POLITICOadded this to PoliticsObamaCare California goes even bigger on ObamacarePOLITICO - By VICTORIA COLLIVERThe state is advancing a sweeping health care package that could shape Democrats' debate over universal coverage. California is beefing up Obamacare, restoring an individual mandate, expanding health subsidies
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsU.S. Politics Trump slams NYT report on U.S. cyber attacks against RussiaPOLITICO - By MATTHEW CHOIPresident Donald Trump lashed out at The New York Times on Saturday for a report that the United States has been increasing its cyber intrusions into Russia, escalating tensions between the two countries.
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsGeorge Stephanopoulos 'Enjoy the show!': Trump hypes controversial Stephanopoulos interviewPOLITICO - By MATTHEW CHOIPresident Donald Trump on Saturday hyped his forthcoming full interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, excerpts of which shook allies and opponents alike this week when the president revealed he
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsTrump Tower How Trump Turned Liberal Comedians ConservativePOLITICO - By JOANNA WEISSOnce, wry satire ruled. Today it’s all outrage and punching up—and it’s not always clear where the joke is. Joanna Weiss is a writer in Boston and the editor of Experience magazine. President Donald Trump
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsPete Buttigieg Buttigieg: Justice Dept. should decide any Trump charges post-2020POLITICO - By MATTHEW CHOIDemocratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said that if elected, he would leave the Justice Department to operate independently of the White House during any potential criminal investigations into
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsUFOs Trump says he was briefed on Navy sightings of UFOsPOLITICO - By MATTHEW CHOIPresident Donald Trump said he'd been briefed on Navy pilots reporting increased sightings of unidentified flying objects, adding that he doesn't particularly believe in UFOs. Speaking with ABC News' Stephanopoulos
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsHong Kong Hong Kong extradition bill complicates an already tense US-China relationshipPOLITICO - By TEDDY NG I SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST and LIU ZHEN | SOUTH CHINA MORNING POSTThis story is being published as part of a content partnership with the South China Morning Post. It originally appeared on scmp.com on June 15, 2019. The row between Beijing and Washington over Hong has
POLITICOadded this to PlaybookU.S. Politics POLITICO Playbook: SCOOP: Who is attending Iowa’s Polk County Steak Fry ... Shahira Knight’s next stepPOLITICO - By ANNA PALMER, JAKE SHERMAN and DANIEL LIPPMANNEWS … SHAHIRA KNIGHT, who most recently served as the Trump administration’s chief legislative liaison to Capitol Hill, is joining the consulting firm Deloitte as a principal next month, according to
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsCarrie Lam Hong Kong leader delays unpopular extradition bill; activists want morePOLITICO - By ASSOCIATED PRESSHONG KONG — Moving to restore calm, apparently with Beijing’s backing, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Saturday she was putting on hold an extradition bill that sparked the city’s biggest public
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsHoward Schultz Howard Schultz’s Big MistakePOLITICO - By JEFF GREENFIELDAmericans say we want a nonpartisan leader. But in times like this, we love to fight even more. Jeff Greenfield is a five-time Emmy-winning network television analyst and author. The best response to Schultz’s
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsU.S. Politics Federal election official accused of undermining his own agencyPOLITICO - By ERIC GELLERTroubles at the Election Assistance Commission could undermine the effort to safeguard the 2020 presidential contest from foreign meddling. A tiny federal agency that plays a crucial role in assisting
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsElizabeth Warren Trump campaign zeroes in on a new threat: Elizabeth WarrenPOLITICO - By ALEX ISENSTADTThe president's team is about to go after a candidate he had left for dead. President Donald Trump’s reelection machine is setting its sights on a new target, one it had left for dead just a few months
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsTrump Administration 'You have to know how to hit a curveball': Trump’s Pentagon choice fights to win over doubtersPOLITICO - By CONNOR O’BRIEN, DAVID BROWN, DANIEL LIPPMAN and WESLEY MORGANPat Shanahan’s critics call him a weak link on the president's team but the acting defense secretary says he knows how to deal with the unexpected. The knocks on President Donald Trump’s defense-secretary-in-waiting
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsU.S. Politics Justice Department details administration refusal to hand over Trump's tax returnsPOLITICO - By BRIAN FALERThe Justice Department released a 33-page legal brief detailing the administration’s decision to deny House Democrats’ subpoena for President Donald Trump’s tax returns. The opinion, which came out late
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsDonald Trump Judge dismisses suit against Trump and campaign over forcible kissing, pay discriminationPOLITICO - By JOSH GERSTEINA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit in which a former campaign staffer accused President Donald Trump of kissing her against her will and alleged that Trump’s presidential bid engaged in pay discrimination
