The nation’s biggest banks lack diversity in their top ranks, and the industry as a whole is falling short when it comes to disclosing workplace data, according to a report released Wednesday by House Democrats. The analysis from Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee found that while entry-level jobs at banks closely resemble the […]
Read MoreWhite House National Economic Council Director Larry KudlowLawrence (Larry) Alan KudlowMORE said Wednesday that President TrumpDonald John TrumpDem lawmaker says Nunes threatened to sue him over criticism Parnas: U.S. ambassador to Ukraine removed to clear path for investigations into Bidens Five takeaways from Parnas’s Maddow interview MORE will unveil a new tax cut proposal later […]
Read MoreWorld leaders reached an agreement to push for a cease-fire in Libya and to more strictly enforce the arms embargo on the warring parties in the country, officials announced Sunday. Leaders from 11 countries involved in the Libya dispute discussed for four hours in Berlin ways to alleviate the conflict, The Associated Press reported. The […]
Read MoreI’VE GOT THE POWER:The House Natural Resources Committee voted Wednesday to give Chairman Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) the power to subpoena the Department of the Interior after Republicans scored a significant win that limited the chairman’s power. The 21-15 party-line vote represents a new chapter in the committee’s ongoing battle to gain a number of documents […]
Read MorePresident TrumpDonald John TrumpNational Archives says it altered Trump signs, other messages in Women’s March photo Dems plan marathon prep for Senate trial, wary of Trump trying to ‘game’ the process Democratic lawmaker dismisses GOP lawsuit threat: ‘Take your letter and shove it’ MORE lashed out at Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on […]
Read MoreSen. Tammy DuckworthLadda (Tammy) Tammy Duckworth Democratic senator asks for meeting with Amtrak head over alleged disability discrimination Democrats request briefing on intel behind Trump’s embassy threat claim Duckworth slams Collins’s comments: ‘I left parts of my body in Iraq fighting terrorists’ MORE (D-Ill.), the top Democrat on the Senate Transportation Committee and the first […]
Read MoreHouse lawmakers on Tuesday touted progress toward bipartisan legislation on self-driving cars, with plans to release draft language soon. The development comes as pressure grows on Congress to quickly provide a regulatory framework for the fast-developing industry. Rep. Jan SchakowskyJanice (Jan) Danoff SchakowskyThe Hill’s Morning Report – Sanders repeats with NH primary win, but with […]
Read MoreA 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 […]
Read MoreSens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisHillicon 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 Barr ensnared in Roger Stone firestorm Graham won’t call Barr to testify over Roger Stone sentencing recommendation […]
Read MoreClick:satellite platforms and sensors Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezFormer HUD secretary criticizes Bloomberg on housing policy Overnight Energy: Panel gives chairman power to subpoena Interior | House passes bill to protect wilderness | House Republicans propose carbon capture bill | Ocasio-Cortez introduces bill to ban fracking Ocasio-Cortez blasts Bloomberg on stop and frisk: ‘People’s lives were […]
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