National Headlines 10-31-17

Facebook, Twitter: Russian actors sought to undermine Trump after election (Politico)

How Trump has influenced the new boom in political-genre movies in Hollywood (MarketWatch)

NPR’s top editor placed on leave after accusations of sexual harassment (Washington Post)

Mueller is running amok (The Week)

Poll: 71% of Americans Say Political Correctness Has Silenced Discussions Society Needs to Have (Cato)

8 dead in rampage, ‘cowardly’ truck attack on NYC bike path in Manhattan (ABC)

Suspect Claimed He Committed NYC Truck Attack for ISIS (NBC New York)

Nasdaq Closes at a Record as Wall Street Seals October Gains (TheStreet)

Consumer confidence hits highest level since December 2000 (CNBC)

High taxes on legal pot in California could mean black market will thrive (Los Angeles Times)

Trump to sign legislation overturning arbitration rule (Politico)