WASHINGTON >> A federal probe into Facebook’s sharing of user data with Cambridge Analytica now involves the FBI, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Justice Department, the Washington Post reported.

Representatives from these agencies have joined the Federal Trade Commission in the inquiry, the newspaper reported, citing five unnamed people familiar with the matter. Those people spoke on condition of anonymity because the probes are not complete.

The probe reportedly centers on what Facebook knew in 2015, when it learned that the political data- mining firm Cambridge Analytica had improperly accessed the personal data of tens of millions of Facebook users. Facebook didn’t disclose the incident with the political firm, which later worked for the Trump campaign and other Republican candidates, until this March.

U.S. construction up 0.4 percent in May

WASHINGTON >> Spending on U.S. construction projects edged up 0.4 percent in May, while April’s figure was revised down significantly — signs that new building is still uneven despite a growing economy.

The uptick in May brought total construction spending to a seasonally adjusted all-time high of $1.31 trillion, 4.5 percent higher than a year ago, the Commerce Departments said Monday. April’s figure was revised down to 0.9 percent from what was originally reported as a 1.8 percent gain, which would have been the largest increase in 24 years. That came on the heels of a 0.9 percent drop in March, the first monthly drop since July 2017.

Economists are forecasting that construction spending will contribute to overall growth this year even though interest rates are rising.

ON THE MOVE

Toastmasters Hawaii, an organization that has 352,000 memberships worldwide and improves members’ speaking and leadership skills, has announced the new Key 3 for District 49’s 2018-2019 term.

>> Kenn Nishihira is the new district director. He will oversee approximately 1,200 members statewide. Nishihira’s duties include administering and overseeing day-to-day operations, finances and human resources; and supervising, guiding, motivating and inspiring teams and appointed and elected district leaders. Nishihira is a member of Liliuokalani, Na Hoku Kai and City and County of Honolulu Toastmasters. He is a retired land surveyor for the City and County of Honolulu as well as owner of KN Surveying.

>> John Coleman is the new program quality director. His responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of education and training within the district, including promoting the Distinguished Club Program, supporting quality club programming efforts and planning and executing the district conference. Coleman is a member of Honolulu’s Finest Toastmasters Club. He has been a Honolulu Police Department officer for nearly 30 years.

>> Sepiuta Holakeituai is the new club growth director. Her responsibilities include overseeing the growth and health of Hawaii’s Toastmasters. She is a member of Central Pacific Bank Loyalty Masters and was chosen as the 2016-2017 District 49 Toastmaster of the Year. Holakeituai is a compliance officer for Central Pacific Bank, where she has worked for 12 years.