2020 January

Voting machine vendors to testify on election security

The CEOs of the three biggest U.S. voting equipment manufacturers will testify before the House Administration Committee on Thursday, marking the first election security hearing of 2020. The hearing, which is to be focused on the status of election security, will represent the first time that top executives from the three companies have testified together […]

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Nebraska bill seeking to ban abortions introduced first day of state session

A bill seeking to ban a common second-trimester abortion procedure was introduced by a Republican Nebraska state senator Wednesday when lawmakers convened for the first day of this year’s legislative session.  The bill introduced by Sen. Suzanne Geist would ban dilation and evacuation abortions, which supporters of the bill call “dismemberment abortion.” It is co-sponsored […]

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Rand Paul, Mike Lee rip administration over 'insulting and demeaning' Iran briefing

GOP Sens. Mike LeeMichael (Mike) Shumway LeeTrump, Democrats set for brawl on Iran war powers Paul fires back at Graham over Iran criticism: ‘He insults the Constitution’ Senators introduce resolution warning that Congress has not authorized Iran war MORE (Utah) and Rand PaulRandal (Rand) Howard PaulTrump, Democrats set for brawl on Iran war powers Paul […]

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Hillicon Valley: Lawmakers say Facebook deepfake ban falls short | House passes bills to win 5G race | Feds sound alarm on cyberthreat from Iran | Ivanka Trump appearance at tech show sparks backlash

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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Overnight Health Care: Dems try to bridge divide on surprise medical bills | Pharmacy chains sue doctors over opioid crisis | Cancer death rate has biggest one-year drop ever, study finds

Welcome to Wednesday’s Overnight Health Care. Democrats are still working on legislation to stop surprise medical bills, the cancer death rate is dropping, pharmacies are suing doctors, and the Florida Senate is attempting to end an effort to get Medicaid expansion on the ballot.  We’ll start with an update on surprise medical bill legislation:  ADVERTISEMENT […]

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FBI, DHS issue bulletin warning of potential Iranian cyberattacks

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a bulletin to law enforcement groups on Wednesday warning of the potential for Iran to target the U.S. with cyber and physical attacks in the wake of raised tensions following the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.  According to CNN, the FBI and DHS wrote in […]

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Overnight Defense: Washington returns to Iran crisis | Defense chief denies US troops leaving Iraq | House sets vote on Iran war powers | Bolton willing to testify in impeachment trial

Happy Monday 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 holiday break is over, and lawmakers and officials are returning to town with a new Iran crisis unfolding. To recap: In December, the United States blamed […]

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Barcelona's team bus gets lost in Jeddah as Supercopa news conference delayed

The Catalans had to delay their media commitments due to some unscheduled problems with traffic and directions Barcelona’s preparations for their Supercopa semi-final with Atletico Madrid hit an unfortunate snag on Wednesday when their team bus was lost in Jeddah. Head coach Ernesto Valverde and midfielder Sergio Busquets were due to speak to the media at […]

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VIDEO – Charlotte de Turckheim évoque sa relation avec Coluche : « Je suis tombée amoureuse de lui »

Interrogée par Marc-Olivier Fogiel, Charlotte de Turckheim est revenue sur son passé sentimental et a évoqué sa relation ambiguë avec Coluche. Charlotte de Turckheim a entretenu une relation très particulière avec Coluche. Invitée sur Le divan de Marc-Olivier Fogiel, ce mardi 7 février, la comédienne de 61 ans est revenue sur sa rencontre avec l’humoriste, […]

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Mort d’Al Jarreau, chanteur de jazz mythique, à l’âge de 76 ans

Décédé après des semaines d’hospitalisation. Al Jarreau, chanteur de jazz mythique, est décédé ce dimanche à l’âge de 76 ans. Al Jarreau est décédé ce dimanche, après plusieurs semaines d’hospitalisation pour « état d’épuisement avancé ». Son manager a annoncé la nouvelle aux médias dans la journée, quelques heures avant que la cérémonie des Grammys […]

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