The House on Thursday passed a sweeping bill aimed at lowering prescription drug prices, a step toward a long-held Democratic goal that was met with sharp Republican resistance. The bill passed on a largely party-line vote of 230-192. The measure, which would allow the government to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs, is one of […]
Read MoreMovie mogul Harvey Weinstein and his former studio have reached a $25 million deal with dozens of his accusers, The New York Times reported Wednesday. The settlement, which has gotten preliminary approval from the major parties, would not mandate Weinstein to admit wrongdoing or pay any of his own money to the victims, lawyers told […]
Read MoreThe Pentagon’s watchdog has found that a former top Department of Defense (DOD) civilian sexually harassed three women on his staff, frequently touching them and making sexual comments. The DOD Office of the Inspector General on Thursday released a report on Guy Roberts, the former assistant secretary of Defense for nuclear programs. The report’s findings “substantiated the allegations […]
Read MoreHappy Wednesday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Rebecca Kheel, 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: The annual defense policy bill is close to the finish line after the House easily passed the bill Wednesday. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed […]
Read MoreHouse Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam SmithDavid (Adam) Adam SmithBombshell Afghanistan report bolsters calls for end to ‘forever wars’ Overnight Defense: Dems unveil impeachment articles against Trump | Saudi military flight students grounded after shooting | Defense bill takes heat from progressives | Pentagon watchdog to probe use of personnel on border Armed Services chair […]
Read MoreBusiness groups are expressing disappointment over the intellectual property (IP) protections in President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate gears up for battle over witnesses in impeachment trial Vulnerable Democrats tout legislative wins, not impeachment Trump appears to set personal record for tweets in a day MORE‘s new North American trade deal, even as they largely urge lawmakers […]
Read MoreSpeaker 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. […]
Read MoreLegal protections for technology companies are still in the free-trade deal between the United States, Mexico and Canada that was endorsed by 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 […]
Read MoreSen. Mike CrapoMichael (Mike) Dean CrapoGOP senator blocks bill aimed at preventing Russia election meddling The job no GOP senator wants: ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ Lawmakers battle over future of Ex-Im Bank MORE (R-Idaho) on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Democrats to pass legislation meant to prevent Russia and other countries from interfering in elections. […]
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