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What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Linda McMahon has been a constant presence in Donald Trump's tumultuous orbit, serving in his first administration and supporting his presidential campaigns. Now he's chosen her to serve as Education secretary. Here's a look at McMahon's background, from business...
USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak
U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems at a Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak, a lawmaker said Tuesday. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said that USDA Inspector...
Senators ask Justice Department to take tougher action against Boeing executives over safety issues
Two U.S. senators have asked the Department of Justice to take tougher action against Boeing executives by holding them criminally accountable for safety issues that have impacted its airplanes. In a letter dated Wednesday and sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Democratic...
Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The federal government would ban in-game advertising and bets on college athletes under a sports betting regulation bill proposed by two northeastern legislators. Rep. Paul Tonko of New York and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced the bill...
