2019 December

Latest EPA guidance weakens air protections in favor of industry, critics say

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday released its newest definition for ambient air in a move critics say will ease burdens on polluting industries. On its surface, the guidance deals less directly with air quality than it does with fencing. Though seemingly unrelated, the Clean Air Act doesn’t apply to spaces where the public […]

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Key GOP senator: Spending 'understanding' needed within days to meet deadline

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard ShelbyRichard Craig ShelbyOn 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 Key GOP senator: Spending ‘understanding’ needed within days to meet deadline Congress braces for chaotic December MORE […]

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Senate cyber caucus to hold briefing this week on ransomware attacks

The Senate Cybersecurity Caucus will hold a classified briefing Wednesday to address the ongoing spree of ransomware attacks on local governments, school districts and other entities nationwide. Sens. Mark WarnerMark Robert WarnerHillicon Valley: Dueling bills set stage for privacy debate | Google co-founders step down from parent company | Advocates rally for self-driving car bill […]

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Senate confirms Brouillette to replace Perry as Energy secretary

The Senate confirmed Dan Brouillette on Monday to lead the Department of Energy (DOE) as Rick PerryRick PerrySenate confirms Brouillette to replace Perry as Energy secretary Overnight Energy: Pelosi vows to push for Paris climate goals | Senate confirms Brouillette to succeed Perry at Energy | EPA under attack from all sides over ethanol rule […]

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Dow falls on Trump remarks about Chinese trade deal

The Dow Jones industrial average fell early Tuesday in response to 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’s remarks […]

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DHS proposes face scans for all travelers leaving or entering US: report

The Trump administration is proposing a new regulation that would require all travelers leaving or entering the U.S. to be photographed, citing safety concerns. The proposal, which is set to be issued in July by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), aims to use face scans to track travelers — including U.S. citizens — as they […]

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Trump escalates fight over tax on tech giants

The long-running fight between the U.S. and Europe over how to tax American tech giants is heating up. The Trump administration on Monday proposed retaliating against France for a tax on digital services, floating $2.4 billion in tariffs, and Paris is vowing to hit back.  The dispute is raising pressure on international negotiators to develop […]

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Putin signs crackdown on foreign-sponsored journalists

Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinPutin signs crackdown on foreign-sponsored journalists Kennedy doubles down on alleged Ukraine meddling amid criticism Schumer: Claim that Ukraine meddled in 2016 election ‘is a lie’ MORE on Monday signed into law a bill allowing Moscow to label individual journalists or bloggers as “foreign agents.” The new measure serves as an extension […]

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Hillicon Valley: Dueling bills set stage for privacy debate | Google co-founders step down from parent company | Advocates rally for self-driving car bill | Elon Musk defamation trial begins | Lawsuit accuses TikTok of sharing data with China

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, Maggie Miller (@magmill95), and the tech team, Emily Birnbaum (@birnbaum_e) […]

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Biden: Majority of Democratic enthusiasm isn't around 'Medicare for All'

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenTop Democrat: ‘Obstruction of justice’ is ‘too clear not to include’ in impeachment probe Yang campaign contacts FBI over death threats in New Hampshire Overnight Defense: Trump clashes with Macron at NATO summit | House impeachment report says Trump abused power | Top Dem scolds military leaders on Trump intervention […]

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