President TrumpDonald John TrumpGolden Globes host Ricky Gervais to celebs: Don’t get political Trump says he’ll sanction Iraq if US troops forced to leave Trump doubles down on threat to Iran cultural sites MORE said Sunday that the United States would not leave Iraq on “friendly” terms and threatened to impose sanctions on the country […]
Read MoreClick:what is a microsatellite The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jovita Carranza to head President TrumpDonald John TrumpIranian diplomat after strike: ‘We do not seek escalation or war’ Graham: Iran missile attack ‘an act of war’ ‘All is well’ Trump tweets after Iran hits Iraq bases housing US troops MORE‘s Small Business Administration (SBA). Carranza, a […]
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: Tensions with Iran appear to be easing for now after the crisis seemed to reach a fever pitch Tuesday night. Tuesday’s missile attack on Iraqi bases housing U.S. […]
Read MorePresident TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump offers Australian PM assistance in fighting widespread fires Trump administration officials begin drafting potential Iraq sanctions after Trump threat: report Pence to focus on US Iran policy in speech MORE is dramatically testing the limits of Twitter’s policies against violence as he threatens Iran using one of the most powerful megaphones […]
Read MoreAt least two rockets have struck the area in Iraq’s capital city where the U.S. Embassy is held, the same day President TrumpDonald John TrumpPence: Intelligence shows Iran directing militias not to attack U.S. targets Mnuchin aims to wait until end of 2020 to disclose Secret Service costs for Trump’s travel: report Pressure building on […]
Read MoreAn expected proposal from the Trump administration will relieve agencies from having to consider climate change when they approve projects like pipelines, highways and other big infrastructure projects, according to reporting from The New York Times. Changes to how agencies must conduct environmental impact statements are expected to be unveiled next week and could drastically […]
Read MoreHouse Democrats outlined their vision for sweeping climate legislation Wednesday, offering a first look at a bill that would push the U.S. to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Wednesday’s white paper provides the framework that lawmakers in July promised to deliver by early 2020 – a broad climate bill targeting every major sector of […]
Read MoreSenators on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee were set to receive a classified briefing Tuesday on threats from Iran, including the possibility of a retaliatory cyberattack in response to the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Committee members were to be briefed by officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “I will confirm we are holding […]
Read MoreAn Oregon woman is suing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) for reporting her husband’s confession of committing child sex abuse. Kristine Johnson is suing the church for $9.54 million after her husband, Timothy Johnson, 47, confessed to church leaders that he’s had multiple sexual interactions with a girl under the age of 16 […]
Read MoreThe ObamaCare market is “stable” and profitable for insurers despite the repeal of the law’s mandate to have coverage, a new analysis finds. When Republicans repealed the health law’s mandate to have coverage in the 2017 tax law, many Democrats and some policy experts warned the move would cause chaos in the markets as healthy […]
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