Democrats’ Medicare for All plans must consider union-negotiated health plans: AFL-CIO chief
Democratic White House hopefuls should ensure their Medicare for All proposals honor union-negotiated private insurance, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, head of the largest federation of U.S. labor unions, said on Thursday.
First Amendment group asks Representative Ocasio-Cortez to unblock users
The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University said on Thursday it asked Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to unblock any Twitter users she has barred on the basis of their political views.
Hurricane Dorian to approach Florida as Category 4 with 130 mph winds: Hurricane Center
Hurricane Dorian is expected to intensify over the weekend as a Category 4 storm with winds picking up to 130 miles per hour (210 kph), a spokesman for the National Hurricane Center said on Thursday.
DOJ declines to prosecute Comey despite finding that he leaked info
The U.S. Justice Department has decided not to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey despite an internal investigation that found he improperly leaked information to the news media, the department’s internal watchdog said on Thursday.
Strengthening Hurricane Dorian takes aim at Bahamas and Florida
Hurricane Dorian took aim at the Bahamas and the Florida coast on Thursday, spurred on by warm Atlantic waters as it threatens to strengthen into a dangerous Category 3 storm.
Trump promises ‘giant package’ related to ethanol to please farmers
President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration is planning a “giant package” related to ethanol that would please U.S. farmers angry that many more oil refiners have been freed from obligations to use the corn-based fuel.
Hurricane Dorian strengthens as it takes aim at Florida
Hurricane Dorian took aim at the Florida coast early on Thursday, whipped up by warm Atlantic waters as it threatened to become a dangerous category 3 storm.
Surge in young Republicans worried about the environment: survey
A growing majority of U.S. Republicans, especially younger voters, are worried that human behavior is damaging the planet, according to a survey of global attitudes to the environment conducted by an Amsterdam-based polling agency.
White House hopeful Kamala Harris to emphasize access for individuals with disabilities
U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris will announce a plan on Thursday aimed at ensuring individuals with disabilities have equal access to job opportunities, education, housing and healthcare.
Dorian expected to become major hurricane on Friday: U.S. NHC
Atlantic hurricane Dorian is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane on Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
