politics

US Justice Department Opens Criminal Investigation Into Russia Probe: Reports
What had been Attorney General William Barr's administrative review of the origins of the Russia investigation has become a criminal inquiry, The NY Times says.
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As BJP Falters, Shiv Sena Angles For Aaditya Thackeray As Youngest Chief Minister Of Maharashtra
The 29-year-old is set to become the first elected member of the legislative assembly from the Thackeray family.
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Ocasio-Cortez Stumps Mark Zuckerberg On Lying In Political Facebook Ads
The Facebook founder responded "I don't know" when asked whether his platform would allow a hypothetical ad.
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Hillary Clinton Shares Parody Of Trumps Letter To Erdogan: Youre Really Busting My Nuts
The former US secretary of state joined in on the mockery of Trump's letter to the Turkish president.
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Trump Pens Bizarre Letter To Turkey's Erdogan About Syria: 'Don't Be A Tough Guy'
US President Donald Trump wrote a strange letter to the Turkish president advising the foreign leader not to be a "tough guy" or a "fool."
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Trump Signs Executive Order To Impose Sanctions On Turkey
The U.S. president also said some U.S. forces would remain in Syria, marking a reversal of his call for withdrawal from the region.
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Apple Removes Police-Tracking App Used In Hong Kong Protests From Its App Store
The tech company said the app violated its rules because it was used to ambush police and by criminals who used it to victimize residents in areas with no law enforcement.
By Stephen Nellis, Reuters

NBA In Crisis After Bashing Manager, Who Tweeted Support For Hong Kong, To Appease China
Daryl Morey quickly deleted a tweet which included an image captioned: Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong.
By Josh Horwitz, Reuters

Hong Kong Police Shoot Pro-Democracy Protester In Chest
Black-clad demonstrators held multiple pro-democracy rallies in Hong Kong on Tuesday as Chinas Communist Party celebrated its 70th year of rule.
By Associated Press

How Do Internet Memes Shape Our Politics?
Internet memes are everywhere. And as the 2020 presidential election approaches, candidates and voters alike are creating and sharing even more of them. But do online memes really have the power to affect our politics?
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