Senators introduce bill targeting social media scam ads

Senators Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) unveiled legislation on Wednesday that would require online platforms, including social media companies, to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent or misleading advertisements from reaching consumers. The Protecting Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act seeks to crack down on “abusive online scam ads,” which lawmakers say is…

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6 in 10 say Trump administration hasn't given honest account of Pretti shooting: Survey

A poll released Thursday found that public support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Trump administration’s immigration policies declined after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis last month, with a majority of voters expressing skepticism about the administration’s account of the incident. About 6 out of 10……

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F-35s caught in trade crossfire between US and Canada

Canada is reevaluating its planned purchase of US F-35 fighter jets in the wake of rising trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa, which have become a flash point in bilateral relations between the two allies. Canada has committed to purchasing at least 16 F-35A Lightning IIs, a fifth-generation aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin. Prime Minister…

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Trump endorses Clay Fuller to succeed Greene

President Trump said Wednesday he is endorsing Clay Fuller in a special election for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) seat in Georgia’s 14th congressional district. “As District Attorney of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit and an Air National Guard officer, Clay knows the wisdom and courage required to defend our country, support our brave……

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