Democrats on Tuesday grilled Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Andrew Wheeler over his agency’s decision to roll back an Obama-era fuel emissions standard. While the hearing before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on environment and climate change was meant to critique the agency’s 2020 budget plan, Wheeler faced numerous questions from lawmakers about his agency’s […]
Read MoreClick:C54011-59 Sens. Mark WarnerMark Robert WarnerAs chairman of trade panel, Blumenauer can have a positive impact on tariff debate Overnight Defense: House votes to end US support for Yemen war | Vote expected to force Trump’s second veto of presidency | More Russian troops may head to Venezuela | First ‘Space Force’ hearing set for […]
Read MoreHouse Republicans on Tuesday introduced legislation that they say would provide a “free market alternative” to paid family leave proposals. The Freedom for Families Act — introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and co-sponsored by 12 Republicans — would allow individuals to use health savings accounts (HSAs) to cover expenses while on leave following a birth, […]
Read MoreWelcome to Tuesday’s Overnight Health Care. It was a day of high-profile hearings topped by Attorney General William BarrWilliam Pelham BarrThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Dems press Barr on Mueller report Dems demand answers on Trump officials’ decision not to defend ObamaCare Barr defends administration’s efforts to overturn ObamaCare in court MORE testifying before Congress. While […]
Read MoreA lawsuit against Uber claims that it failed to warn passengers about sexual assaults by “fake Uber drivers” even though the company was alerted by local law enforcement. The suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court Friday, is being brought against Uber by three individuals all identified as Jane Does, according to CNN. The suit […]
Read MoreRep. Maxine WatersMaxine Moore WatersObama had it right — a circular firing squad is on the way On The Money — Presented by Job Creators Network — Trump plans to nominate Herman Cain to Fed | Trump touts progress on China trade deal | House Dems ask Capital One: What’s in Trump’s wallet? House Dems […]
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Read MoreFormer Secretary of State John KerryJohn Forbes KerryJohn Kerry: Ocasio-Cortez offered ‘more leadership in one day’ than Trump on climate Overnight Defense: Trump labels elite Iranian military unit a terrorist group | Iran hits back with terrorist label for US Central Command | US troops, contractor killed in Afghanistan blast Overnight Energy: EPA watchdog issues […]
Read MoreAttorney General William Bar has reportedly formed a team to review actions of Justice Department and FBI officials leading up to the launch of the federal probe into President TrumpDonald John TrumpTop senators warn Turkey: Choose between Russia missile system or US fighter jet Former Michelle Obama aide: ‘Not sure’ if voters got ‘honesty and […]
Read MoreThe Department of Justice said Tuesday that an agency official is rejecting a congressional subpoena to testify on the Trump administration’s addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census unless he is allowed to have a DOJ attorney with him. The House Oversight and Reform Committee last week authorized and served three subpoenas over […]
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