2019 May

Democrats suggest EPA chief misled on vehicle emissions rollback

Democrats are asking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Andrew WheelerAndrew WheelerThe Trump administration must heed the call to cut methane Overnight Energy: EPA to reconsider cost benefit analysis of air pollution rules | Interior gets new rules on free concert tickets | Dem challenges EPA for skipping hearing EPA to reconsider cost benefit analysis of […]

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DHS suggests new role for cybersecurity staff — helping with border crisis

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is asking its cybersecurity-focused employees to consider taking on new roles by volunteering to help with the border crisis. Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan told House lawmakers Wednesday that employees in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have been asked to consider relocating to the U.S.-Mexico border, but he insisted he […]

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Overnight Energy: Democrats ask if EPA chief misled on vehicle emissions | Dem senators want NBC debate focused on climate change | 2020 hopeful John Delaney unveils $4T climate plan

DEMS SAY WHEELER GAVE ‘DUBIOUS DEFENSE’ OF ROLLBACK: Democrats are asking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Andrew WheelerAndrew WheelerThe Trump administration must heed the call to cut methane Overnight Energy: EPA to reconsider cost benefit analysis of air pollution rules | Interior gets new rules on free concert tickets | Dem challenges EPA for skipping […]

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Hillicon Valley: Assange hit with 17 more charges | Facebook removes record 2.2B fake profiles | Senate passes anti-robocall bill | Senators offer bill to help companies remove Huawei equipment

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 Maggie Miller (@magmill95), and the tech […]

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Swalwell becomes second 2020 candidate to accept cryptocurrency donations

Rep. Eric SwalwellEric Michael SwalwellCNN’s O’Rourke town hall finishes behind Fox News, MSNBC Biden retains large lead over Sanders, other 2020 Dems in new Hill-HarrisX poll Hickenlooper: Gun owners should be licensed, pass safety test MORE (D-Calif.) on Thursday became the second 2020 White House candidate to begin accepting cryptocurrency donations. Swalwell joins fellow presidential hopeful Andrew YangAndrew […]

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College professor who drove for Uber accused of kidnapping three female passengers

A college professor who drove for ride-hailing company Uber on the side has been accused of kidnapping three female passengers, ABC News reported Tuesday. Penn State professor Richard Lomotey, who was arrested earlier this month for allegedly kidnapping two women, is now being accused of kidnapping a third. ADVERTISEMENT The third woman spoke with police on May […]

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Trump defense chief: US may send more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick ShanahanPatrick Michael ShanahanFeinstein, Iranian foreign minister had dinner amid tensions: report Pentagon approves DHS request to build tents to house 7,500 migrants at southern border Overnight Defense: Iran worries dominate foreign policy talk | Pentagon reportedly to send WH plans for 10K troops in Mideast | Democrats warn Trump may push […]

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Senate GOP votes to permanently ban earmarks

Senate Republicans voted on Thursday to permanently ban the practice of including earmarks — money directed by lawmakers into pet projects — in government funding bills.    GOP senators decided to enact the permanent ban during a closed-door caucus meeting, with aides saying the issue had been under discussion among Republicans for months.    ADVERTISEMENT Congress […]

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Colorado becomes first state to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs

Colorado on Wednesday became the first state in the country to limit how much someone could be required to pay out-of-pocket for insulin. The Denver Post reports Gov. Jared PolisJared Schutz PolisSchool awards honorary diploma to student killed in Colorado school shooting Colorado secretary of state bans employees from traveling to Alabama after abortion law Colorado […]

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Sen. Coons examines Amazon's privacy and data security practices for Alexa devices

Sen. Christopher CoonsChristopher (Chris) Andrew CoonsOil companies join blitz for carbon tax Mnuchin says carbon capture tax credit guidance will be out soon Mnuchin signals administration won’t comply with subpoena for Trump tax returns MORE (D-Del.) is looking into Amazon’s privacy and data security practices in regards to its Alexa devices, sending a letter to […]

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