2020 January

Strzok claims FBI, DOJ violated his free speech, privacy rights

Former FBI agent Peter Strzok, a onetime member of former special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerSchiff: Trump acquittal in Senate trial would not signal a ‘failure’ Jeffries blasts Trump for attack on Thunberg at impeachment hearing Live coverage: House Judiciary to vote on impeachment after surprise delay MORE‘s Russia probe, is claiming the FBI […]

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Defense chief: US sending additional troops to embassy in Baghdad

Click:DRT68238 The U.S. military is sending additional forces to the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad after demonstrators breached the gates and set fire to the property Tuesday. “We have taken appropriate force protection actions to ensure the safety of American citizens, military personnel and diplomats in country, and to ensure our right of self-defense,” Defense […]

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Five things to watch in tech for 2020

In 2019, the swirl of scrutiny and souring public opinion around Big Tech coalesced into serious regulatory threats as every relevant government body in the country launched investigations into the largest and most significant technology companies in the world.  Lawmakers pointed fingers at tech companies like Facebook, Google’s YouTube and Twitter as they worked to […]

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UN to form cybercrime committee in move opposed by US, EU

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday approved a resolution that aims to create a new international convention on cybercrime. The Russian-sponsored resolution was approved by a 79-60 vote with 33 abstentions, according to The Associated Press. The resolution was approved over objections from both the European Union and the United States, as many fear […]

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First measles case reported in Austin, Texas, in decades

Health officials in Austin, Texas, are warning residents they may have been exposed to measles after the first diagnosed case was reported in the city in more than 20 years.  Officials believe the person contracted measles while traveling in Europe in late November to early December, Dr. Mark Escott, interim health authority and medical director for […]

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Sanders: Speed of Medicare for All plan is a 'major difference' with Warren

Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersSanders vows to create tougher nationwide drinking water standards as president Sanders: Speed of Medicare for All plan is a ‘major difference’ with Warren Warren vows to ‘attack corruption in Washington’ in New Year’s Eve address MORE (I-Vt.) said Tuesday that one of the “major differences” between himself and Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth […]

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White House trade adviser says phase one trade deal with China is 'in the bank'

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said the phase one trade deal with China is “in the bank” during an interview with CNBC on Tuesday. Shortly afterward, President TrumpDonald John TrumpGiuliani says he would be willing to testify in impeachment trial Trump expected to announce limited vaping ban this week Linda Ronstadt: Trump is ‘like Hitler, […]

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Kim says world will soon witness 'new strategic weapon'

North Korean leader Kim Jong UnKim Jong UnWhy America should strike an interim deal with North Korea Kim says world will soon witness ‘new strategic weapon’ How did Trump convince Kim that a vase is a better idea? MORE warned the world will witness “a new strategic weapon” from the isolated nation in the “near […]

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Taliban agrees to temporary ceasefire in Afghanistan

The Taliban agreed to a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan Sunday, giving the U.S. the opportunity to sign a peace deal with the group and pull troops out of the country. The Taliban chief still has to approve the deal, but he is expected to accept. The U.S. has pushed for a deal to include an […]

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Trade, interest rates top finance fights for 2020

Click:best travel agency in china 2020 is shaping up to be a crucial year on the economic and financial front. President TrumpDonald John TrumpUS launches airstrikes targeting Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria Trade, interest rates top finance fights for 2020 Five health care fights to watch in 2020 MORE is eager to protect a solid […]

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