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Filings Show Just How Complex Ivanka Trump's And Jared Kushner's Finances Are
Friday, March 31, 2017
In a massive document release, 180 of Trump's staff disclose their financial assets and debts as they assumed office. Ivanka Trump and her husband report assets valued at more than $200 million.
As Congress Repeals Internet Privacy Rules, Putting Your Options In Perspective
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
President Trump is expected to sign a bill to overturn new privacy rules for Internet service providers. An expert says there are steps you can take, though they won't deliver absolute privacy.
Who Oversees The President's Ethics? Here's Our List
Monday, March 27, 2017
As we cover conflicts of interest in the Trump administration, a question frequently arises: What parts of the government have the power to hold the president and his appointees accountable on ethics?
U.S. Senate Votes To Repeal Obama-Era Internet Privacy Rules
Thursday, March 23, 2017
The rules would require Internet providers to tell consumers what data they collect and get consent before selling. Republicans said ISPs were facing stricter regulations than companies like Google.
Trump Nominees' Financial Reports Slow To Arrive For Ethics Review, Document Shows
Friday, March 03, 2017
A document obtained by NPR illustrates the complexity of the nominees' financial holdings — and how slowly they are being reported for federal ethics vetting, compared with the Obama administration.
Uber CEO Apologizes Over Video Of Dispute With Driver
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
Uber's founder Travis Kalanick says he needs leadership help. The frank acknowledgement comes after video surfaced of him berating an Uber driver, and follows a blistering blog post by a former engineer who said she was subjected to repeated sexual harassment and the company failed to stop it. The question many are asking now is whether Kalanick can continue to serve as the public face of the company he created.
Trump May Weigh In On H-1B Visas, But Major Reform Depends On Congress
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
President Trump has said he wants to crack down on abuses and protect American workers. But it's Congress that holds the power to fundamentally reform the program, and work there is underway.
FCC Chairman Goes After His Predecessor's Internet Privacy Rules
Friday, February 24, 2017
The new telecom chief is moving to halt one part of the sweeping rules for Internet service providers, which were passed last year in part based on "net neutrality" regulations.
Ajit Pai Starts To Roll Back Latest Internet Regulations From Obama's Team
Saturday, February 11, 2017
The new head of the Federal Communications Commission has taken steps to unravel many of his predecessor's policies. These changes might directly affect consumers and their access to the Internet.
Government Ethics Office Website Crashes Under Too Much Traffic — Again
Thursday, February 09, 2017
The OGE cites "an extraordinary volume of contacts from citizens about recent events." This appears to refer to White House adviser Kellyanne Conway promoting Ivanka Trump's brand in a TV interview.
Snapchat, All Grown-Up: 5 Things We Learned From Snap's IPO Filing
Thursday, February 02, 2017
Snap — expected to be valued at more than $20 billion when it goes public — may be the first company to use the term "sexting" in an initial public offering filing with the SEC.
Trump's Telecom Chief Is Ajit Pai, Critic Of Net Neutrality Rules
Monday, January 23, 2017
A champion of limited government, Pai has indicated plans to reel back Internet and other regulations. As FCC commissioner since 2012, Pai typically was a reliable opponent of Democrats' proposals.
On The Day Of White House Transitions, Twitter Shifts @POTUS To Donald Trump
Friday, January 20, 2017
Twitter will automatically switch 13 million @POTUS followers to follow both the new Trump account and Barack Obama's archived @POTUS44 account.
In U.S. Ethics Chief, An Unlikely Gadfly To Trump
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Next week, leaders of the House Oversight Committee are expected to meet with the director of the Office of Government Ethics, who has been under fire for admonishing Trump to divest his businesses.
Apple Pulls 'The New York Times' From Its App Store In China
Thursday, January 05, 2017
Apple says it has "been informed" that the app violated local regulations. It's the latest in a long history of media restrictions in China, but also of tech companies getting involved in the efforts.
The Hawkeye Is The Adhesive, Eye-Tracking Phone The Internet Asked For
Thursday, January 05, 2017
Winners of a ZTE crowdsource challenge proposed a phone that responds to eye movements and can be attached to surfaces for hands-free use. But picking a name posed an unexpected challenge.
What 2017 Holds For Technology News
Monday, January 02, 2017
Technology was front and center in many of 2016's biggest stories; 2017 is likely to hold more of the same. NPR's tech reporters discuss Facebook, data hacks and automation, and other top issues.
U.S. Ethics Chief Was Behind Those Tweets About Trump, Records Show
Friday, December 30, 2016
Trump-style tweets from the Office of Government Ethics urging divestitures made many suspect a hack of this typically staid agency. New records shared with NPR show the author was the agency chief.
QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge Of NPR's Tech Stories From 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
A bar owner who wants patrons to put away their phones, Internet users tracking down a vandal, a project to analyze hundreds of Rembrandt paintings — can you remember (or guess) what happened?
As We Leave More Digital Tracks, Amazon Echo Factors In Murder Investigation
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Arkansas police have served a warrant to Amazon looking for possible recordings from a murder scene. Privacy advocates have predicted a wave of cases involving smart home devices and gadgets.