Oct 14 Global finance leaders warn against complacency By Martin Crutsinger and Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Global finance leaders on Saturday appealed to central bankers to stick as long as possible with low-interest rate policies that have made borrowing attractive and helped safeguard an improving but still fragile world economic recovery. Continue reading
Oct 14 An old-school pharmacy hand-delivers drugs to Congress, a little-known perk for the powerful By Erin Mershon, STAT WASHINGTON — If House Speaker Paul Ryan comes down with the flu this winter, he and his security detail won't be screeching off toward the closest CVS for his Tamiflu. Instead, he can just walk downstairs and pick up the… Continue reading
Oct 14 Trump's speech sparks a new war of words between U.S., Iran By Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran — President Donald Trump's refusal to certify the Iran nuclear deal has sparked a new war of words between the Islamic Republic and America, fueling growing mistrust and a sense of nationalism among Iranians. The speech has also… Continue reading
Oct 13 Analysis: What you need to know about Trump's changes to the health law By Julie Appleby, Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health News, Julie Rovner, KFF Health News Apparently frustrated by Congress' inability to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act, President Donald Trump this week decided to take matters into his own hands. Late Thursday evening, the White House announced it would cease key payments to insurers. Continue reading
Oct 13 Reince Priebus interviewed by Mueller investigative team By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Priebus is one of several current and former White House aides expected to be interviewed by Mueller’s team in the coming weeks. Continue reading
Oct 13 Watch 5:58 News Wrap: Ryan pledges more assistance for Puerto Rico By Travis Daub Continue watching
Oct 13 Watch Trump is ending the Obamacare subsidy payments to health insurers. Here's who ends up paying By PBS News Hour President Trump continued to chip away at the Affordable Care Act by ending subsidies to health insurance companies that help pay deductibles, co-payments and out-of-pocket charges for lower-income Americans. Judy Woodruff speaks with Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News to… Continue watching
Oct 13 Watch 12:00 Shields and Brooks on Trump dismantling Obama's achievements, Puerto Rico in need By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Trump’s efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act and his refusal to certify the Iran nuclear agreement, the federal… Continue watching
Oct 13 WATCH: Trump accuses Iran of violating nuclear deal, but he won't pull out now By Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Donald Trump announced his decision on the Iran nuclear deal today. Watch the president's remarks in the player above. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday angrily accused Iran of violating the spirit of the landmark 2015 nuclear deal,… Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH: Trump addresses the Values Voter Summit By Joshua Barajas President Donald Trump spoke at the Values Voter Summit today. Watch the president's remarks in the player above. President Donald Trump addressed the annual Values Voter Summit today, becoming the first sitting president to speak at the conservative… Continue reading