2019 April

Indonesia to relocate capital from sinking Jakarta

Indonesia has announced plans relocate its capital city away from Jakarta, one of the world’s fastest-sinking cities, according to the BBC. Planning Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro announced President Joko Widodo had made the decision to relocate the capital, according to the news outlet. ADVERTISEMENT The idea of moving the capital from Jakarta, home to 10 million people, has […]

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Biden calls for everyone having the choice to buy into Medicare

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoseph (Joe) Robinette BidenTrump hits Biden as he hits 2020 trail Trump blasts union chiefs after Biden gets key endorsement Young Turks host says Warren has a media ‘buzz problem’ MORE on Monday called for giving everyone the option to buy into Medicare but stopped short of supporting the full “Medicare […]

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Trump, Pelosi infrastructure talks invite skepticism

K Street sees Tuesday’s meeting between Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy Patricia D'Alesandro PelosiGrassley to Trump: Lift tariffs or new NAFTA deal is ‘dead’ Omar hits back at Meghan McCain over criticism after synagogue shooting: ‘Bless her heart’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden, Trump vie for Rust Belt voters MORE (D-Calif.) and President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump […]

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Hillicon Valley: Pompeo predicts more election threats from Russia | T-Mobile, Sprint push back merger deadline | Facebook opens up data to researchers | Supreme Court asks DOJ to weigh in on Oracle, Google fight

Welcome to Hillicon Valley, The Hill’s newsletter detailing all you need to know about the tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. If you don’t already, be sure to sign up for our newsletter with this LINK. Welcome! Follow the cyber team, Olivia Beavers (@olivia_beavers) and Jacqueline Thomsen (@jacq_thomsen), and the tech […]

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House Democrats seek to protect Planned Parenthood from Trump's funding cuts

House Democrats are seeking to block the Trump administration from defunding Planned Parenthood and banning abortion referrals at family planning clinics. In a draft spending bill released Monday, Democrats outlined a plan to “protect” the Title X Family Planning Program from changes sought by the administration. The proposal could tee up a brutal battle between the Republican-controlled Senate and […]

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Trump moving to label Muslim Brotherhood a terror group: report

The Trump administration is moving to label the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, according to a report from The New York Times. The administration reportedly directed national security and diplomatic officials to place sanctions on the group after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi visited the White House earlier this month, officials familiar with the […]

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Warren trolls Chase Bank after viral tweet draws backlash

Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenData dilemma: The challenge of separating the sound statistics from lies Young Turks host says Warren has a media ‘buzz problem’ Four 2020 Dems not yet qualified to participate in debates: report MORE (D-Mass.) trolled Chase Bank after the bank’s attempt at sharing personal finance advice on Twitter was met with backlash. Chase’s […]

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Senate GOP women pose obstacle for Moore as Fed pick

Women in the Senate Republican Conference are looming as a potential obstacle for Stephen Moore, President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump hits Biden as he hits 2020 trail Trump blasts union chiefs after Biden gets key endorsement Grassley to Trump: Lift tariffs or new NAFTA deal is ‘dead’ MORE’s expected nominee to serve on the Federal Reserve […]

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House Republican plans discharge petition on Green New Deal

Conservative Rep. Jody HiceJody Brownlow HiceOvernight Energy: John Kerry hits Trump over climate change at hearing | Defends Ocasio-Cortez from GOP attacks | Dems grill EPA chief over auto emissions rollback plan Kerry goes after Trump over climate on Capitol Hill Republicans offer ‘free market alternative’ to paid family leave MORE (R-Ga.) plans to introduce […]

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Graham says Russians 'up to it again' with election interference: 'We need more sanctions, not less'

Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamGraham: ‘I don’t care’ if Trump told McGahn to fire Mueller Impeachment without conviction plays right into Trump’s hands Overnight Energy: Critics accuse EPA of weakening pollution rule for Pentagon | Booker unveils environmental justice initiative | House to vote on climate bill next week MORE (R-S.C.) warned Sunday that Russians […]

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