Julian Assange: Five things to know about the legal case against him

U.S. officials have unveiled long-awaited charges against Julian Assange, alleging that the WikiLeaks founder conspired to hack a government computer in connection with the organization’s release of sensitive government files back in 2010. The news came shortly after Assange was expelled from the Ecuadorian Embassy and arrested by British authorities, after nearly seven years in […]

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Overnight Defense: Shanahan expects more troops to deploy to border | Transgender ban takes effect | International court rejects probe into alleged Afghanistan war crimes

Happy Friday and welcome to Overnight Defense. We’re Rebecca Kheel and Ellen Mitchell, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the newsletter.   THE TOPLINE: Acting Defense Secretary Patrick ShanahanPatrick Michael ShanahanOvernight Defense: Shanahan expects more troops to deploy to border | Transgender ban takes effect | International court rejects […]

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2020 Dems condemn Trump administration's transgender military policy

Several Democrats running for the party’s 2020 nomination on Friday criticized President TrumpDonald John TrumpAppeals court rules Trump admin can temporarily continue to send asylum seekers back to Mexico Federal investigation finds rampant sexual harassment at company led by Trump nominee: report Booker on Trump reportedly floating pardon for border official: ‘That should shake every […]

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Lawmakers weigh challenges in fighting robocalls

Lawmakers on Thursday reviewed regulators’ efforts to cut down on illegal robocalls during a hearing of the Senate Commerce subcommittee on communications. The hearing comes on the heels of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) first-ever report on robocalls and as lawmakers push bipartisan legislation to crack down on the problem. Subcommittee Chairman John ThuneJohn Randolph […]

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Disney offers peek at plans for streaming service

Disney offered a sneak peek on Thursday of its streaming service, which will launch on Nov. 12, 2019. At $6.99 a month, Disney+ will be cost less than Netflix, which currently dominates the streaming market. ADVERTISEMENT The service will include TV shows and movies from Marvel, Lucasfilm’s Star Wars, Pixar and Disney brands. Disney+ will include 7,500 episodes, […]

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Dem challenges JP Morgan CEO to try and budget employee's low salary

Democratic Rep. Katie Porter (Calif.) grilled JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon during a Wednesday hearing, challenging the billionaire about how a single mother working as a Chase bank teller should budget out her starting salary. During a House Financial Services Committee hearing that included the CEOs of a handful of major banks, Porter shared the story of a woman, meant to represent several of Porter’s […]

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Overnight Defense: Senators show skepticism over Space Force | Navy drops charges against officers in deadly collision | Trump taps next Navy chief

Happy Thursday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Ellen Mitchell, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the newsletter.   THE TOPLINE: Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee from both parties on Thursday aired their skepticism about President TrumpDonald John TrumpJulián Castro: Presidential candidates should be required to release tax returns Hillary […]

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