Ryan to retire from House after final term as speaker
House Speaker Paul Ryan announced he will not seek re election and will retire next year saying he wants his children to have a weekend dad. He defended his record noting major tax cuts and budget moves and prompted a scramble to find a successor as Republicans fear losing their House majority. Rep Bill Huizenga praised his leadership and tax reform work while Rep Mark Walker recalled Ryan choked up while addressing colleagues.
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Zuckerberg faces Congress as regulation looms
Zuckerberg acknowledged that regulation of social media is inevitable as Congress grills him on user data privacy and potential bias. The hearing highlighted sharp partisan questions, limited consensus on specifics, and skepticism about meaningful legislation despite rising pressure from the Cambr idge Analytica scandal and Mueller probe.
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Trump warns Russia of imminent attack on Syria
President Trump told Russia to get ready for missiles in response to a suspected chemical attack near Damascus. Defense Secretary Mattis said the U.S. and allies are still studying intelligence as tensions rise between Washington and Moscow over Syria and broader conflicts.
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