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Steyer calls for cuts to defense spending

Billionaire Tom SteyerTom Fahr SteyerFive takeaways from the Democratic debate Sanders, Warren exchange underscores Iowa stakes Sanders, Warren appear to have tense moment onstage after debate MORE on Tuesday night called for a reduction in U.S. defense spending during the Democratic debate in Iowa. “I agree with Sen. [Elizabeth] Warren [D-Mass.]. We are spending dramatically too […]

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Michigan sues companies over 'forever chemical' contamination

Michigan is suing several companies over the use of PFAS chemicals, or “forever chemicals,” due to their persistence in the environment and human body. “Who knew that firefighting foam, teflon, leather goods and clothing … are just a few of the thousands of industrial and consumer products made with defendants’ ‘forever’ PFAS chemicals that persist and build […]

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Warren, Buttigieg spar over health care costs

Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenFive 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 (D-Mass.) and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPeter (Pete) Paul ButtigiegFive takeaways from the Democratic debate Sanders, Warren exchange underscores Iowa stakes Warren, Buttigieg […]

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Pentagon IDs two soldiers killed in Afghanistan

The Department of Defense identified two U.S. soldiers Sunday that were killed the day before in a roadside bombing attack in Afghanistan that was claimed by the Taliban.  The soldiers were identified as Staff Sgt. Ian P. McLaughlin, 29, from Virginia, and Pfc. Miquel A. Villalon, 21, from Illinois.  Both soldiers were assigned to 307th […]

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Treasury blocks foreign investments in critical US firms

The Treasury Department is restricting investments in U.S. companies in an effort meant to protect critical technology, data and infrastructure from foreign sabotage.  A Treasury panel now has the authority to ban foreign investors and businesses from acquiring stakes in U.S. firms involved in industries deemed essential to national security, the department announced on Monday. The […]

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Trump touts killing of 'son of a b—-' Soleimani

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 on Tuesday touted the results of his decision to approve a strike that killed top Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, making it a key part of his pitch […]

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House panel set to examine federal marijuana policies

A House panel on Wednesday is set to examine some of the barriers to marijuana research amid a growing disconnect between federal and state policies.  “There is a chasm between the federal laws and what over 30 states are doing,” Rep. Anna EshooAnna Georges EshooOvernight Health Care: Big Pharma looks to stem losses after trade […]

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Hillicon Valley: Barr asks Apple to unlock Pensacola shooter's phone | Tech industry rallies behind Google in Supreme Court fight | Congress struggles to set rules for cyber warfare with Iran | Blog site Boing Boing hacked

Welcome to Hillicon Valley, The Hill’s newsletter detailing all you need to know about the tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. If you don’t already, be sure to sign up for our newsletter with this LINK. Welcome! Follow the cyber team, Maggie Miller (@magmill95), and the tech team, Emily Birnbaum (@birnbaum_e) […]

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Uncertainty clouds Trump's China trade deal

Click:楼凤app Trade watchers are on edge as 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 is set to sign an initial “Phase One” trade deal with China Wednesday, even as the text of the […]

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DHS orders all federal agencies to patch Microsoft vulnerabilities

Click:my giftcardmall com mygift The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) cybersecurity agency ordered all federal agencies to patch critical Microsoft vulnerabilities made public by the National Security Agency (NSA) on Tuesday. Click Here: cheap kanken backpack The vulnerabilities, which Microsoft announced it had released a security update for on Tuesday, included those that could expose […]

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