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Documents sent to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Thursday by aircraft manufacturer Boeing included conversations between the company’s employees who talked about getting the agency to approve the now-beleaguered 737 Max airplanes while concealing problems with the product, The New York Times reports. Many of the messages handed over to the agency included conversations detailing the software and […]

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Friday found that most Americans think the rich should contribute more in taxes, as several Democratic presidential candidates push wealth taxes for multimillionaires and billionaires. Sixty-four percent of respondents in the survey said that they agreed that “the very rich should contribute an extra share of their total wealth each year to support public […]

The GOP’s reluctance to challenge rising prescription drug costs could be a political liability for the party in 2020.  Outrage over increasing prices has propelled the issue to the top of voters’ minds heading into the November elections when Republicans hope to keep control of the Senate and retake the House.  But proposals that would […]

Two key House Democrats are urging the IRS to create an “expedited process” to provide refunds for nonprofits that paid a tax on their employee transportation benefits. A tax on the benefits was imposed as a result of President TrumpDonald John TrumpProfessor fired for Facebook post suggesting Iran should tweet out list of American cultural sites […]

The Trump administration has moved forward a possible $2.75 billion F-35 fighter jet sale to Singapore, formally notifying Congress of the deal on Thursday. The sale includes four initial F-35B short take-off and vertical landing variant aircraft, with the option to acquire an additional eight as well as relevant equipment and support. “This proposed sale […]

GOP Sens. Mike LeeMichael (Mike) Shumway LeeTrump, Democrats set for brawl on Iran war powers Paul fires back at Graham over Iran criticism: ‘He insults the Constitution’ Senators introduce resolution warning that Congress has not authorized Iran war MORE (Utah) and Rand PaulRandal (Rand) Howard PaulTrump, Democrats set for brawl on Iran war powers Paul […]

A government website was reportedly altered on Saturday to depict an image of President TrumpDonald John TrumpGolden Globes host Ricky Gervais to celebs: Don’t get political Trump says he’ll sanction Iraq if US troops forced to leave Trump doubles down on threat to Iran cultural sites MORE bleeding from his mouth while getting punched in […]

U.S. officials on Thursday said they believe Iran accidentally shot down a Ukraine-bound passenger plane this week in Tehran, killing all 176 people aboard, according to multiple media reports. The Boeing 737-800, belonging to Ukraine International Airlines, crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran. The flight, carrying mostly Iranian and Iranian-Canadians, was headed to Kyiv. […]

President TrumpDonald John TrumpProfessor fired for Facebook post suggesting Iran should tweet out list of American cultural sites to threaten NY judge denies Trump request to dismiss lawsuit by E. Jean Carroll Rep. Omar: ‘War trauma never leaves you’ MORE said Thursday that the U.S. killed a top Iranian military commander in Iraq because Iran was […]

President TrumpDonald John TrumpPence: Intelligence shows Iran directing militias not to attack U.S. targets Mnuchin aims to wait until end of 2020 to disclose Secret Service costs for Trump’s travel: report Pressure building on Pelosi over articles of impeachment MORE said on Wednesday that Iran “appears to be standing down” after Tehran launched missiles at […]