Author: Associated Press

Facebook will now ban posts denying or distorting the Holocaust

(AP) – Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new policy Monday, the latest attempt by the company to take action against conspiracy theories and misinformation ahead of the U.S. presidential election….

Graham schedules vote to approve Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote to approve Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court – before her confirmation hearings have even ended. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham scheduled a committee vote for 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Graham is wielding the gavel in the performance of his political life. Once a…