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The health insurance industry is donating big to Democrats even amid criticism of the industry and growing calls for “Medicare for All” from the progressive wing of the party. Four big insurance companies — Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna — and their employees have given about $4.5 million collectively in […]

Instagram is facing criticism after taking down content supporting Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a drone strike ordered by President TrumpDonald John TrumpDem lawmaker says Nunes threatened to sue him over criticism Parnas: U.S. ambassador to Ukraine removed to clear path for investigations into Bidens Five takeaways from Parnas’s Maddow interview MORE. […]

Iran said Saturday that it “unintentionally” shot down a Ukrainian jet over Tehran earlier this week that left all 176 onboard dead. The statement from Iran’s military came after Tehran had repeatedly maintained that it had nothing to do with the crash. The country’s military said that the incident was due to “human error,” according to a […]

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts asked an attorney Wednesday if the use of the phrase “OK, boomer” by an employer could qualify as age discrimination. In a work discrimination case first brought forth by Noris Babb in 2014, the Florida resident alleges that the Department of Veterans Affairs denied her promotion opportunities because of […]

The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to move forward with a rule aimed at cutting back benefits for immigrants while litigation plays out in court. The Justice Department, on behalf of the administration, asked the justices to lift a nationwide halt on President TrumpDonald John Trump Democratic challenger on […]

Republicans are working on their own climate plan, teeing up legislation after Democrats unveiled sweeping climate legislation last week. Republicans will meet Thursday to discuss the broad points of the legislation in an effort led by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthyKevin Owen McCarthyGOP leaders encourage retiring lawmakers to give up committee posts Overnight Energy: Cost analysis […]

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The globe’s top five risks are all climate-related, according to an analysis released Wednesday from the World Economic Forum. The Switzerland-based nonprofit analyzes worldwide risks annually, looking at a wide variety of economic, health and geopolitical issues. This year, many of the top problems facing the globe had direct links to climate and the environment. Risk […]

Treasury Secretary Steven MnuchinSteven Terner MnuchinTreasury watchdog to investigate Trump Opportunity Zone program On The Money — Presented by Wells Fargo — Trump signs first phase of US-China trade deal | Senate to vote Thursday on Canada, Mexico deal | IRS provides relief for those with discharged student loans Hillicon Valley: Trump turns up heat […]

Businessman Andrew YangAndrew YangYang fourth-most-tweeted-about Democrat during debate despite not qualifying All the frontrunners could survive initial Iowa test DNC, Democratic candidates combine to raise 0M in 2019 MORE was the fourth-most-tweeted-about candidate during the first Democratic presidential primary debate of 2020 despite not qualifying to take the stage Tuesday, according to Twitter. Mentions of […]