France’s top finance minister on Monday warned U.S. officials against implementing tariffs or other measures aimed at harming the French economy, a month after U.S. officials proposed steep duties on French exports. In a radio interview, Bruno Le Maire warned that France would retaliate should the U.S. impose tariffs aimed at France’s exports over dissatisfaction with […]
Read MoreOfficials are prepared to hand over sealed records from Roger StoneRoger Jason StoneAuthorities prepared to hand over Roger Stone records to media: report Bannon: ‘We need the Republican establishment on board’ to reelect Trump 2019 in Photos: 35 pictures in politics MORE’s search and seizure warrants to the media in 60 days, Courthouse News reported […]
Read MorePresident 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 said Tuesday a U.S. withdrawal from Iraq was not imminent amid the fallout of the operation that killed a […]
Read MoreCommuters and tourists in Las Vegas will soon be able to buy bus tickets through Uber’s app. Uber users in Sin City will be able to compare the price and arrival times of public transportation with that of Uber’s various options and then choose which one they want, CNN Business reported on Monday. Las Vegas is the second city […]
Read MoreGeorgia’s newest senator, Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R), will join the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and fill a spot left open with the retirement of Sen. Johnny IsaksonJohnny IsaksonOvernight Health Care: New drug price hikes set stage for 2020 fight | Conservative group to spend M attacking Pelosi drug plan | Study finds Medicaid […]
Read MoreWelcome to Tuesday’s Overnight Health Care. A new study shows the positive effects of Medicaid expansion, drug price hikes to start 2020 are putting a microscope on Congress’s failure to pass sweeping legislation, and a conservative group is out with new ads against Pelosi’s drug pricing bill. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey We’ll start with […]
Read MoreNew York Mayor Bill de BlasioBill de BlasioDe Blasio: ‘NYPD on high alert,’ preparing for threats from Iran US officials, lawmakers warn of potential Iranian cyberattacks De Blasio: Domino’s ‘exploited’ Times Square visitors on New Year’s Eve with pizzas MORE (D) said Friday that the New York Police Department (NYPD) is on “high alert” for […]
Read MoreThe global benchmark for crude oil rose above $70 a barrel on Monday, marking the first time it has reached that price in over three months, The Associated Press reported Monday. The Brent contract for oil reached a high of $70.74 a barrel, according to the AP, the highest price since mid-September, when it spiked briefly […]
Read MoreOfficials will kill thousands of camels in Australia as they drink too much water amid the wildfires. Leaders in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in northwest Australia will send helicopters to kill up to 10,000 camels in a five-day campaign starting Wednesday, The Australian reported. The order to kill comes as a drought makes […]
Read MoreHappy 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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