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- Energy & Environment — Report: Trump EPA chief ordered dangerous driving
The Hill, Greg Nash A report outlines more Scott Pruitt allegations, G-7 nations say they will eventually phase out coal and what to know about gas prices ahead of Memorial Day. This is Overnight Energy & Environment, your source for the latest news focused on energy, the environment and beyond. For The Hill, we’re Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk. Someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Programming note: Energy & Environment will not publish Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday weekend! Report says ex-EPA chief ordered drivers to speed Then-Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt instructed his security detail to drive above the speed limit to make appointments, sometimes to the point of “endanger[ing] public safety,” according to a federal report. In the report, federal agents wrote that Pruitt, who often ran late, frequently told his drivers to “speed it up” and prompted them to use sirens and lights, asking,… ..... Read More.1 hour ago - Trump: Democrats need to pass ‘school security’ bills
Former President Trump criticized Democrats for not backing measures to increase security in schools during a Friday address at the NRA's annual meeting that came days after a teenage gunman armed with an assault weapon killed 19 children and two elementary school teachers in the nation's latest gruesome mass shooting. Trump, who is seen as a leading contender to be the GOP's presidential nominee again in 2024, did not offer support for gun restrictions in his address, instead lambasting Democrats over school safety. “Whatever our differences may be on other issues, what on earth is stopping Democrats from immediately passing measures to ramp up school security,” Trump said “How many more tragedies will it take until they agree to set aside their far left political agenda and do what is really needed and actually works,” Trump added. Democrats are pressing for more restrictions on guns in the wake of the… ..... Read More.1 hour ago - On The Money — Student loan forgiveness may be on the way
iStock President Biden is closer than ever to announcing an executive order to forgive some student loan debt. We’ll also look at the latest inflation figures, trouble seizing Russian assets and new sanctions on North Korea. But first, the photos of the week. Welcome to On The Money, your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. For The Hill, we’re Sylvan Lane, Aris Folley and Karl Evers-Hillstrom. Someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Programming note: On the Money will not publish on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday weekend! Biden zeroes in on canceling $10K in student loans President Biden is nearing a decision on student loan debt forgiveness, with the president and his team zeroing in on canceling $10,000 per borrower, with some potential caveats. Multiple reports indicated Biden considered using the weekend commencement ceremonies to announce some student debt forgiveness, with The… ..... Read More.1 hour ago - Health Care – Committee launches probe of birth control coverage
Getty It took more than 20 years, but “Star Wars” prequels are cool now. The “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series premiered today, which you may want to watch if you’re a fan of “Star Wars” — or handsome Scottish men. The House Oversight Committee is probing some of the largest health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers amid reports that they are not providing free birth control to beneficiaries. Welcome to Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. For The Hill, we’re Peter Sullivan, Nathaniel Weixel and Joseph Choi. Someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Programming note: Health Care will not publish Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday weekend! Panel presses insurers on free birth control The House Oversight and Reform Committee is pressing major health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers on their coverage of contraceptives, saying they may not be fully complying… ..... Read More.1 hour ago - Hillicon Valley — Yubo app involved in Texas investigation
AP Photo Yubo, a chat and video app for teens, said it is cooperating with law enforcement as reports emerge that the gunman who shot elementary school students and teachers in Uvalde, Texas, discussed his plans on the platform before the attack. Meanwhile, a group of Senate Democrats wrote to Apple and Google Friday urging them to prohibit apps from data mining practices that target people seeking abortion as the fate of Roe v. Wade is in a precarious position. This is Hillicon Valley, detailing all you need to know about tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Send tips to The Hill’s Rebecca Klar, Chris Mills Rodrigo and Ines Kagubare. Someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Programming note: Hillicon Valley will not publish on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday weekend! Yubo cooperating with Texas investigation Yubo, a livestreaming app marketed toward teenagers, is cooperating… ..... Read More.1 hour ago - The Axe Files with David Axelrod
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