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
Dec 17 Dan Bongino says he plans to resign as FBI deputy director in January, ending brief tenure By Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said Wednesday that he will resign from the bureau next month, ending a brief and tumultuous tenure in which he clashed with the Justice Department over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: Trump addresses the nation from the White House | PBS News special coverage President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for… Continue reading
Dec 17 South African authorities raid a U.S. refugee processing center and Washington protests By Michelle Gumede, Gerald Imray, Associated Press Tuesday's raid occurred at a center that processes applications by white South Africans who have been given priority for refugee status in the U.S. by the Trump administration. Continue reading