Politics

U.S. to send $250 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

The weapons will be drawn from existing U.S. stockpiles, officials said Tuesday, and will include mine-clearing equipment, artillery and rocket rounds, ambulances and medical gear, among other items and spare parts.

What are the 10 drugs to be negotiated by Medicare?

By Laura Santhanam

New prices would not go into effect until 2026, and first must survive legal challenges from the pharmaceutical industry.

Miami Mayor Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate

By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Suarez launched his campaign just over two months ago as one of the last competitors to join a primary race that has so far been dominated by Trump. The two-term mayor on Tuesday became the first candidate to drop out…

Why Tulsa public schools are under threats of takeover in Oklahoma

By Adam Kemp

Tulsa Public Schools held on to its accreditation last week after a monthslong battle with the state superintendent, who has been promising "dramatic change" to Oklahoma’s largest school district.

Judge denies request to halt Missouri's gender-affirming medical care ban

By Gabrielle Hays

The new law in Missouri prohibits health care providers from prescribing or administering hormones or puberty-blockers to patients under 18 unless they were already receiving said treatment prior to Aug. 28.

Biden administration weakens water protections after Supreme Court curtails federal power

By Michael Phillis, Matthew Daly, John Flesher, Associated Press

Justices boosted property rights over concerns about clean water in a May ruling in favor of an Idaho couple who sought to build a house near a lake.

WATCH: Biden addresses health care costs and 1st drugs for Medicare price negotiations

By Tom Murphy, Amanda Seitz, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The administration on Tuesday released a list of the 10 drugs for which prices will be negotiated directly with the manufacturer.

Rep. Steve Scalise diagnosed with blood cancer and undergoing treatment

By Associated Press

The cancer diagnosis came, Scalise said, after he had not been feeling like himself in the past week.

Conservatives aim to restructure U.S. government and replace it with Trump's vision

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The goal is to avoid the pitfalls of Trump’s first years in office, when the Republican president’s team was ill-prepared, his Cabinet nominees had trouble winning Senate confirmation and policies were met with resistance.

WATCH: White House briefing as Biden meets with Costa Rican President Chaves

By Laura Bargfeld, Associated Press

Biden and Chaves plan talks on strengthening U.S.-Costa Rica trade tries, creating new jobs, advancing democracy and promoting a more orderly immigration process.