2019 December

Boris Johnson claims Brexit mandate as Conservative Party wins by a landslide in UK

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed a “mandate” to accomplish Brexit after the Conservative Party had a major victory in the country’s election. “This one nation conservative government has been given a powerful new mandate to get Brexit done and not just to get Brexit done but to unite this country,” Johnson said, according to […]

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Groups file appeal over net neutrality ruling

A number of web companies and advocacy groups on Friday filed an appeal urging a federal court to rehear a decision upholding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) repeal of the Obama-era net neutrality rules. They are requesting that the full D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals review the decision from a three-judge panel in October. Mozilla, […]

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On The Money: Trump, China announce 'Phase One' trade deal | Supreme Court takes up fight over Trump financial records | House panel schedules hearing, vote on new NAFTA deal

Happy Friday 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 tips, […]

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Overnight Health Care — Presented by That's Medicaid — House passes sweeping Pelosi bill to lower drug prices | Senate confirms Trump FDA pick | Trump officials approve Medicaid work requirements in South Carolina

Click:Construction diagnostic tool Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care. The House passed Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiVulnerable Democrats tout legislative wins, not impeachment Photographer leaves Judiciary hearing after being accused of taking photos of member notes Overnight Health Care — Presented by That’s Medicaid — House passes sweeping Pelosi bill to lower drug prices | Senate confirms […]

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Pelosi reaches deal with progressives to avert showdown over drug price bill

Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiTrump trade deal likely to sow division in Democratic presidential field Trump supporters at Pa. rally ‘upset’ after Democrats introduce impeachment articles California GOP candidate arrested on stalking charges MORE (D-Calif.) reached a deal with progressive leaders on Tuesday night to avert a showdown over her signature bill to lower drug prices.  […]

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Media organization fights Trump administration over Ukraine documents FOIA

The Center for Public Integrity on Friday filed a motion in federal court to try to force the Trump administration to hand over documents regarding its decision to withhold military aid from Ukraine. The motion, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenges redactions on more than 100 pages of documents released by […]

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Exit polls suggest Boris Johnson, conservatives headed to big victory

Newly released exit polls suggest that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party are on their way to a major victory in the U.K. elections. The survey conducted at 144 polling stations across the U.K. for the BBC, ITV and Sky News show the Conservative Party winning an expected 368 seats in Parliament — a gain of 50 seats. Meanwhile, the […]

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Ukraine, Russia agree to restart peace process

Ukraine and Russia reportedly agreed to restart the peace process in discussions in Paris on Monday, though they made little progress on ending hostilities in the Donbass region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinUkraine, Russia agree to restart peace process Trump, Russian foreign minister to meet Tuesday Impeachment, Ukraine, Syria and […]

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Prosecutors ask judge to revoke Giuliani associate Lev Parnas's bail

Federal prosecutors are asking a district court judge to revoke bail for Rudy GiulianiRudy GiulianiConservative group hits White House with billboard ads: ‘What is Trump hiding?’ Senate confirms Trump’s Russia ambassador Prosecutors ask judge to revoke Giuliani associate Lev Parnas’s bail MORE associate Lev Parnas, who is charged with campaign finance violations, according to USA Today. In a […]

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Warren, Sanders signal they may skip debate amid labor dispute

Progressive presidential candidates Sens. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenDemocrats ask if they have reason to worry about UK result Buttigieg releases list of campaign bundlers Krystal Ball rips Warren’s ‘passive-aggressive’ swipes at rivals MORE (D-Mass.) and Bernie SandersBernie SandersDemocrats ask if they have reason to worry about UK result Buttigieg releases list of campaign bundlers Reject […]

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