2019 April

US intel accuses Huawei of being funded by Chinese state security: report

The CIA has reportedly accused Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei of being backed by China’s state security apparatus. The People’s Liberation Army, China’s National Security Commission and a third intelligence organization gave money to Huawei, according to American intelligence shared with Britain, The Times reported Saturday, citing a U.K. source. The U.S. reportedly also shared the information with Australia, […]

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Wage growth shaping up as key 2020 factor for Trump

President TrumpDonald John TrumpImpeachment? Not so fast without missing element of criminal intent Feds say marijuana ties could prevent immigrants from getting US citizenship Trump approval drops to 2019 low after Mueller report’s release: poll MORE’s re-election prospects may turn on one key economic indicator: wages. Trump has argued that the 2020 election will come […]

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Tlaib rallies in support of Green New Deal at Detroit town hall

Rep. Rashida TlaibRashida Harbi TlaibTlaib rallies in support of Green New Deal at Detroit town hall Warren calls for House to begin impeachment proceedings Man arrested for threatening Dems, citing Omar comments MORE (D-Mich.) rallied her constituents Friday evening in a Detroit town hall to gin up support for the Green New Deal, a climate […]

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US authorities arrest former Marine in raid of North Korean embassy in Spain

U.S. authorities arrested a former Marine after a February raid on the North Korean embassy in Spain, The Washington Post reported Friday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Christopher Ahn, a former Marine and member of a group known as Free Joseon that aims to overthrow North Korean leadership, was arrested Thursday. He appeared in […]

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Overnight Energy: Flint residents can sue EPA over water crisis | Environmentalists see victory with Green New Deal blitz | March global temperatures were second hottest on record | EPA told to make final decision on controversial pesticide

FLINT RESIDENTS CAN NOW SUE EPA: A federal judge this week said residents of Flint, Mich., can sue the federal government over its response to the city’s drinking water crisis. Judge Linda Parker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan said Thursday the government is not immune from a lawsuit. She […]

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Trump speaks to rebel Libyan general attacking Tripoli

The White House said Friday that President TrumpDonald John TrumpGrassroots America shows the people support Donald Trump Trump speaks to rebel Libyan general attacking Tripoli Dem lawmaker: Mueller report shows ‘substantial body of evidence’ on obstruction MORE spoke earlier this week with a Libyan general whose forces are fighting the U.S.-backed unity government in the […]

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US envoy to Afghan peace talks 'disappointed' by collapse in talks with Taliban

The U.S. envoy for peace in Afghanistan expressed disappointment after a planned meeting between the Taliban and a group of Afghan politicians in Qatar collapsed, revealing ongoing divisions as the two sides negotiate an end to the war. “I’m disappointed Qatar’s intra-Afghan initiative has been delayed. We’re in touch with all parties and encouraged that everyone remains committed […]

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21 charged in heist of 100 Chicago car-share vehicles

Authorities in Chicago announced charges against 21 people after 100 cars were stolen from a car-share service. Car-sharing company car2go found Wednesday that 100 vehicles, including 50 Mercedes-Benz cars, were missing in Chicago, ABC News reported Friday, citing a statement from the Chicago Police Department. Police said that those behind the heist may have first rented the […]

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Pompeo: 'I'm still in charge of' North Korea negotiation team

Secretary of State Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard PompeoOvernight Defense: Pentagon confirms North Korea weapons test | Air Force Academy no longer allowing transgender students to enroll | Trump officials clash over arms control report What must the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea be thinking? The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Inside the Mueller report MORE said […]

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Judge rules Flint residents can sue federal government over water crisis

A federal judge this week said residents of Flint, Mich., can sue the federal government over its response to the city’s drinking water crisis. Judge Linda Parker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan said Thursday the government is not immune from a lawsuit. She did not rule on whether federal employees […]

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