POLITICOadded this to CongressRaúl Grijalva Rep. Raúl Grijalva faces ethics probe over hostile workplace allegationsPOLITICO - By ANTHONY ADRAGNA and JOHN BRESNAHANThe House Ethics Committee is examining allegations that Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), the Natural Resources Committee chairman, created a hostile workplace, his spokesman confirmed on Friday. The ethics
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsU.S. Politics Former ICE official Homan surprised by Trump’s ‘border czar’ announcementPOLITICO - By TED HESSONPresident Donald Trump’s pick to become “border czar” was surprised to be name-checked by the president Friday, according to a person familiar with the situation. During a lengthy phone interview on “Fox
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsU.S. Politics The winners — and losers — of the Democratic debate drawPOLITICO - By DAVID SIDERS and CHRISTOPHER CADELAGODespite the Democratic Party's efforts to avoid a 'kiddie table,' the first night lineup comes close. By splitting the Democratic presidential field’s top-tier candidates into two groups and dividing evenly
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsMichael Flynn Flynn ordered to appear in court with new Trump-approved lawyerPOLITICO - By DARREN SAMUELSOHNMichael Flynn appears to be sticking with his cooperation deal, despite speculation that his new attorney signaled an intent to cancel a previous guilty plea. Michael Flynn has been ordered to appear court
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsU.S. Politics POLITICO Playbook PM: Elizabeth Warren’s lucky debate drawPOLITICO - By ANNA PALMER, JAKE SHERMAN, DANIEL LIPPMAN, ELI OKUN and GARRETT ROSSBREAKING -- DEMOCRATIC DEBATE LINEUPS … Orange group: Cory Booker, Julián Castro, Bill de Blasio, John Delaney, Tulsi Gabbard, Jay Inslee, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O’Rourke, Tim Ryan and Elizabeth Warren. Purple
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsU.S. Politics DNC, NBC announce first debate lineupsPOLITICO - By ZACH MONTELLARO and CHRISTOPHER CADELAGOThe field of 20 candidates has been randomly split into two groups of 10 debaters on back-to-back nights later this month. The Democratic National Committee announced the lineups for the first party-sanctioned
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsTrump International Hotels The Sarah Sanders replacement sweepstakes beginsPOLITICO - By ANDREW RESTUCCIA and NANCY COOKPresident Donald Trump has already started having conversations with his departing press secretary about who should replace her, said one person familiar with the matter. The sweepstakes to replace Sarah
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsU.S. Politics Biden: No deep fakes, bots or disinformation by my campaignPOLITICO - By NATASHA KORECKIThe former vice president issues a far-reaching pledge not to participate in the spread of disinformation. Joe Biden is pledging to not take part in the spread of disinformation over social media in his
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsIran Drumbeat of Iran war grows louder as Trump ratchets up pressurePOLITICO - By CAITLIN OPRYSKO, WESLEY MORGAN and NANCY COOKThe Trump administration has been publicly building a case against Iran, releasing video evidence of apparent provocations as the president warns, “We don’t take it lightly.” The drumbeat of war between
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsRepublican Party Rep. Susan Brooks shocks GOP with retirement decisionPOLITICO - By SARAH FERRIS and MELANIE ZANONAShe's one of the few Republican women in the House and was leading recruitment for the party. Rep. Susan Brooks has decided not to seek reelection in 2020, a stunning blow for House Republicans who had
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsU.S. Politics Teachers union rolls out plans for 2020 forum in HoustonPOLITICO - By NICOLE GAUDIANOThe National Education Association announced today it will hold a presidential forum on education on July 5 in Houston, where union members will be meeting. Confirmed attendees include former HUD Secretary
POLITICOadded this to PulseTrump Administration Trump finalizes rules to expand HRAsPOLITICO - By DAN DIAMONDEditor's Note: This edition of Pulse is published weekdays at 10 a.m. POLITICO Pro Health Care subscribers hold exclusive early access to the newsletter each morning at 6 a.m. To learn more about POLITICO
POLITICOadded this to Morning TechTech Industry The group at the center of the antitrust stormPOLITICO - By ALEXANDRA S. LEVINEWith help from Margaret Harding McGill, Steven Overly, Cristiano Lima and Nancy Scola Editor’s Note: This edition of Morning Tech is published weekdays at 10 a.m. POLITICO Pro Technology subscribers hold
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsTrump Tower Trump goes on Fox to clean up his foreign interference commentsPOLITICO - By CAITLIN OPRYSKOPresident Donald Trump on Friday tried again to rectify the mess he made by saying he would likely accept dirt on a political opponent from a foreign entity, going on “Fox & Friends” to clean up the comments.
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsPatrick M. Shanahan Trump on whether Shanahan will become permanent defense secretary: 'We are going to see'POLITICO - By POLITICO STAFFPresident Donald Trump on Friday offered a tepid assessment about Pat Shanahan's chances of becoming the permanent defense secretary, saying, “We are going to see.” Trump on Tuesday indicated Shanahan’s
