Trump denies near rescinding Gorsuch nomination claim
President Trump disputed a Washington Post report that he considered pulling Justice Neil Gorsuch’s nomination before confirmation. He called the story fake news and said he never wavered while praising Gorsuch. The comment followed criticism of judges over travel ban rulings.
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Tax overhaul hits snag as Senate rules strike three items
House Republicans pushed a sweeping tax overhaul but a Senate parliaments ruling scrapped three minor provisions to meet budget rules. The bill, titled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, would repeal the individual mandate and potentially add about $1 trillion to debt over ten years. Final passage awaits further votes as tweaks are made.
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Amtrak Train Derailment and Positive Train Control Signals
A report explains how Positive Train Control provides signals between tracks, trains, and dispatch centers to slow or stop speeding trains, potentially preventing derailments and enhancing railroad safety.
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Amtrak crash probes test of automatic braking system
The fatal Amtrak crash near Seattle involved a train on a new bypass route where Positive Train Control equipment, required by Congress by end 2018, was installed but still undergoing testing. Train 501 travelled about 80 mph in a 30 mph curve, derailed 13 cars, and toppled onto I-5, killing at least three and injuring dozens. The 85 passengers and crew were aboard on the inaugural run. The 2008 Chatsworth crash spurred the braking mandate.
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Kim Jong Un tightens Christmas ban in North Korea
North Korea further restricts festive gatherings and alcohol singing bans as UN sanctions bite. NIS reports leaders push control over information and dissent while religious worship remains limited to the ruling Kim family. Taedonggang Beer Festival was also canceled amid drought.
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