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House Democrats plan to call on a key immigration agency to release all transgender people who are currently being detained, arguing that the U.S. has failed to follow guidelines to protect individuals who face more perilous conditions in detention than other migrants. “We write to demand the release of all transgender people currently detained by […]

A New Jersey bill that would have eliminated religious exemptions to mandatory vaccinations failed to pass the state legislature Monday, according to NJ.com. The planned vote was reportedly canceled with state Senate leaders one vote short. Its sponsors have vowed to reintroduce the measure Tuesday after the Garden State’s two-year legislative session expires, although this […]

The National Security Agency (NSA) found and notified Microsoft of what it called a serious vulnerability in the company’s Windows 10 operating system that could potentially expose computer users to significant breaches, surveillance or disruption, officials announced Tuesday. The public disclosure is unlike the NSA’s usual approach of using such flaws to build hacking tools that allow […]

The Trump administration on Monday revoked its designation of China as a currency manipulator ahead of the signing of a “phase one” trade deal between the world’s two largest economies.   The Treasury Department reversed an August decision to label China a currency manipulator in its semiannual foreign exchange policy report released Monday afternoon. The decision, […]

Sen. Mark WarnerMark Robert WarnerHillicon Valley: Apple, Barr clash over Pensacola shooter’s phone | Senate bill would boost Huawei alternatives | DHS orders agencies to fix Microsoft vulnerability | Chrome to phase out tracking cookies Senators offer bill to create alternatives to Huawei in 5G tech Sen. Warner calls on State Department to take measures […]

A group of bipartisan senators on Tuesday introduced legislation to help create alternatives to Chinese firm Huawei in the rollout of 5G wireless technology, amid administration pressure on the telecommunications company. The Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act, sponsored by lawmakers including Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard BurrRichard Mauze BurrHillicon Valley: Apple, Barr clash over Pensacola […]

U.S. troops at the al-Asad airbase in Iraq were aware that an attack by the Iranians was coming hours before missiles struck on Wednesday, allowing them to flee the site, according to a CNN report.  No fatalities were reported, which officers called a “miracle,” as missiles landed just a few meters from bunkers, and some essential […]

Billionaire presidential candidate Tom SteyerTom Fahr SteyerFive takeaways from the Democratic debate Sanders, Warren exchange underscores Iowa stakes Sanders, Warren appear to have tense moment onstage after debate MORE boasted that he divested from fossil fuels during his time as a hedge fund manager when faced with questions during Tuesday’s debate on his environmental record. […]

A large majority of the people suffering from a vaping-related lung illness said they used products containing THC, and most of them obtained the products through “informal” sources, according to new federal data released Tuesday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obtaining products from only informal sources was substantially more common […]

Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House was illuminated Saturday in honor of firefighters battling deadly wildfires raging down the country’s eastern coast. Photos posted by the Sydney Opera House’s Twitter account showed the landmark lit up with images of firefighters as well as messages of support written by thankful Australians. “We want to send a message of […]