Oct 29 WATCH: Health Secretary RFK Jr. announces new FDA move to fast-track biosimilar drug approvals By Tom Murphy, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Federal regulators are trying to make it easier to develop cheaper alternatives to powerful drugs that many Americans depend on to treat autoimmune diseases or cancers. Continue reading
Oct 29 Senate votes to block tariffs on Brazil. It shows some pushback to Trump trade policy By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The legislation would terminate the national emergencies that Trump has declared to justify the tariffs. Kaine is planning similar resolutions applying to Trump's tariffs on Canada and other nations. Continue reading
Oct 29 North Korea touts missile tests as Trump visits South Korea By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Wednesday that it has conducted successful cruise missile tests, the latest display of its growing military capabilities and one that came a day before U.S. President Donald Trump visited South Korea. Trump… Continue reading
Oct 29 Democrats needed a new approach on a key House committee. Then came the uproar over Jeffrey Epstein By Matt Brown, Associated Press Rep. Robert Garcia has seized on matters like the Jeffrey Epstein files, immigration enforcement and alleged corruption as issues to grab attention and galvanize Democrats. Garcia hopes that the effort will help his party craft a more compelling message to… Continue reading
Oct 29 WATCH: Effort to fund SNAP benefits fails in Senate as shutdown continues for 29th day By Kevin Freking, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republican leaders in Congress said it’s all or nothing on Wednesday as they rejected a Democratic push to carve out food aid funding for more than 40 million Americans who stand to lose it as part of the government shutdown. Continue reading
Oct 29 Missing government data unlikely to sway Federal Reserve from rate-cut path By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The data drought raises risks for the Fed because it is widely expected to keep cutting rates in an effort to shore up growth and hiring. Yet should job gains pick up soon, the Fed may not detect the change. Continue reading
Oct 29 Trump says 'it's too bad' he can't run for a third term By Chris Megerian, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press His comments came after House Speaker Mike Johnson stated it would be impossible for Trump to keep serving as president. Johnson explained that the 22nd Amendment prevents a third term and changing it would be a lengthy process. Continue reading
Oct 29 Trump scores golden gifts as United States and Seoul advance trade talks By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Although a deal is not yet signed, the two sides are addressing details of $350 billion that would be invested in the American economy. Continue reading
Oct 28 Watch 5:43 Pressure to end shutdown ramps up on Nov. 1, ex-Trump White House official says By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura As the federal government shutdown continues, Geoff Bennett discussed political implications and how to resolve it with former White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short. He led President Trump’s congressional negotiating team nearly seven years ago during the 35-day… Continue watching
Oct 28 Watch 5:17 Why Pennsylvania's Supreme Court election has national implications By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz Election Day is a week away, and while there are some gubernatorial races getting attention, there is also a trio of votes for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that continues a trend of big spending in judicial elections. Pennsylvania is a… Continue watching