Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Russian hack investigation gets new leader
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes has recused himself from leading the Russia investigation. We look at his replacement -- a Texas Republican who was a Trump supporter during the campaign.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenPhoto: U.S. House Ag Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Conaway, during U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 93rd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), in Arlington, VA, on Thursday, Feb 23, 2017. (Courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture)
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5 storiesTexas Rep. Mike Conaway takes over Russian meddling investigation
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes has recused himself from leading the investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. election. We look at his replacement -- a Texas Republican who was a Trump supporter during the campaign.
Read the story9 minNational Trade Council chief sees China as an existential threat to the U.S.
President Trump is hosting a two-day summit with China’s leader at Mar-a-Lago. We find out more about Trump’s China advisor, Peter Navarro. He authored a book called “Death by China.” His view: China is out to undermine the U.S.
Read the story10 minVisa program moves rich Chinese investors to the front of the green card line
An FBI sting operation in LA has revealed how rich Chinese investors can buy their way into obtaining U.S. visas.
Read the story7 min'Egypt's Jon Stewart' on whether satire can bring political change
President Trump met with Egypt’s president this week. We get reaction from comedian Bassem Youssef, who launched the first political satire show in Egypt. But for making fun of those in power, his safety was threatened, and he had to cancel the show. He ended up fleeing the country after President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi came to power.
Read the story13 minWith facial recognition tech, will it be impossible to be unrecognizable?
Amazon will have to pay $70 million to parents for their kids buying extra goodies on free games without permission. Samsung’s new Galaxy S8 phone will let you scan your face to pay for things. Facebook is expanding its use of photo-matching technology to curb revenge porn.
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