Politics
Manafort Shared Polling Data, Discussed Ukraine Peace Plan with Russian Operative
An improperly redacted document shows former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort discussed a possible Ukraine peace plan with a Russian national during the 2016 presidential campaign. “Mr. Manafort ‘conceded’ that he discussed or may have discussed a Ukraine peace plan with Mr. Kilimnik on more than one occasion,” Manafort’s attorneys wrote. They also reveal that […]
Democrats on Hiring Spree for Staffers as Investigations Gear Up
Congressional committees are on a hiring spree as Democrats prepare to take control of the House of Representatives. With control of the lower body comes broad investigative powers. A job post, reviewed by CNN, reveals House Democrats are looking for individuals who have experience with executive branch oversight, signaling the White House may be the […]
Technology
YouTube Plans Changes to Curb Conspiracy, “Clickbaity” Videos
Video portal YouTube has announced changes that will make it harder for videos espousing conspiracy theories and other subjects meant to fool viewers into clicking on them, to be found the company announced last month. “When recommendations are at their best, they help users find a new song to fall in love with, discover their […]