Health Jul 28 AMA president warns against preventive services task force cuts Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly intends to remove all 16 members of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The highly influential panel plays a key role in determining what treatments insurers must cover and makes recommendations about…
Politics Jul 24 Trump ramps up pressure on Powell to cut interest rates during visit to Federal Reserve President Trump continued to dial up the pressure on Jerome Powell during a visit to the Fed. The president's public remarks and personal insults about Powell are a major departure from past presidents, and his approach has sparked questions about…
Nation Jul 23 What's in Trump's new AI policy and why it matters President Trump unveiled his approach to the development of AI. Surrounded by some of the biggest names in tech, he signed three executive orders. One targets what Trump called "ideological bias" in AI chatbots, another aims to make it easier…
Arts Jul 18 CBS says Colbert cancelation was financial decision, but timing raises questions Broadcast TV’s highest-rated late-night talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is being cancelled. Paramount called it a financial decision, but the timing is raising questions. Stephanie Sy discussed the cancellation of the show with NPR television critic Eric…
Nation Jul 17 IRS to share personal data with immigration agents to aid deportation efforts The Trump administration is giving personal data to immigration authorities to aid its crackdown. The AP reported ICE is getting access to Medicaid data and ProPublica found the IRS is building a program that would give immigration agents unprecedented access…
Economy Jul 16 What to know about the crypto regulation bills Congress is moving toward passing a series of bills that would be the first to regulate the crypto industry. The GENIUS Act regulates stablecoins while the Clarity Act regulates digital currency overall, splitting oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission…
Economy Jul 15 How an inflation uptick and Trump's pressure complicate the Fed's interest rate decision A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of President Trump’s tariffs. It will play into decisions by the Federal Reserve about when and whether to cut interest…
Nation Jul 10 Measles cases surge to highest levels in over 30 years, CDC data shows CDC data shows 2025 is now the worst year for measles cases in this country in more than three decades. More than 150 people have been hospitalized due to the growing outbreak and three have died, including two unvaccinated children…
Nation Jul 08 Meteorologist breaks down storm system behind historic Texas flooding After the deadly flooding in Texas, there are questions about the weather forecasts and warning systems meant to save lives. Deema Zein spoke with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci of MyRadar.com about the origins of the storm and why it dumped so…
Health Jul 01 How a new twice-yearly drug is prompting hopes of curbing HIV cases The FDA has approved a breakthrough preventative treatment for HIV that could change the course of the AIDS epidemic. But deep cuts to health initiatives could hinder the rollout. Lenacapavir not only offers nearly 100 percent protection from HIV, but…