Lawmakers and civil liberties advocates are calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to halt plans to begin using facial recognition technology on nearly all departing air passengers within the next four years. The agency’s plan has reignited the fight over the sensitive technology. Critics say facial recognition technology is not ready for large-scale […]
Read MoreThe Treasury Department on Tuesday missed a second deadline from House Democrats to provide President TrumpDonald John TrumpRussia’s election interference is a problem for the GOP Pence to pitch trade deal during trip to Michigan: report Iran oil minister: US made ‘bad mistake’ in ending sanctions waivers MORE’s tax returns. Treasury Secretary Steven MnuchinSteven Terner […]
Read MorePresident TrumpDonald John TrumpRussia’s election interference is a problem for the GOP Pence to pitch trade deal during trip to Michigan: report Iran oil minister: US made ‘bad mistake’ in ending sanctions waivers MORE spent a significant part of his Tuesday meeting with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey complaining that he had lost followers, The Washington […]
Read MoreEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler is being asked to back up recent claims that climate change consequences are still “50 to 75 years out.” In a freedom of information request filed by the Sierra Club late Monday, the conservation group requested the EPA turn over any documents that support Wheeler’s assertion. Wheeler’s comments […]
Read MorePharmacy chain Rite Aid on Tuesday announced that it will increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco products at its stores to 21. Rite Aid also announced earlier this month that it would remove e-cigarettes and vaping products from its stores. Both changes will take effect within 90 days. ADVERTISEMENT “Raising the age for purchasing tobacco […]
Read MorePresident TrumpDonald John TrumpRussia’s election interference is a problem for the GOP Pence to pitch trade deal during trip to Michigan: report Iran oil minister: US made ‘bad mistake’ in ending sanctions waivers MORE on Tuesday lamented that some Democrats are discussing the prospect of impeachment proceedings on the same day that the stock market closed at […]
Read MoreThe tobacco company behind Marlboro cigarettes is starting a life insurance firm in the United Kingdom, and will offer discounts to people who quit smoking. Philip Morris International, which is separate from Philip Morris USA and does not sell products in the U.S., announced Tuesday that it is launching the wholly owned subsidiary Reviti. The company will give smokers […]
Read MoreHappy Tuesday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Ellen Mitchell, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. THE TOPLINE: Most of the Democrats running for president are vowing to put the United States back in the Iran nuclear deal that President TrumpDonald John TrumpRussia’s election interference is a problem […]
Read MoreThe Interior Department’s top watchdog is investigating six agency officials for potential ethics violations The Interior Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has launched a probe into the half-dozen high-ranking agency officials for continued close ties to former employers, including an energy company and the National Rifle Association (NRA). The investigation follows a February request from […]
Read MoreThe top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee on Monday announced he had reviewed a less-redacted version of special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerSasse: US should applaud choice of Mueller to lead Russia probe MORE‘s investigative report, which comes after top House Democrats rejected an offer to do so. Rep. Doug CollinsDouglas (Doug) Allen CollinsDemocrats […]
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