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Lawmakers get first crack at Barr post-Mueller

Attorney General William BarrWilliam Pelham BarrThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump looks to get tougher on border with Nielsen out Top Republican calls on Nadler to have Mueller testify The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump cleaning house on border security MORE is set to testify publicly before the House and Senate on Tuesday and Wednesday, giving […]

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Following CEO apology, more families join Boeing lawsuit

More families of victims of the Lion Air crash in Indonesia are joining a lawsuit against Boeing following an apology from the manufacturer’s CEO. The Associated Press reported Monday that Dennis Muilenburg’s comment last week related to an automated flight system in the Boeing 737 Max aircraft involved in the fatal October crash has motivated more families to pursue a lawsuit. […]

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Iran labels US forces in Middle East terrorist group after Trump blacklists its Revolutionary Guard

Iran responded to President TrumpDonald John TrumpSanders set for five-state Midwestern swing Tax refunds through March down billion from last year Tariffs on ‘Mexican cars’ are just taxes on American consumers MORE’s designation of its Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization on Monday by declaring the same for U.S. military forces in the Middle East. […]

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Boeing to cut 737 Max production in wake of two deadly crashes

Boeing is cutting back production of its 737 Max aircraft as the company continues to face intense scrutiny in the wake of two deadly crashes. The company announced Friday it will slow its production rate from 52 airplanes per month to 42 starting in mid-April but did not give a time frame on when the cutback would end. ADVERTISEMENT “We […]

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Hillicon Valley: White House threatens to veto net neutrality bill | UK floats tough new rules on tech platforms | Facebook removes white nationalist groups amid pressure | Senators ask FTC to 'take action' against tech giants

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, Olivia Beavers (@olivia_beavers) and Jacqueline Thomsen (@jacq_thomsen), and the tech […]

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Colorado governor expected to sign net neutrality bill

Colorado Gov. Jared PolisJared Schutz PolisColorado sheriff says ‘red flag’ gun bill doesn’t address mental health Sheriff on gun law: I’ll go to jail to protect the Constitution EPA should follow Colorado’s lead regulating oil and gas MORE (D) is expected to sign net neutrality legislation that bans internet service providers from getting taxpayer money […]

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Trump's latest Keystone XL permit challenged in court

President TrumpDonald John TrumpNetanyahu says he asked Trump to label Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terror group The Hill’s Morning Report – The fallout after Trump ousts top DHS officials Nielsen’s departure raises questions about cyber plans MORE’s effort to reboot progress on the Keystone XL oil pipeline is facing another lawsuit, this one contending he does […]

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Judge halts Trump policy requiring asylum seekers stay in Mexico

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Monday to stop the Trump administration’s policy of having some asylum seekers wait in Mexico while their case is under consideration. District Judge Richard Seeborg wrote in his ruling that while it’s unclear how much risk asylum seekers are facing under the policy, “there is no real question that it […]

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Sanders to roll out updated 'Medicare for all' proposal Wednesday

Sen. Bernie SandersBernard (Bernie) SandersSanders set for five-state Midwestern swing Sanders to roll out updated ‘Medicare for all’ proposal Wednesday Booker to introduce bill to form study commission on reparations MORE (I-Vt.) will roll out an updated version of his “Medicare for all” plan Wednesday on Capitol Hill.  Sanders, who is again seeking the Democratic nomination […]

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Appropriations chair to criticize Barr for cherry-picking from Mueller report

Rep. Nita LoweyNita Sue LoweyForest Whitaker joins lawmakers to roll out new peace initiative Trump, DeVos bungle Special Olympics budget Pelosi vows to go after Trump’s wall via appropriations process MORE (D-N.Y.), the chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, plans to criticize Attorney General Barr for his “unacceptable handling” of special counsel Robert MuellerRobert Swan MuellerSasse: US […]

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