Defense & National Security — DOJ releases redacted affidavit in Trump search
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday released the much-anticipated affidavit that convinced a federal judge to approve a warrant to search former President Trump’s Florida home. We’ll take a deep dive into the warrant. Plus, we’ll talk about the 1-year anniversary of the bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed 13 U.S. service members. This is Defense & National Security, your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. For The Hill, I’m
Read MoreHealth Care — Legal showdown over vaccine patents
Behold, dear readers, a poem that the people at NPR wrote about that one time a scientist unearthed and then ate part of a 55,000-year-old frozen bison. We don’t know. Today in health care, two of the major COVID-19 vaccine makers, Moderna and Pfizer, are now in a legal battle over patents. Welcome to Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. For The Hill, we’re
Read MoreYuh-Line Niou mulling Working Families Party run in NY House race after primary loss
New York state Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou (D) is mulling a run for the U.S. House as a member of the Working Families Party after she lost the Democratic primary for the Empire State’s 10th Congressional District this week. Niou fell short in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for the district to Dan Goldman, an attorney who served as the lead counsel during former President Trump’s first impeachment trial. Goldman secured 25.8 percent of the vote, while N
Read MoreDOJ grants nearly $50 million for assault survivor legal services
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday announced nearly $50 million in grants for assault survivors to obtain legal services. The department’s Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) will distribute the money to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking to help cover legal fees and “improve effective coordination of justice systems impacting victim and family safety.” “These grants will help expand ac
Read MoreOn The Money — Powell warns of pain from Fed rate hikes
The chairman of the Federal Reserve had a stark warning: The central bank will keep hiking rates to fight inflation, and no one is going to like how it feels. We’ll also look at the evolving price tag of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and a welcome decline in inflation. But first, check out the most popular potential 2024 presidential candidate. Welcome to On The Money, your nightly guide to everyt
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