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News Articles: Law

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, speaks during a House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust on Capitol Hill.

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  • Technology

4 Key Takeaways From Washington's Big Tech Hearing On 'Monopoly Power'

Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., says Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple operate like monopolies and need to be broken up or regulated.

July 30, 2020
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn and
  • Shannon Bond
GPB News NPR

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  • National

Congress Holds Big Tech Antitrust Hearing

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified Wednesday before Congress on the power of Big Tech.

July 30, 2020
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  • Shannon Bond
GPB News NPR

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  • National

Trump Administration Defies Court, Won't Accept New DACA Applications

A decision by the Trump administration will stop the acceptance of new applications for a program that protects immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children.

July 30, 2020
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By:
  • John Burnett
GPB News NPR

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  • Law

Barr Holds His Ground As Democrats Question Him On Controversies

Attorney General William Barr clashed with Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday over protesters and cases involving people close to President Trump. Barr defended himself and Trump.

July 30, 2020
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By:
  • Carrie Johnson
GPB News NPR

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  • National Security

What Does The Trump Administration's Decision Mean For DACA Recipients?

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ken Cuccinelli, acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, about DACA, which protects recipients from deportation and allows them to work legally.

July 30, 2020
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  • GPB Newsroom
GPB News NPR

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  • Technology

News Brief: Big Tech Hearing, Democrats Press Barr, Ashtabula County's Changes

Big tech faces lawmakers' questions about whether they're trying to squash competition. House Democrats square off with Attorney General William Barr. And, the political future of an Ohio County.

July 30, 2020
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By:
  • David Greene and
  • Steve Inskeep
Federal officers are surrounded by smoke as they push back demonstrators during a Black Lives Matter protest at the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse on Wednesday in Portland, Ore.

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  • National Security

Analysts Say Armed Groups At Protests Raise Specter Of A 'Street War'

Street clashes have erupted, involving a mix of protesters, authorities, extremists and agitators. With armed factions squaring off, terrorism analysts fear the worse is still to come.

July 30, 2020
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By:
  • Hannah Allam
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, seen here in 2018, has called for mandatory mask wearing in her city.

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  • Law

Atlanta Mayor Defends Legal Face-Off With Georgia's Governor Over Masks

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' order requiring face masks in her city has prompted Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to sue. Bottoms discusses the legal battle and plans for schools in the fall.

July 29, 2020
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By:
  • James Doubek
GPB News NPR

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  • Technology

Former Facebook Employee On Big Tech CEOs Testifying Before Congress

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dipayan Ghosh, who worked at Facebook, about the testimony of the Big Tech CEOs before Congress and whether these companies operate as monopolies.

July 29, 2020
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  • GPB Newsroom
Inmate firefighters battle California's Kincade Fire on Oct. 29, 2019. In late June, officials locked down 12 inmate fire camps after outbreaks of the coronavirus within the state's prison system.

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  • National

Coronavirus Pandemic Sidelines California's Inmate Firefighters

The inmates who usually help fight wildfires are not on the job this summer because of COVID-19. As the state enters peak fire season, that means its forces are down significantly.

July 29, 2020
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By:
  • Kevin Stark
GPB News NPR

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  • National

Attorney General Barr Defends His Decisions And DOJ Actions Before The House

Attorney General William Barr testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, defending the use of federal agents in Portland, Ore., and his decision to drop the case against Michael Flynn.

July 29, 2020
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By:
  • Carrie Johnson
GPB News NPR

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  • National

Trump Administration Deploys Additional Law Enforcement To Portland

More federal law enforcement officers are heading to Portland, Ore., despite officials acknowledging their presence is escalating tensions. Protests are growing and remain focused on racial justice.

July 29, 2020
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By:
  • Conrad Wilson
GPB News NPR

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  • Business

Remington Gun-Maker Files For Bankruptcy Protection For 2nd Time Since 2018

The company, which has been making guns in the U.S. since 1816, filed for Chapter 11 protection in federal court in Alabama as it seeks to restructure amid ongoing legal and financial challenges.

July 28, 2020
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By:
  • Brakkton Booker
Attorney General William Barr, center, arrives for an event on police reform last month at the White House. Barr is expected to face tough questioning when he appears Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee.

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  • Politics

Attorney General Barr Tussles With Democrats In Tense Oversight Hearing

Democrats questioned and criticized the attorney general in a marathon hearing on Tuesday that covered a wide range of controversies. Barr stood his ground and defended himself and President Trump.

July 28, 2020
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By:
  • Philip Ewing and
  • Brian Naylor

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  • Law

Should We Shield Businesses From COVID-19 Lawsuits?

The debate over liability and the coronavirus.

July 28, 2020
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By:
  • Greg Rosalsky
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