2020 February

IRS removes guidance on Fortnite game currency: report

The IRS has removed guidance from its website that said in-game virtual currency in video games such as Fortnite could be subject to a new reporting requirement on federal tax returns. IRS Chief Counsel Michael Desmond said the video game currencies should not have been included in the guidance alongside bitcoin, according to a report by Bloomberg Tax.  He […]

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Judge denies Roger Stone's request for new trial

A federal judge denied Roger StoneRoger Jason StoneWarren: We are watching a descent into authoritarianism Collins: Trump ‘angered by impeachment’ Hillicon Valley: Facebook suspends misinformation networks targeting US | Lawmakers grill census officials on cybersecurity | Trump signs order to protect GPS | Dem senators propose federal facial recognition moratorium MORE‘s request for a new […]

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Overnight Health Care: Nevada union won't endorse before caucuses after 'Medicaid for All' scrap | McConnell tees up votes on two abortion bills | CDC confirms 15th US coronavirus case

Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care.  The abortion debate is flaring up in Congress again, Bernie SandersBernie SandersYang: NYC should implement universal basic income Overnight Health Care: Nevada union won’t endorse before caucuses after ‘Medicaid for All’ scrap | McConnell tees up votes on two abortion bills | CDC confirms 15th US coronavirus case Trump […]

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Trump extends emergency declaration at border

President TrumpDonald John TrumpHillicon Valley: US hits Huawei with new charges | Judge orders Pentagon to halt ‘war cloud’ work amid Amazon challenge | IRS removes guidance on Fortnite game currency NASA astronaut reunites with dog after breaking record for longest space mission by a woman Trump says his ‘life would’ve been a lot easier’ […]

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Roger Stone asks for new trial

Attorneys for Roger StoneRoger Jason StoneBarr has tapped outside prosecutor to review case against Flynn: NYT Senate Dems blast Barr for ‘clear violation’ of duty in Stone case, urge him to resign The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump insists he can tweet about cases in rare break with Barr MORE on Friday requested a new trial, […]

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Ocasio-Cortez blasts Trump as 'corrupt' for blocking Global Entry for New Yorkers

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezOcasio-Cortez blasts Trump as ‘corrupt’ for blocking Global Entry for New Yorkers New York AG calls out Trump for telling Cuomo to stop lawsuits: ‘I file lawsuits, not the governor’ Ocasio-Cortez to appear as guest judge on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ MORE (D-N.Y.) criticized President TrumpDonald John TrumpHillicon Valley: US hits Huawei with […]

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Ex-Ohio State wrestler claims Jim Jordan asked him to deny abuse allegations

A former captain of the Ohio State wrestling team on Tuesday testified before Ohio’s legislature that Rep. Jim JordanJames (Jim) Daniel JordanBooker, Merkley propose federal facial recognition moratorium Ex-Ohio State wrestler claims Jim Jordan asked him to deny abuse allegations Conservative lawmakers warn Pelosi about ‘rate-setting’ surprise billing fix MORE (R-Ohio) asked him in 2018 […]

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NY Fed: Boeing production pause could weigh on GDP in 2020

The New York Federal Reserve says that Boeing completely halting production on the 737 Max could have a negative effect on the U.S.’s expected quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2020. The planes have been grounded since last March after a pair of plane crashes within the year killed almost 350 people. Boeing had initially hoped that the […]

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Senators to meet with Zelensky after impeachment trial

A bipartisan trio of senators will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.    The meeting, scheduled to happen in Kyiv, comes roughly a week after Senate Republicans acquitted President TrumpDonald John TrumpBiden assures supporters the primary is still ‘wide open’ in lengthy phone call: report Warren: We are watching a descent into authoritarianism […]

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Malaysia to announce stimulus package to counter impacts of the coronavirus outbreak

Malaysia will announce a stimulus package later this month to alleviate the economic repercussions of the coronavirus outbreak, the finance minister said on Friday. The package will assist Malaysia’s most-affected sectors, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said in a statement. The Southeastern Asian nation’s government plans to assist industries such as aviation, retailing and tourism. Prime Minister Mahathir […]

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