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Democrat draw criticism after wishing death on GOP Representative’s Family

Death to GOP

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UPDATED 11:07 AM PT — Thurs. Nov. 29, 2018

A Democrat lawmaker is facing backlash for verbally attacking a GOP colleague and his family during a debate in the Illinois House of Representatives.

The incident happened this week as the officials were discussing legislation centered around a deadly outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease at a veteran’s home run by the state.

Republican Peter Breen was wondering about the potential cost of the measure, which would increase the potential monetary damages awarded in civil lawsuits.

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Federal Reserve chairman to ease rate hikes, expands more reduction in debt holdings

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UPDATED 10:56 AM PT — Thurs. Nov. 29, 2018

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is softening his stance on interest rate hikes after repeated criticisms from President Trump.

While speaking at the economic club of New York Wednesday, Powell said higher interest rates are necessary to stave off risks to the U.S economy.

“My own assessment is that, while risks are above normal in some areas and below normal in others, overall financial stability

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President Trump cancels meeting with President Putin over conflict with Russia, Ukraine

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UPDATED 9:56 AM PT — Thurs. Nov. 29, 2018

President Trump has decided to cancel his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was expected to happen at the G20 summit in Argentina.

In a series of tweets, the president said based on the fact the ships and sailors have not been returned to Ukraine from Russia, he decided it would be best for everyone to cancel the meeting with Putin.

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Bill supporting troop withdrawal from Yemen passes Senate vote

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UPDATED 6:39 AM PT — Thurs. Nov. 29, 2018

The Senate is advancing a bill to pull U.S. troops out of Yemen. The bill, which would end U.S. military support for the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen, passed by a vote of 63-to-37 on Wednesday.

The measure would require President Trump to remove troops “in or affecting Yemen” within 30-days.

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Taliban carries out coordinated attack on Afghan security firm

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UPDATED 8:42 AM PT — Thurs. Nov. 29, 2018

Taliban forces in Afghanistan recently attacked a security firm in the nation’s capital, leaving at least 10 people dead and 19 others wounded.

According to police in Kabul Wednesday, the attack began with a suicide bomber detonating his explosives. Taliban fighters then shot at security forces in the building.

This comes as the latest act of terrorism from the insurgents in a series of frequent assaults on defense and government targets.

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Mich. state senators vote to extend minimum wage, cut paid sick leave

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UPDATED 9:00 AM PT — Thurs. Nov. 29, 2018A McDonald’s employee on the job. (Photo/Reuters/Lucy Nicholson)

Michigan workers will likely have to wait a little longer to see a boost in their pay checks after state senators voted to postpone a minimum wage hike.

The Republican controlled state Senate approved two bills on Wednesday in a 26-to-12 vote.

The first bill would postpone a minimum wage increase, which was set to reach $12 an hour by 2022. The measure would extended the increase until 2030.

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Sen. Lee blocks legislation protecting Robert Mueller from being fired

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UPDATED 12:53 PM PT — Wed. Nov. 28, 2018

Republican Senator Mike Lee recently blocked a vote on a bill that would have protected special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired.Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, gestures while speaking to members of the media after leaving a closed door meeting about Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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President Trump suggests measures to protect domestic car production

 

An auto transport truck full of new cars drives out of the General Motors Lordstown plant, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Lordstown, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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UPDATED 10:31 AM PT — Wed. Nov. 28, 2018

President Trump is calling on Congress to pass legislation in order to protect the car industry in the United States.

In a series of tweets Wednesday, the president suggested adding a tariff on imported cars as a way to encourage domestic car production.

He said the small truck business in the U.S. has been a favorite for many years due to a 25-percent tariff on foreign trucks.

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