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State launches second investigation into Frontier Communications
The investigation will examine whether the company failed to tell customers about their service options, including allegations that the company added long-distance services without customers' knowledge.
Trump: Van Drew, who voted against impeachment, joining GOP
Van Drew, of New Jersey, voted Wednesday against the articles of impeachment. He sat with President Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday, and told reporters: “I believe that this is just a better fit for me.”
Walz launches effort to find winter shelter for homeless people
The Minnesota Winter Homeless Initiative will create 150 beds in shelters across the state this winter. One Red Lake Nation leader said while he appreciates the governor's efforts to end homelessness, they're not enough.
On census, Facebook and Instagram to ban disinformation and false ads
Under pressure to prepare for 2020 census interference, Facebook says content misrepresenting who can participate and the data the government collects will be banned from its social media platforms.