TikTok denies allegations of Chinese government influence

TikTok, one of the fastest-growing social media apps in the world, on Thursday denied allegations from top lawmakers that it operates at the behest of the Chinese government. The company — which recently hired two former lawmakers to bolster its U.S. presence — denied in a blog post that it has ever removed content or shared data at China’s request.  ADVERTISEMENT […]

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US, China 'close' on some parts of trade deal

The U.S. and China are “close to finalizing” the first phase of a trade agreement after high-level officials spoke over the phone Friday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced.  U.S. Trade Representative Robert LighthizerRobert (Bob) Emmet LighthizerPelosi sounds hopeful on new NAFTA deal despite tensions with White House On The Money: Economy adds […]

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Vulnerable Republicans balk at Trump-backed drug pricing bill

Vulnerable GOP senators up for reelection next year are giving the cold shoulder to a bipartisan bill aimed at lowering drug prices. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck GrassleyCharles (Chuck) Ernest GrassleyVulnerable Republicans balk at Trump-backed drug pricing bill Senators concerned impeachment will consume agenda Whistleblower exposed much more than Trump’s self-dealing MORE (R-Iowa) is pushing […]

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Overnight Health Care — Presented by Partnership for America's Health Care Future — 1,500 more migrant children separated than previously reported | FDA working 'as quickly as possible' on flavored e-cigarette ban

Welcome to Friday’s Overnight Health Care.  Over 1,500 additional children were separated from their parents by the Trump administration. Vaping related illnesses are leveling out or declining, but nobody knows why, yet. Meanwhile, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) says releasing its guidance on e-cigarette flavors is a top priority. We’ll start with family separations: […]

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Lawmakers express concern to DOJ over training involving 'stabbing, burning and shooting' animals

Reps. Ted LieuTed W. LieuLawmakers express concern to DOJ over training involving ‘stabbing, burning and shooting’ animals Defense official arrives for testimony in Trump impeachment inquiry Hillicon Valley: Zuckerberg would support delaying Libra | More attorneys general join Facebook probe | Defense chief recuses from ‘war cloud’ contract | Senate GOP blocks two election security […]

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