Dec 18 State Department announces $10 billion-plus arms sales package to Taiwan, angering China By Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China. Continue reading
Dec 18 WATCH: Trump administration seeks to cut off access to transgender health care for U.S. children By Ali Swenson, Matthew Perrone, Devi Shastri, Associated Press The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions targeting transgender Americans. Continue reading
Dec 18 Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI By Associated Press The combined company says it plans to find a site and begin construction next year on the “world’s first utility-scale fusion power plant,” with aims to provide the electricity needed for artificial intelligence. Continue reading
Dec 18 Fact-checking Trump's speech on inflation, wages and a military dividend By Louis Jacobson, Maria Briceño, PolitiFact The picture President Donald Trump painted Wednesday night contrasts with what Americans say they feel. Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: Trump promises 'warrior dividend' of $1,776 for U.S. military service members By Joshua Barajas The president announced the checks during his address to the nation Wednesday, suggesting the money was made possible by tariffs. It's not clear how exactly the checks are being funded. Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: Trump vows to 'dramatically reduce' drug prices, announces new TrumpRX website By Joshua Barajas President Donald Trump said in a prime-time address Wednesday that he negotiated with drug companies and foreign countries to reduce the prices on drugs and pharmaceuticals by 400 to 600%. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 5:38 Trump gets worst economic ratings ever in new poll as Americans worry about affordability By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman Economic concerns continue to be a top priority for Americans. In a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, 57% of respondents say they disapprove of the job President Trump is doing on the economy and just 36% think he’s doing a good… Continue watching
Dec 17 Watch 8:56 Democratic and GOP lawmakers on uniting to force vote on ACA subsidies By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to run out for millions in just two weeks. But on Wednesday, there was a glimmer of hope that Congress could extend them. A small group of Republicans defied Speaker Johnson to join with… Continue watching
Dec 17 Watch 5:58 What to know about the GOP proposal to steer money into health savings accounts By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura With the Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire, we're taking a closer look at one of the main Republican alternatives to help Americans pay for their health care. As Lisa Desjardins reports, the plan is centered on health savings… Continue watching
Dec 17 WATCH: 'We want it back': Trump demands Venezuela return 'land, oil rights' to U.S. By Associated Press Under Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s predecessor, Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan government seized assets from some American oil companies after the country nationalized oil fields in 2007. Trump on Wednesday stated that his intention is “getting land, oil rights, whatever we… Continue reading