge of the situation using the military was troubling to me," Gen. Dempsey said.

Murkowski Struggles With Whether To Support Trump Reelection

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Updated at 8:41 p.m. ET

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska said Thursday she isn't sure she can support President Trump's bid for reelection.

"I think right now as we are, as we are all struggling to ... find ways to express the words that need to be expressed appropriately, questions about who I am going to vote for or not going to vote for, I think are distracting to the moment," Murkowski told reporters.

No Names, No Insignias: Democrats Call For Anonymous Policing Of Protests To End

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When Russian-speaking troops showed up in Ukraine six years ago, they were dubbed "little green men": armed forces whose green fatigues bore neither insignia nor identification.

A similar genre of unidentified, armed personnel clad in insignia-free uniforms has appeared policing street protests in Washington, D.C., in recent days, and Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers about just who these anonymous enforcers are.

Iran Releases U.S. Navy Veteran After 2-Year-Long Incarceration

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ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:

Sadiqa Reynolds is a former judge, head of the Louisville chapter of the Urban League. And when you visit Louisville, she is the person everyone says you've got to talk with.

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SHAPIRO: At this protest over police violence, as college students speak and cheer, she's kind of playing the role of coach.

SADIQA REYNOLDS: They put me in charge of keeping their stuff.

SHAPIRO: She's handing out masks, making sure the teenagers get in front of the news media.

New Executive Order To Waive Environmental Protections For Federal Agencies

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President Trump is signing an executive order that lets federal agencies waive environmental protections. The move aims to expedite infrastructure projects to help the economy recover.

Attorney General Updates On The Federal Government's Response To Nationwide Protests

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ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:

The dam started to break a couple of days ago. The former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Admiral Mike Mullen, said he could no longer remain silent. Mullen said he was sickened by seeing security personnel, including members of the National Guard, use force and violence to clear a path for the president. Then last night, former Defense Secretary and retired Marine General James Mattis released a statement condemning President Trump and urging Americans to come together without him.

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Chinese, Iranian Hackers Targeted Biden And Trump Campaigns, Google Says

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Almost exactly four years after Russian operatives hacked into the email accounts of prominent Democrats ahead of the 2016 election, Google confirmed on Thursday that foreign adversaries are still at it.

Chinese-backed hackers were observed targeting former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign staff, and Iranian-backed hackers were seen targeting President Trump's campaign staff. Both were targeted with phishing attacks, according to Shane Huntley, the head of Google's Threat Analysis Group.

He said there was no sign the attempts were successful.

Ohio Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Banning 'Fail First' Treatment For Cancer Patients

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The James Cancer Hospital at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

This week the Ohio Senate unanimously approved SB 252, which prohibits health care providers from requiring advanced-stage cancer patients try the cheapest medication first. 

Protesters, Police And Politicians

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Protesters in front of the Ohio Statehouse in honor of George Floyd, on June 2, 2020.
Paige Pfleger / WOSU

In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the demonstrations that sprung up across the country after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Journalist Explains Why Republican Leaders Back Trump's 'Proto-Authoritarian Cult'

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DAVE DAVIES, HOST:

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Dave Davies, in today for Terry Gross. When police used smoke, flash grenades and chemical spray to clear protesters from Lafayette Square near the White House Monday night for a photo op of President Trump holding a Bible in front of a historic church, the action drew heated criticism. But not much of it came from congressional Republicans, who were mostly silent or supportive.

Attorney General Barr Defends Response To Protests Near The White House

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Updated at 3:15 p.m. ET

U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Thursday defended the decision to order that protesters be driven back from a park near the White House this week and said extremist groups were involved in sometimes violent demonstrations in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

Ohio House Keeps Last Weekend Of Early Voting, Won't Pay Postage For Absentee Ballots

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A bowl of stickers for those taking advantage of early voting, Sunday, March 15, 2020, in Steubenville, Ohio.
Gene Puskar / Associated Press

On a party-line vote, an Ohio House committee passed a bill that will make some changes to election law. Backers say it gives more flexibility to election officials should COVID-19 cause changes this November but its opponents have concerns.

Former Military Leaders Criticize Trump's Actions With Protesters

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ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:

The dam started to break a couple of days ago. The former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Admiral Mike Mullen, said he could no longer remain silent. Mullen said he was sickened by seeing security personnel, including members of the National Guard, use force and violence to clear a path for the president. Then last night, former Defense Secretary and retired Marine General James Mattis released a statement condemning President Trump and urging Americans to come together without him.

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Senate Panel To Hear From College Presidents About Resuming Classes

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