Politics Dec 09 McKinsey consulting firm allows Buttigieg to release names of clients Buttigieg had been under scrutiny for refusing to discuss the three years he spent working for the consulting firm, pointing to the nondisclosure agreement he signed.
Politics Dec 09 HHS defends Trump appointee over lost jewelry claim The government on Monday defended a top Trump administration health official who sought a reimbursement from taxpayers of $47,000, reportedly including a $5,900 Ivanka Trump-brand pendant, for items stolen during a work-related trip.
Nation Dec 09 Federal authorities investigate cyberattack in Pensacola, Florida The cyberattack was first detected hours after a Saudi flight student killed three sailors and wounded eight others in Pensacola, Florida, on Friday.
Nation Dec 09 Amazon says Trump put 'improper pressure' on company's bid for Pentagon contract The White House didn't immediately return an emailed request for comment Monday.
Politics Dec 06 Read the White House letter on not participating in the House impeachment hearing In the letter, White House counsel Pat Cipollone accuses House Democrats leading the inquiry of wasting America's time “with this charade.”…
Politics Dec 06 Sanders announces $150 billion plan to expand broadband internet access 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders promised to break up and better regulate monopolies he says currently limit internet access to drive up their profits.
Economy Dec 06 China waives tariff hikes on U.S. soybeans and pork Beijing promised in September to lift the tariffs, adding to conciliatory steps that raised hopes for a settlement.
Nation Dec 05 Uber reports more than 3,000 U.S. sexual assaults on 2018 rides That figure includes 229 rapes, the company said in a long-awaited safety report.
Politics Dec 05 Homeland Security chair requests review of $400 million border wall contract In a letter dated Wednesday, Congressman Bennie Thompson raised concern about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision to award the contract for the wall to Fisher Sand and Gravel. Thompson wrote that prior to Monday, the company had not…
Politics Dec 04 First lady scolds impeachment witness for referring to Barron Trump The first lady has tweeted at Stanford law professor Pamela Karlan that "a minor child deserves privacy and should be kept out of politics."…