Apr 10 The Trump administration just updated rules for CDC's vaccine advisory panel, allowing inclusion of RFK Jr. allies By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press The changes published Thursday come after a recent legal defeat that has at least temporarily halted meetings of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which for decades has recommended how best to use the nation’s vaccines. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the U.S. as he heads to negotiations in Pakistan By Michelle L. Price, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts, set off Friday to lead mediated talks with Iran in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad. Continue reading
Apr 09 Federal judge finds Pentagon in violation of court order to restore reporters' access By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters, a setback in the administration's efforts to impede the work of journalists. Continue reading
Apr 09 EPA proposes gutting rules for handling toxic coal ash, a move that threatens groundwater By Michael Phillis, Alexa St. John, Associated Press The Trump administration on Thursday proposed weakening rules for the disposal of ash produced by burning coal that can contain hazardous heavy metals and contaminate groundwater. Continue reading
Apr 09 In this era of political violence, candidate security costs are higher, new report says By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Security spending for congressional and presidential campaigns has jumped fivefold over the past decade as an increasingly hostile political environment has led to escalating threats against public officials, ranging from doxing to assassination plots, according to a report released Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 2:31 In rare public address, Melania Trump denies close relationship with Epstein By Liz Landers, Doug Adams In a rare public address from the White House, First Lady Melania Trump today denied allegations she had a close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. White House Correspondent Liz Landers reports. Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch 5:00 Trump's Iran strategy and rhetoric face scrutiny as Congress returns from recess By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Democrats in Congress tried unsuccessfully to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran. While Republicans blocked the move, it highlights an issue to take up when Congress returns from recess. There is growing concern among Democrats and some of the… Continue watching
Apr 09 Fact-checking Trump and Hegseth's claims of U.S. 'victory' in the Iran war By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Based on available information, the U.S. and its military partner, Israel, achieved significant battlefield wins, experts said. However, they said that calling it a "total victory" overlooks significant strategic setbacks for the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 09 'Why is this so high?' Electric bills in West Virginia now top mortgages despite Trump's promises By Margie Mason, Associated Press West Virginians are angry and perplexed over soaring utility costs in one of the most energy-rich, yet poorest, corners of America, where families have been forced to choose between paying for food or heat. Continue reading
Apr 09 Appeals court decides against Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration By Associated Press The ruling followed another judge's order that forced President Donald Trump's administration to remove a label tainting the company as a national security risk. Continue reading