Dec 04 WATCH: Rubio and Kenyan President Ruto speak after signing 'America First' global health deal By Matthew Lee, Gerald Imray, Associated Press The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of “America First” global health funding agreements that will prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president’s broader foreign policy goals and positions. Continue reading
Dec 04 WATCH: RFK's CDC panel votes to end hepatitis B shot recommendation for all newborns at birth By Laura Ungar, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The U.S. government has long advised that all babies be immunized against hepatitis B right after birth. But on Friday, a federal vaccine advisory committee voted to do away with that recommendation. Continue reading
Dec 04 WATCH: Johnson holds ceremonial swearing-in for Tennessee Rep.-Elect Matt Van Epps By Matt Brown, Associated Press Van Epps promised to work to enact President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda and said voters “didn’t send me here to just give a speech. They sent me here to deliver, and that is exactly what I intend to do."… Continue reading
Dec 04 Trump's immigration message collides with his welcome to World Cup fans By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Friday's World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington comes at a time when the Republican president has hardened his rhetoric against immigrants. His administration is looking at expanding restrictions on travel to the U.S. for people from 19… Continue reading
Dec 04 Trump has said tariff revenue may allow Americans to stop paying income taxes. The math doesn't add up By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact The federal income tax brought in about $2.4 trillion in 2024, which is more than 14 times what Trump’s second-term tariffs are generating. Continue reading
Dec 04 WATCH: Rep. Himes calls video of Sept. 2 boat strike 'one of the most troubling things' he's ever seen By Associated Press Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, commented after seeing a video of two boat strike survivors in what he said was “clear distress” at a classified morning briefing. Continue reading
Dec 04 Read the full report on Hegseth's use of Signal from the Pentagon inspector general By David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans about an upcoming military strike in Yemen on his personal phone, according to a Pentagon inspector general's report made public Thursday that criticized the use of unapproved… Continue reading
Dec 04 FDA officials said without evidence that COVID-19 vaccines have killed children. Here's what you should know By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact COVID-19 infection carries a greater risk of myocarditis than the COVID-19 vaccines, scientists say. Continue reading
Dec 04 Trump added his name to the U.S. Institute of Peace building while fighting the organization in court By Michelle L. Price, Gary Fields, Associated Press On Wednesday, the State Department said it renamed the organization to the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace to “reflect the greatest dealmaker in our nation’s history.”… Continue reading
Dec 04 WATCH: Trump hosts Congo and Rwanda leaders to sign deal on peace, critical minerals for U.S. By Aamer Madhani, Chinedu Asadu, Ruth Alonga, Associated Press President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal on Thursday aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo and opening the region's critical mineral reserves… Continue reading