2019 November

German city Dresden declares 'Nazi emergency' after right-wing extremism climbs

The German city of Dresden has declared a “Nazi emergency” in response to years of “right-wing extremist, racist” activity in the city, CNN reports. Dresden city officials passed a resolution this week cautioning that the far-right was growing in the city.  ADVERTISEMENT Max Aschenbach, councilor for the Die Partei – Germany’s satirical political party – told the […]

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On The Money: US adds 128K jobs in October, beating expectations | Trump tweets 303K job claim | Manufacturing slumps for third straight month | Warren releases 'Medicare for All' plan with no tax hike on middle class

Happy Friday and welcome back to On The Money, where we’re also considering retiring to Florida. I’m Sylvan Lane, and here’s your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. See something I missed? Let me know at [email protected] or tweet me @SylvanLane. And if you like your newsletter, you can […]

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Trump moves to cut trade benefits to Cameroon, citing human rights violations

The White House on Thursday announced President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump says he would be willing to do ‘fireside chat’ reading the Zelensky transcript Krystal Ball: ‘The weird obsession and freakout over Tulsi Gabbard has massively helped her’ Trump says poor treatment and high taxes prompted permanent residence change MORE‘s intention to cut trade benefits for […]

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US debt surpasses $23 trillion for first time

The federal government’s outstanding public debt has surpassed $23 trillion for the first time in history, according to data from the Treasury Department released on Friday. Growing budget deficits have added to the nation’s debt at a speedy rate since President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump singles in on ‘Sleepy Joe Biden’ at campaign rally Trump at […]

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Suarez suffers injury setback in surprise Barcelona defeat

The Uruguayan striker looks set for a stint on the sidelines after failing to last 45 minutes on Saturday Luis Suarez will undergo tests on his return to Barcelona after injuring his right calf during his side’s shock 3-1 La Liga defeat to Levante. The striker had to be replaced shortly before half-time in Saturday’s […]

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Trump officials propose rule to let faith-based adoption groups bar LGBT parents

The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would allow faith-based foster care and adoption groups to exclude LGBT parents. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the proposal on Friday, citing concerns about religious freedom. The rule would allow organizations that deny LGBT parents adoption rights to continue getting federal funding, rolling back […]

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Hillicon Valley: Google buying Fitbit for $2.1B | US launches national security review of TikTok | Twitter shakes up fight over political ads | Dems push committee on 'revenge porn' law

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 haven’t already, be sure to sign up for our newsletter with this LINK. Welcome! Follow the cyber team, Maggie Miller (@magmill95), and the tech team, Emily Birnbaum (@birnbaum_e) […]

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US debt surpasses $23 trillion for first time

The federal government’s outstanding public debt has surpassed $23 trillion for the first time in history, according to data from the Treasury Department released on Friday. Growing budget deficits have added to the nation’s debt at a speedy rate since President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump singles in on ‘Sleepy Joe Biden’ at campaign rally Trump at […]

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On The Money: Senate passes first spending package as shutdown looms | Treasury moves to roll back Obama rules on offshore tax deals | Trade deal talks manage to weather Trump impeachment storm

Happy Halloween and welcome back to On The Money, where there’s nothing spookier than a bad jobs report.  I’m Sylvan Lane, and here’s your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. See something I missed? Let me know at [email protected] or tweet me @SylvanLane. And if you like your newsletter, […]

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Warren fires back at Biden criticism of 'Medicare for All' plan

White House hopeful Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenOvernight Health Care: Warren unveils ‘Medicare for All’ funding plan | Warren says plan won’t raise middle class taxes | Rivals question claims | Biden camp says plan will hit ‘American workers’ | Trump taps cancer doctor Stephen Hahn for FDA chief O’Rourke ends presidential bid Five things […]

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