2019 December

UK's Johnson moving forward with digital tax after Trump targets French move

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he will move forward with digital taxes on U.S. tech companies after President TrumpDonald John TrumpStates slashed 4,400 environmental agency jobs in past decade: study Biden hammers Trump over video of world leaders mocking him Iran building hidden arsenal of short-range ballistic missiles in Iraq: report MORE planned to retaliate […]

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California recovers $23M from auto parts makers' in bid rigging settlement

California’s attorney general announced Wednesday that the state has secured $23 million in settlements against dozens of auto part manufacturers over illegal bid fixing that led to an inflation in part costs. Attorney General Xavier BecerraXavier BecerraCalifornia recovers M from auto parts makers’ in bid rigging settlement Adam Schiff’s star rises with impeachment hearings Facebook unveils […]

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Advocates rally on Capitol Hill for self-driving car legislation

Advocates for creating federal standards for autonomous vehicles rallied on Tuesday to spur lawmakers to move quickly on legislation to roll out and test the emerging technology. Representatives of automobile manufacturers and stakeholder groups argued forcefully for the need for federal rules to create standards around autonomous vehicles at a forum on Capitol Hill. The […]

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Senators sound alarm on dangers of ransomware attacks after briefing

Senators from both sides of the aisle sounded the alarm Wednesday on the dangers posed to small businesses and government entities by ransomware cyberattacks following a classified briefing from a key Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official. The Senate Cybersecurity Caucus, led by Sens. Mark WarnerMark Robert WarnerHillicon Valley: House passes anti-robocall bill | Senators […]

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Nunes files defamation suit against CNN over Ukraine story

Rep. Devin NunesDevin Gerald NunesHouse GOP leader defends Nunes: He ‘has a right to talk to anybody’ Overnight Defense: Trump clashes with Macron at NATO summit | House impeachment report says Trump abused power | Top Dem scolds military leaders on Trump intervention in war crimes cases Phone records detail extent of Giuliani, White House […]

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EU says it will probably miss greenhouse gas reduction target

The European Union (EU) said in a report on Wednesday that it will probably miss its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The European Environment Agency said that the goal of cutting emissions by 40 percent of 1990 levels by 2030 would likely not be achieved. But it said the EU is on track to […]

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Trump: I think about climate change 'all the time'

President TrumpDonald John TrumpTop Democrat: ‘Obstruction of justice’ is ‘too clear not to include’ in impeachment probe Former US intel official says Trump would often push back in briefings Schiff says investigators seeking to identify who Giuliani spoke to on unlisted ‘-1’ number MORE on Tuesday said he thinks about climate change “all the time” […]

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On The Money: Stocks tumble on Trump China trade remarks | Trump says deal could come after 2020 | Why Wall Street freaked | Trump loses appeal over Deutsche Bank subpoena

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to On The Money. 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 subscribe to it here: http://bit.ly/1NxxW2N. Write us with […]

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Senators inch forward on federal privacy bill

Senators argued for their dueling proposals for a federal privacy law during a highly anticipated hearing on Wednesday, marking the first time key Republicans and Democrats have taken their disputes public after months of closed-doors negotiations. The Senate Commerce Committee hearing underlined the significant daylight between the parties over how Congress should approach the country’s […]

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Spurs flop Janssen can seize chance to rescue career in Monterrey

The Dutch forward’s time in northern Mexico has gone about the same as his spell in northern London, but a Liguilla chance could be just what he needs A player can generally get over not being a success in the Premier League. There’s little shame in not hacking it in one of the best leagues […]

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