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Senate Democrat says he is concerned intelligence community is 'bending' Soleimani presentations

A Democratic senator said Tuesday that he is concerned that the U.S. intelligence community is “bending” the intelligence pointing to Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani having posed an “imminent threat” to the U.S. before he was killed in an airstrike earlier this month. Sen. Jeff MerkleyJeffrey (Jeff) Alan MerkleyEnvironmentalists, Oregon senators oppose DOT increasing transport of natural […]

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Fish and Wildlife Service working with Border Patrol to protect animal refuges amid border wall construction: report

An official with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) told NPR in an article published Tuesday that the agency is concerned the Trump administration’s southern border wall will negatively affect nature parks and wildlife reserves. The unnamed spokesperson said USFWS is working with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) “to construct large aprons around all […]

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Overnight Health Care: Big Pharma looks to stem losses after trade deal defeat | House panel to examine federal marijuana policies | House GOP reopens investigation into opioid manufacturers

Welcome to Tuesday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re gearing up for the last Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses. Expect questions on Medicare for All and keep a close eye for any jabs between Sens. Bernie SandersBernie SandersFive takeaways from the Democratic debate Sanders, Warren exchange underscores Iowa stakes CNN’s Van Jones: Democratic debate was […]

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Sanders: 'I fear' Trump 'could drag us into a war'

Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersFive takeaways from the Democratic debate Sanders, Warren exchange underscores Iowa stakes CNN’s Van Jones: Democratic debate was ‘dispiriting,’ no evidence party can defeat Trump MORE (I-Vt.) said he fears President TrumpDonald John TrumpFive takeaways from the Democratic debate Sanders, Warren exchange underscores Iowa stakes CNN’s Van Jones: Democratic debate was ‘dispiriting,’ […]

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Blue Dogs push Democrats to pass budget

The centrist Blue Dog Democrats are warning their party against forgoing a budget resolution for 2021, citing fiscal concerns. “Failure to pass an annual budget is a failure of one of our most basic responsibilities,” the group’s fiscal co-chairmen, Reps. Ben McAdams (D-Utah) and Ed CaseEdward (Ed) CaseMORE (D-Hawaii), said in a joint statement.   “We […]

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Trump urges Apple to unlock Pensacola gunman's phones

President TrumpDonald John TrumpFive takeaways from the Democratic debate Sanders, Warren exchange underscores Iowa stakes CNN’s Van Jones: Democratic debate was ‘dispiriting,’ no evidence party can defeat Trump MORE lashed out at Apple on Tuesday, knocking the company for refusing to unlock phones “used by killers” after the company declined to unlock devices used by the gunman in last month’s shooting […]

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Lawmakers introduce bill to bolster artificial intelligence, quantum computing

Key senators on Tuesday introduced a bill to bolster U.S. investments in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and next-generation wireless technology, an effort to ease the country’s transition into the “industries of the future.”  Click Here: jean paul gaultier perfume The legislation, from bipartisan members of the Senate Commerce Committee including Chairman Roger WickerRoger Frederick WickerLawmakers introduce bill to bolster […]

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Trump asks Supreme Court to let immigrant 'public charge' rule take effect

The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to move forward with a rule aimed at cutting back benefits for immigrants while litigation plays out in court. The Justice Department, on behalf of the administration, asked the justices to lift a nationwide halt on President TrumpDonald John Trump Democratic challenger on […]

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Avenatti arrested for violating terms of pretrial release

Federal authorities arrested Stormy Daniels’s former lawyer Michael Avenatti for violating the terms of his pretrial release.  Authorities from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California arrested Avenatti during a break from his disciplinary hearing, in which the State Bar of California accused the lawyer of scamming a client out of $840,000 for his […]

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Overnight Energy: Republicans eye top spot on Natural Resources panel | GOP lawmakers push back on bill to make greener refrigerators, air conditioners | Green groups sue Trump over California fracking plans

WHO’S UP NEXT:  Several House Republicans are eyeing a run for the top GOP seat on the Natural Resources Committee, which will be vacant after the retirement at the end of this Congress of Rep. Rob BishopRobert (Rob) William BishopOvernight Energy: Republicans eye top spot on Natural Resources panel | GOP lawmakers push back on […]

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