#Senate tees up final vote on annual defense policy bill

#Senate tees up final vote on annual defense policy bill

The Senate on Tuesday advanced the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) toward a final vote, putting it on a glide path to getting passed Wednesday as lawmakers look to conclude their work before the Christmas break.  Senators voted 85-15 to end debate on the $886 billion annual defense policy bill that will cover fiscal 2024…

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#Consumer group presses for stronger Botox warnings

#Consumer group presses for stronger Botox warnings

A consumer group is pushing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for stronger Botox warnings, pointing to the danger of negative health effects from the cosmetic injections. In a Tuesday petition, Public Citizen asks the agency to “take action to strengthen the risk warning on the labeling of all approved botulinum toxin biological products.” It…

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#Trump to retake stand in New York fraud trial

#Trump to retake stand in New York fraud trial

Donald Trump will give the final word in his defense against claims his business engaged in a decade of fraud as the New York trial threatening his business empire nears its end.  The former president is expected to take the witness stand for a third time Monday, this time under questioning from his own legal…

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#Sending a powerful message of bipartisanship at COP28

#Sending a powerful message of bipartisanship at COP28

The 28th United Nations Climate Conference, also known as COP28, kicked off last week in Dubai. This gathering of world leaders, attaches, foreign dignitaries and stakeholders across diverse perspectives is held every year with the intention to find a collective way to address the paramount issue of our time — climate change. And not since 1992…

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#Haley takes aim at DeSantis on environment

#Haley takes aim at DeSantis on environment

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is increasingly targeting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on environmental issues, assailing his policy record on climate and energy in his state at multiple GOP presidential debates as the two jostle for second in the party’s primary.  DeSantis appeared to come out ahead of Haley in Wednesday night’s fourth Republican debate,…

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