Politics & Government

At House GOP retreat, legislative priorities jelled and Trump loomed large

6:22pm March 22, 2023

by Claudia Grisales

A GOP retreat reinvigorated the Republican majority's plans to push forward with partisan bills on everything from education to the budget to immigration.

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Senators grilled Moderna's CEO about spiking the price of its COVID-19 vaccine

6:22pm March 22, 2023

by Sydney Lupkin

Moderna is quadrupling the price of its COVID-19 vaccine when the U.S. government is no longer the exclusive buyer. Senators grilled the company's CEO on the hike and access for the uninsured.

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Norfolk Southern's CEO is grilled on Capitol Hill over rail industry safety

6:03pm March 22, 2023

by David Schaper

On Capitol Hill, senators grilled Norfolk Southern Railway's CEO about the toxic derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board and Ohio governor spoke.

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U.S. Army paratroopers conduct night live-fire training at Fort Greely, Alaska. The battalion spent much of Exercise Spartan Cerberus in subzero temperatures training in Arctic, airborne and infantry tasks.

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The melting Arctic gets a U.S. ambassador and an influx of military cash

4:19pm March 22, 2023

by Devin Speak

As climate change warms the arctic, the Defense Department is expanding its mission to meet a new territorial conflict. It will be a top issue for the United States' first ambassador to the Arctic.

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Tiktok's lobbying tops $5.4M in 2022 as it brings its charm offensive to Congress

3:17pm March 22, 2023

by Dara Kerr

TikTok's CEO plans to tell the committee that it is working to protect U.S. users' data from Chinese government scrutiny. TikTok is pouring millions into lobbying to ease national security worries.

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Armed with influencers and lobbyists, TikTok goes on the offense on Capitol Hill

2:57pm March 22, 2023

by Dara Kerr

TikTok's top executive will have to defend the app against allegations it shares U.S. users data with the Chinese government at a Thursday hearing, as the government weighs limiting or banning it.

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Former Florida lawmaker Joseph Harding has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges related to COVID-19 relief funds. The 35-year-old is scheduled for sentencing in July.

Ex-Florida lawmaker behind the 'Don't Say Gay' law pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud

11:43am March 22, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

Joseph Harding, who resigned after his December indictment, pled guilty in federal court to wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on small business loans.

Former President Donald Trump called on his supporters to protest over his social media platform Truth Social last Saturday claiming he will be arrested on bogus charges.

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Yes, Trump can run for president if he's indicted, but winning is a different story

10:42am March 22, 2023

by Dustin Jones

There is nothing in the Constitution prohibiting people with criminal records from running for president, but voters historically turn on candidates with legal challenges.

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Jack Daniel's tells Supreme Court its brand is harmed by dog toy Bad Spaniels

10:33am March 22, 2023

by Nina Totenberg

The whiskey maker argues that the toy named Bad Spaniel infringes on its trademark, confuses consumers and tarnishes its reputation.

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Morning news brief

7:50am March 22, 2023

President Biden brands banking aid as a lifeline for jobs and small businesses, San Joaquin Valley residents assess storm damage and Pakistan's government vows harsh steps against rival Imran Khan.

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