When ObamaCare’s open enrollment period begins Friday, many people can expect to find lower premiums and more plan options on healthcare.gov. But experts and advocates are projecting the number of enrollees for 2020 will decrease for a fourth consecutive year, in large part because of actions taken by the Trump administration. “I expect to see […]
Read MoreThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is moving aggressively to ban companies from using federal subsidies for equipment from Chinese telecommunications groups Huawei and ZTE, and earning initial praise from lawmakers and industry groups. Sen. Mark WarnerMark Robert WarnerHillicon Valley: Amazon poised to escalate Pentagon ‘war cloud’ fight | FCC’s move to target Huawei garners early […]
Read MoreRep. Max RoseMax RoseFBI chief says racist extremists fueling one another, making connections overseas NY Democrat presses Trump officials on terrorist designation for foreign white supremacist groups Hillicon Valley: Zuckerberg would support delaying Libra | More attorneys general join Facebook probe | Defense chief recuses from ‘war cloud’ contract | Senate GOP blocks two election […]
Read MoreEfforts to advance a new North American trade deal have managed to remain insulated from the rancor of impeachment, with Democrats and Republicans alike signaling a desire to finalize an agreement quickly. Rep. Kevin BradyKevin Patrick BradyShimkus says he’s reconsidering retirement Shimkus says he’s been asked to reconsider retirement Trump met with boos, ‘lock him […]
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Read MorePeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Thursday wrote a letter asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to stop using animals for “cruel and deadly” medical training exercises. “I am writing to you on behalf of PETA and our more than 6.5 million members and supporters worldwide regarding recent disturbing taxpayer-funded awards issued […]
Read MoreA coalition of conservative groups has filed an ethics complaint against Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy Pelosi50 Cent meets with Pelosi, lawmakers on Capitol Hill Democrats raise stakes with impeachment vote Overnight Energy: House passes bill to prohibit mining near Grand Canyon| Union says EPA refuses to renegotiate contract | Climate protesters occupy Pelosi’s office over California fires […]
Read MoreA federal circuit court on Tuesday evening temporarily blocked the release of grand jury materials from former special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerGowdy: I ‘100 percent’ still believe public congressional hearings are ‘a circus’ Comey: Mueller ‘didn’t succeed in his mission because there was inadequate transparency’ Fox News legal analyst says Trump call with […]
Read MoreA panel of federal appeals court judges has ruled that a Colorado city does not have to reimburse a man after it destroyed his suburban Denver home during a police raid after a suspect holed up inside the house. The Washington Post reported Wednesday that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit unanimously ruled […]
Read MoreBoeing President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg admitted the company’s 737 Max planes had design issues as another internal email was made public. The evidence yet again demonstrated employee concerns with the system. The CEO acknowledged basing the system on a single sensor, called AOA, was one of at least three mistakes in the design of […]
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