Aug 31 WATCH: Trump says Fed Chair Warsh will 'do what he has to do' on possible rate hikes By Associated Press Trump suggested he’s not necessarily opposed to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raising interest rates because of inflationary pressures, but he said that he thinks interest rates are “too high.”… Continue reading
Aug 31 WATCH: Trump says 'Medicare for All' doesn't work By Associated Press The president was asked about Democratic candidates who want to use Medicare to provide universal access to health care — and he said his approach to have confidential drug pricing deals was superior. Continue reading
Aug 31 WATCH: Trump says more pharmaceutical companies will lower drug prices By Associated Press The president said nine more pharmaceutical companies would sell their drugs to state Medicaid programs at discounts under his so-called “most favored nation” pricing system. Continue reading
Aug 31 Supreme Court allows White House to continue construction on Trump's $400 million ballroom By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The justices intervened Monday after lower courts found work must stop because the project doesn’t have congressional approval. Continue reading
Aug 31 WATCH: Vance says Trump likes to 'switch it up' by posting AI video of Kharg Island bombing By Associated Press The vice president spoke to reporters before he flew to Michigan on Monday about the AI video that President Donald Trump posted on social media over the weekend that featured a stylized imaginary attack on Iran’s Kharg Island, which is… Continue reading
Aug 31 Plan to cut polling sites in major Texas county draws protests as Senate battle looms By Anna Wilder, Associated Press/Report For America Plans in one of Texas’ largest counties to use dozens fewer polling location than previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections. Continue reading
Aug 31 What additives are in your food? The FDA doesn't always know, but seeks to change that By Jasmine Kim For nearly 70 years, food and beverage companies have been able to decide on their own that a new ingredient is safe and put it on the market without informing the Food and Drug Administration. But a new proposal could… Continue reading
Aug 31 Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges have been filed By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Despite the lack of charges, the report ignited a new round of criticism aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top state Republicans over the charity receiving $10 million from a state Medicaid settlement intended to help poor children get… Continue reading
Aug 31 Trump still suggests he may seek a 3rd term. But he's now talking more about post-presidency life By Will Weissert, Associated Press Trump is now more openly contemplating his post-presidency life as he works on projects like the ballroom designed to leave his mark on the office. Continue reading
Aug 31 Kalshi permanently bans ex-Congressman George Santos for life after concluding he likely was insider trading By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The company announced the ban after saying its compliance department had established reasonable cause to believe Santos engaged in insider trading over his attendance at the State of the Union, when he turned a $17,839 profit on his trading activity. Continue reading