Jan 28, 2019 - World

Acting AG: Mueller investigation "close to being completed"

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker. Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

Acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker told reporters on Monday he has been "fully briefed" on special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation and that it's "close to being completed."

"I look forward to Director Mueller delivering the final report. ... But, right now the investigation is, I think, close to being completed. And I hope that we can get the report from Director Mueller as soon as possible."

Why it matters: Whitaker's remarks came in response to a question on whether he has observed any developments in the probe that gives him concerns. This also comes days after Roger Stone, a longtime political advisor to President Trump, was indicted on seven counts, including allegations of witness tampering, obstruction of justice and making false statements to Congress.

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18 mins ago - Technology

Twitter launches warnings on election misinformation and delays

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Twitter will start pinning notices to the top of all U.S. Twitter users’ timelines warning them that results in next week’s election may be delayed and that they may encounter misinformation on mail-in voting.

Why it matters: Delayed election results are expected across many states that are handling unprecedented amounts of absentee and mailed ballots, which President Trump has baselessly called "very dangerous" and "corrupt."

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26 mins ago - Science

NASA confirms water exists on sunny parts of the Moon

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Water on the Moon might be more easily accessible than previously thought, opening up new possible avenues for future human exploration, according to a new study.

Why it matters: NASA is aiming to send people back to the Moon as part of its Artemis program by 2024, with plans to eventually create a sustainable presence on the lunar surface. That sustainability relies on mining the moon for its resources, like water.

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Updated 55 mins ago - Politics & Policy

Pence no longer expected at Amy Coney Barrett's final confirmation vote

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Vice President Mike Pence no longer plans to attend the Senate's final confirmation vote for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, a Pence aide confirmed to CNN and Politico on Monday. On Sunday, Senate Democrats' claimed that his presence after possible exposure to the coronavirus would be a "violation of common decency."

Driving the news: Five of Pence's aides were recently diagnosed with COVID-19, including his chief of staff, who is currently quarantining. Pence has continued his campaign travel despite his possible exposure, which goes against CDC guidelines.

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