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U.S. Government And 48 States Sue Facebook For 'Predatory' Conduct

The U.S. government and 48 states and districts sued Facebook Wednesday, accusing it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors and seeking remedies that could include a forced spinoff of the social network’s Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services.

New White House Offer Adds $600 Checks To COVID-19 Relief

The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminate a $300-per-week unemployment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators.

House Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana At Federal Level

The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters called a failed policy of criminalization of pot use and taking steps to address racial disparities in enforcement of federal drug laws.

Congress Swats Back Trump's Veto Threat Of Defense Bill

President Donald Trump is closing out his relationship with Congress with one more power jab, threatening to veto a hugely popular defense bill unless lawmakers clamp down on big tech companies he claims were biased against him during the election.

Mark Walker Takes Early Jump Into North Carolina Senate Race

Outgoing North Carolina Rep. Mark Walker announced on Tuesday his bid to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Richard Burr in 2022, a path the Republican indicated a year ago he’d pursue after his House district shifted to the left during an unscheduled redistricting.

Trump Pardons Flynn, Taking Direct Aim At Russia Probe

President Donald Trump pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday, taking direct aim in the final days of his administration at a Russia investigation that he has long insisted was motivated by political bias.

Mary C. Curtis: Biden Transition Begins

The White House has given its blessing for President-Elect Joe Biden to receive the president's daily briefing. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more.

Biden Signals Sharp Shift From Trump With Cabinet Picks

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday tapped Obama-era officials for top national security and economic roles, signaling a stark shift from the Trump administration’s β€œAmerica First” policies that disparaged international alliances and favored deregulation and tax cuts.

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