House Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiTrump knocks testimony from ‘Never Trumpers’ at Louisiana rally Jordan calls Pelosi accusing Trump of bribery ‘ridiculous’ USMCA deal close, but not ‘imminent,’ Democrats say MORE (D-Calif.) on Thursday said that a deal to update the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was “imminent.” “I do believe that if we can […]
Read More2020 Democrats are making an ambitious play to win over veterans, a group that backed President TrumpDonald John TrumpGOP senators balk at lengthy impeachment trial Warren goes local in race to build 2020 movement 2020 Democrats make play for veterans’ votes MORE in the last election and remains broadly supportive of his policies. Democratic presidential […]
Read MoreDemocrats say a deal to update the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is close, but not “imminent,” as House Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiTrump knocks testimony from ‘Never Trumpers’ at Louisiana rally Jordan calls Pelosi accusing Trump of bribery ‘ridiculous’ USMCA deal close, but not ‘imminent,’ Democrats say MORE said earlier Thursday. “I wouldn’t say […]
Read MoreIf there’s anyone in this world who is embodying courage right now, it’s Shannen Doherty. That’s why her Courage Award at the American Cancer Society’s Giants of Science Gala couldn’t have been more fitting. Clad in a fall-perfect navy velvet suit, the actress received the distinction from friend Sarah Michelle Gellar. And her speech left […]
Read MoreRep. Michael McCaulMichael Thomas McCaulTexas GOP congressman calls on governor to postpone execution of Rodney Reed House Republicans add Hunter Biden, whistleblower to impeachment hearing witness wish list Trump: Whistleblower ‘must come forward’ MORE (R-Texas), in a letter Wednesday, called on Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to postpone the planned execution of Rodney Reed for a 1996 murder […]
Read MoreHappy Thursday 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: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan got an earful from a handful of GOP senators during a White House meeting this week. ADVERTISEMENT Republican senators said they raised concerns about Turkey’s military […]
Read MoreWelcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care. Cigarette smoking rates have hit an all-time low, we have new numbers on the vaping illness, and House and Senate Democrats are pushing to block the Trump administration’s Title X rule. We’ll start with some new data on smoking from the CDC… ADVERTISEMENT Adult cigarette smoking rates hit […]
Read MorePERRY REPLACEMENT DODGES UKRAINE QUESTIONS: Energy secretary nominee Dan Brouillette on Thursday moved one step closer to confirmation, receiving words of praise from members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, despite lingering questions from Democrats about any potential involvement in Ukraine. Brouillette, currently the deputy secretary for the Department of Energy (DOE), was […]
Read MoreSen. Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerGOP senator blasts Dem bills on ‘opportunity zones’ Booker on Erdoğan: We should not be ‘rolling out the red carpet for a ruthless authoritarian’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Diplomats kick off public evidence about Trump, Ukraine MORE (D-N.J.) said the U.S. should not be “rolling out the red carpet for […]
Read MoreFormer U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch is slated to appear Friday morning in Democrats’ second public impeachment hearing, where she is expected to testify that a shadowy smear campaign led by Rudy GiulianiRudy GiulianiTrump knocks testimony from ‘Never Trumpers’ at Louisiana rally Jordan calls Pelosi accusing Trump of bribery ‘ridiculous’ Giuliani under investigation for […]
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