FDA prepares ban on e-cigarette cartridges
The FDA is preparing a ban on most flavored e-cigarette cartridges, leaving only menthol- and tobacco-flavored pods. CNN’s Jamie Gumbrecht and Kevin Liptak had the news: The Trump administration will soon announce a ban on most flavored e-cigarette cartridges, according to two officials familiar with the plans. The ban does not include menthol or tobacco-flavored […]
U.S. budget deficit swells to $209 bln
The budget deficit of the U.S. rose to $209 billion in November, with spending at a record-high of $434 billion. The AP’s Paul Wiseman reported the news: The U.S. budget deficit rose by 2% last month to $209 billion, another step in a journey back toward $1 trillion-a-year budget shortfalls. The Treasury Department reported Wednesday […]
250 journalists in jails around the world: report
As many as 250 journalists are in jail because of their work, the latest annual report of Committee to Protect Journalists showed. CNN’s Amy Woodyatt reported the news: At least 250 journalists were in jail in relation to their work as of December 1, nonprofit group the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday, naming China, […]
Washington Examiner seeks a business reporter
The Washington Examiner is looking for a talented and experienced senior business writer to play the leading role in our coverage of the intersection of politics and business. This position entails covering national and international business trends as well as corporate decisions and market moves. At its core is reporting on the impact that policy […]
National strike against pension reform paralyses France
A nationwide strike against a government plan to reform the pension system paralysed France this week. The AP’s Angela Charlton and Sylvie Corbet had the news: The Eiffel Tower shut down Thursday, France’s vaunted high-speed trains stood still and teachers walked off the job as unions launched nationwide strikes and protests over the government’s plan […]
U.S. threatens 100% tariffs on French imports
Washington trade officials have proposed the introduction of a 100% tariff on French imports worth $2.4 billion in retaliation for what they have called a barrier to trade in digital services. Brian Fung reported the news for CNN: US trade officials proposed a wave of tariffs on French goods Monday as they released a report […]
Watchdog looks into Google project involving health data of millions
The federal Department of Health and Human Services has opened an inquiry into a Google project, Nightingale, which involves the company tapping the medical data of millions of Americans. CNN’s Ahiza Garcia reported the news, first broken by The WSJ: A federal inquiry has been opened into Google’s efforts to collect health data on millions […]
Michael Bloomberg may join the Democratic presidential race
Michael Bloomberg has suggested he is considering announcing his candidacy for the 2020 presidential election. Julie Pace reported the news for the AP: Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is opening the door to a 2020 Democratic presidential campaign, warning that the current field of candidates is ill equipped to defeat […]
WSJ starts newsletter on business and finance issues related to 2020 election
The Wall Street Journal announced the launch of a weekly newsletter, 2020 Election+Business, which reports on business and finance issues relating to the 2020 election. “We are heading toward a significant election with dramatic and growing differences between the parties in which the very structure and role of business going forward in our society is […]
Giangreco departs Capitol Forum
Leigh Giangreco is a correspondent covering defense contracting for Capitol Forum, is leaving the news organization. Her last day is Thursday. She has been with Capitol Forum since January 2018. “I plan on freelancing while looking for a gig that focuses on style/culture, something I’ve always liked covering,” she wrote on Twitter. Giangreco covered issues […]
