Howard Schultz to be featured in Fox News town hall
Fox News announced Tuesday it will host a town hall with former Starbucks CEO and potential 2020 presidential candidate Howard Schultz. The event will be broadcast live from Kansas City, Mo., on April 4 and will be co-anchored by “Special Report” anchor Bret Baier and “The Story” anchor Martha MacCallum starting at 6:30 p.m. EDT. ADVERTISEMENTThe…
Critics Warn 'Consumers Will Pay the Price' After GOP-Controlled FCC Approves T-Mobile/Sprint Merger
Consumers advocates called out Republicans on the Federal Communications Commission Wednesday for a party-line vote approving a “blatantly anti-competitive” proposed merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, the third- and fourth-largest wireless carriers in the United States. “With less competition, rates rise and innovation falls… If this merger succeeds, consumers will pay the price.”—Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC S.…
"Not Just a Business Deal, It's a Data Grab": Privacy Advocates Sound Alarm on Google's Acquisition of FitBit
Google’s announcement Friday that it intends on acquiring digital fitness tracker maker Fitbit has raised the eyebrows of privacy advocates in the U.S. and U.K. who say regulators should oppose the deal. “This is not just a business deal, it’s a data grab—and that should worry us all,” Tom Watson, the Labour Party’s digital, culture,…
'Unprecedented Drop' in Approved Asylum Cases Result of 'Secret' Trump Policies, Rights Group Says
Immigrant rights attorneys are raising concerns that the Trump administration is quietly attempting to abolish the U.S. asylum system by making it more difficult for refugees to convince officials that they face persecution or violence in their home countries. The Guardian reported Wednesday that since July, the percentage of refugees at the country’s largest immigrant…
Lula Vows to 'Battle for Democracy' Against Bolsonaro Push to 'Destroy' Decades of Progress in Brazil
Leftist former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared in an exclusive interview published Friday by The Guardian that his mission now is to “battle for democracy” against the efforts of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro to “destroy” the South American country. “Bolsonaro has already made clear what he wants for Brazil: he wants to…
'Another Victory for #MedicareForAll!' Says Jayapal as Fourth House Hearing on Proposal Is Announced
Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Tuesday cheered what she called “Another victory for Medicare For All” after the House Energy and Commerce Committee announced a hearing next week on healthcare coverage that will include her proposal for a single-payer system. The health subcommittee’s hearing, entitled “Proposals to Achieve Universal Health Care Coverage,” will take place Tuesday. Click…
After GOP Rejects Measures to Subpoena Witnesses and Evidence, Democrats Decry Impeachment Trial 'Designed to Protect Trump'
Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday reiterated their belief that the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump is a “rigged” process after Republicans unanimously rejected calls for more evidence and witnesses on the president’s alleged attempt to bribe the Ukrainian government last year. Senate Democrats called for the release of documents from the Department of Defense and Office of Management and…
Sanders vows to cut prescription prices in half if elected president
Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) vowed Sunday to cut prescription drug prices in half if elected president in 2020. “It is absurd that Americans are forced…
Former Auburn coach to run for Senate in Alabama
Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville is reportedly planning a Senate run in Alabama. Tuberville said Saturday on Twitter that he will challenge Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.), who took office last year after defeating former Alabama Chief Justice Roy MooreRoy Stewart MooreSessions goes after Tuberville’s coaching record in challenging him to debate The 10 Senate seats most likely…
Warren unveils 2020 plan to stop drilling on public lands
Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with…