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 […]
Carmakers join Trump against California’s emissions laws
A number of large carmakers have declared their support for the Trump administration in a lawsuit launched by an environmental organization aiming to allow California to set its own emissions rules. Tom Krisher and Ellen Knickmeyer had the news for the AP: General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota and many others in the auto industry are […]
Trudeau wins second term
Canada’s Liberals won a second term in power with Justin Trudeau as PM but they will need to form a coalition for lack of a majority in parliament. Rob Gillies reported the news for the AP: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won a second term in Canada’s national elections Monday, losing the majority but delivering unexpectedly […]
U.S. Energy Secretary to Resign
Rick Perry will step down as Energy Secretary by the end of the year. Jeff Brady from NPR had the news: Secretary of Energy Rick Perry plans to leave his position at the end of the year, President Trump confirmed to reporters Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas. Trump praised Perry and said he already has […]
