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Actor Mark Ruffalo was on Capitol Hill Tuesday, testifying in a House Oversight Committee meeting over how to handle a cancer-linked chemical that’s been leaching into the water supply. However, much of the hearing left lawmakers squabbling over the appropriateness of having a celebrity in the hearing room. The hearing was centered on a chemical abbreviated […]

High-profile members of the House and Senate GOP applauded the Trump administration’s move Monday to cancel some civil-nuclear waivers for Iran but called for a complete end to the program, which they say enables Tehran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon. Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzOvernight Defense — Presented by Boeing — Stopgap spending bill […]

House Democrats on Tuesday asked a federal judge for an expedited ruling on whether former White House counsel Don McGahn should abide by their subpoena to testify, citing the ongoing impeachment inquiry. Lawyers for the House Judiciary Committee filed a motion arguing that there’s an urgent need for McGahn’s testimony as the impeachment inquiry also […]

The Senate easily passed legislation on Tuesday throwing support behind protesters in Hong Kong. The bill, known as the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, passed by unanimous consent on Tuesday evening, capping off weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations amid growing tensions in Hong Kong. “With the situation in Hong Kong nearing a breaking point, this […]

The United States is ending a sanctions waiver for civil-nuclear work at a site where Iran recently announced it was enriching uranium, Secretary of State Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard PompeoDemocrats release two new transcripts ahead of next public impeachment hearings McConnell urges Trump to voice support for Hong Kong protesters Overnight Defense — Presented by Boeing […]

House investigators staged another marathon day of public impeachment hearings on Tuesday, featuring a career military official defending his years of service from GOP questions of loyalty as well as a top diplomat, hand-picked by Republicans, who shifted his testimony to offer a more critical view of President TrumpDonald John TrumpDem senator says Zelensky was […]

The House on Friday passed a bill along party lines to fund and overhaul the Export-Import Bank after a bipartisan agreement crumbled under Democratic opposition. The House voted 235-184 to send the bill to the Senate, where it is unlikely to see action.  Only 13 House Republicans supported the bill Friday after the White House […]

New York State is suing e-cigarette manufacturer Juul, accusing the company of deceptive marketing and deliberately targeting teenagers. New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) on Tuesday said Juul “took a page from Big Tobacco’s playbook” by engaging in deceptive business practices, and illegally sold its products to minors through its website and in third-party […]

Welcome to Tuesday’s Overnight Health Care. New York is suing Juul, a top GOP senator said not to expect action on drug pricing this year, Senate leaders from both parties are trying to hammer out their differences to pass surprise billing legislation, and a new poll finds Iowans want something other than “Medicare for All.”  […]

White House hopeful Andrew YangAndrew YangYang unveils plan to expand voter access Sanders official predicts health care, climate change will be top issues in fifth Democratic debate Panel: Dem candidates fear Tulsi attacks on debate stage MORE released a sweeping plan Tuesday that he says would expand access to the ballot box.  Yang’s multi-pronged approach […]