Trump targets prescription drug costs again — could fall by ‘30% to 80%’
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he intends to sign an executive order aimed at significantly lowering prescription drug prices, potentially by “30% to 80%” almost immediately. These actions represent what he terms the new “most advantageous national policies,” which would require the U.S. to align its drug prices with those in countries where […]
House Democrat calls for ethics investigation into Qatari jet gift to Trump
On Sunday, Representative Richie Torres (D-N.Y.) urged an ethical investigation into the Trump administration’s proposal to accept luxury jets from the Qatari government for temporary use as Air Force One. In a communication to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Deputy Inspector of the Department of Defense (DOD), and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), Torres […]
House includes Medicaid job requirements and removes EV mandate from Trump agenda bill.
House Republicans Propose Changes to Recent Legislation House Republicans have unveiled a plan to revise previous legislation related to electric vehicle (EV) duties established under former President Joe Biden. This announcement, made late Sunday, also coincides with adjustments to Medicaid funding. The Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees a broad array of issues including health […]
Trump achieves better terms for the U.S. in international trade and other major stories.
Good morning, and here’s what you need to know to start your day… Top 3 1. Trump aims for a more equitable stance in global trade. 2. The US is set to shut its southern border due to a severe threat. 3. After protests at ICE facility, DHS says options are “on the table.” Key […]
Last surviving Alcatraz inmate reflects on the eerie experience of being confined on the silent island that Trump intends to reopen.
The last living inmate who spent time at Alcatraz shared his thoughts on President Trump’s proposal to reopen the notorious prison. Charlie Hopkins, who is 93 years old, was sent to this 22-acre island prison in 1955 after spending 17 years in another facility for robbery and other issues. What lingers in his memory is […]
Democrats protest as Qatar proposes to give Trump a new Air Force One.
Ethical Investigation Sought Over Trump’s Potential Qatar Jet Gift Democrats are advocating for an ethical investigation regarding President Donald Trump’s plan to accept a $400 million jet from Qatar. The aircraft is set to serve temporarily as the Air Force before transitioning to Trump’s presidential library. Representative Ritchie Torres, a Democrat from New York, addressed […]
Trump administration calls for no uranium enrichment as Iran nuclear talks proceed.
Negotiations Continue Between US and Iran on Nuclear Program JERUSALEM – President Donald Trump is preparing to leave for the Middle East on Monday, as discussions between the US and Iran wrapped up the fourth round of negotiations in Oman on Sunday regarding Tehran’s nuclear weapons program. Interestingly, just a day prior, Iranian supreme leader […]
Trump administration insists on ‘no enrichment’ as Iran nuclear talks progress
Trump Heads to the Middle East Amid Nuclear Talks JERUSALEM – President Donald Trump is scheduled to leave for the Middle East on Monday, following negotiations in Oman on Sunday focused on Iran’s controversial nuclear weapons program. This marks the fourth round of discussions between the U.S. and Iran. Just a day prior to the […]
Trump encounters cross-party calls to bring back public funding tracker.
Pressure on the Trump Administration Regarding Budget Allocation The Trump administration is under increasing scrutiny to clarify how funds will be distributed among federal agencies and to restore public access to certain websites that lawmakers argue are legally required. Criticism of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) decision to eliminate an online database has […]
Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Trump, celebrates her 18th birthday: A look at the budding golf star’s life through pictures.
On Monday, Kai Madison Trump, the eldest child of Donald Trump Jr. and his former wife Vanessa Trump, turns 18, and her family has shared birthday wishes to celebrate the occasion. Kai, who has four younger siblings—Donald John III, Tristan Milos, Spencer Frederick, and Chloe Sofia—has recently become more involved in the political realm, notably […]