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Trump to Sign Executive Order Slashing U.S. Drug Prices by Up to 80%, Targets Pharma Industry
President Donald Trump announced he will sign a sweeping executive order on Monday aimed at cutting the cost of some medications by tying Medicare reimbursements to the lowest prices paid in other developed nations. The move revives a controversial "Most Favored Nation" policy blocked during his first term and signals a renewed push to confront pharmaceutical pricing ahead of November's elections. President Donald Trump announced he will sign a sweeping executive order on Monday aimed at cutting the cost of some medications by tying Medicare reimbursements to the lowest prices paid in other developed nations. The move revives a controversial "Most Favored Nation" policy blocked during his first term and signals a renewed push to confront pharmaceutical pricing ahead of November's elections. -
DHS Says Arrests Possible for House Democrats After ICE Facility Clash in New Jersey
Federal authorities are weighing potential criminal charges against three Democratic members of Congress from New Jersey after a confrontation Friday at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark escalated into physical altercations with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The incident, which involved U.S. Reps. LaMonica McIver, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Rob Menendez, was captured on body camera footage, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Federal authorities are weighing potential criminal charges against three Democratic members of Congress from New Jersey after a confrontation Friday at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark escalated into physical altercations with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The incident, which involved U.S. Reps. LaMonica McIver, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Rob Menendez, was captured on body camera footage, according to the Department of Homeland Security. -
Trump Declares ‘Total Reset’ in U.S.-China Trade Talks Amid Tariff Standstill
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States and China had reached a "total reset" in their strained trade relationship following a marathon day of high-level negotiations in Geneva. The talks, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, were held with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and lasted over eight hours without a formal agreement. Discussions are expected to resume Sunday. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States and China had reached a "total reset" in their strained trade relationship following a marathon day of high-level negotiations in Geneva. The talks, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, were held with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and lasted over eight hours without a formal agreement. Discussions are expected to resume Sunday. -
Trump Considering Suspending Habeas Corpus Amid Immigration Battle, Stephen Miller Confirms
President Trump is actively considering suspending the writ of habeas corpus to expedite deportations of undocumented immigrants, according to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Friday, Miller said the administration is weighing the rare constitutional maneuver as it clashes with federal courts over immigration enforcement. President Trump is actively considering suspending the writ of habeas corpus to expedite deportations of undocumented immigrants, according to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Friday, Miller said the administration is weighing the rare constitutional maneuver as it clashes with federal courts over immigration enforcement. -
Trump Backs Possible Tax Hike on Rich, Then Urges GOP to Avoid Political Fallout
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be "OK" with raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans but cautioned fellow Republicans that the political risks may outweigh the benefits. The remarks, posted to his Truth Social platform, came as House Republicans work to finalize a sweeping tax and spending package, with Trump playing an increasingly hands-on role in shaping its contents. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be "OK" with raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans but cautioned fellow Republicans that the political risks may outweigh the benefits. The remarks, posted to his Truth Social platform, came as House Republicans work to finalize a sweeping tax and spending package, with Trump playing an increasingly hands-on role in shaping its contents. -
New York to Send Up to $400 ‘Inflation Refund’ Checks to 8.2 Million Residents Under $254 Billion Budget
More than 8 million New York residents will receive direct "inflation refund" checks later this year, following a tentative agreement between Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers. The payments, which are part of the state's $254 billion fiscal year 2026 budget, are expected to cost $2 billion and will be sent automatically to qualifying taxpayers. More than 8 million New York residents will receive direct "inflation refund" checks later this year, following a tentative agreement between Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers. The payments, which are part of the state's $254 billion fiscal year 2026 budget, are expected to cost $2 billion and will be sent automatically to qualifying taxpayers. -
Dozens Arrested After Columbia University Library Protest Sparks NYPD Response
New York police arrested more than 70 pro-Palestinian protesters Wednesday after they occupied a reading room inside Columbia University's Butler Library, the latest flashpoint in a campus protest movement that has drawn escalating scrutiny and penalties from the Trump administration. New York police arrested more than 70 pro-Palestinian protesters Wednesday after they occupied a reading room inside Columbia University's Butler Library, the latest flashpoint in a campus protest movement that has drawn escalating scrutiny and penalties from the Trump administration. -
U.S. Issues Emergency Travel Warning After India-Pakistan Drone Attacks Kill Civilians
The United States issued an urgent travel alert for Pakistan on Thursday following an Indian drone strike near Lahore that injured four Pakistani soldiers and killed a civilian, escalating military tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The U.S. Consulate General in Lahore directed all personnel to shelter in place amid reports of drone explosions and possible airspace incursions in the city. The United States issued an urgent travel alert for Pakistan on Thursday following an Indian drone strike near Lahore that injured four Pakistani soldiers and killed a civilian, escalating military tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The U.S. Consulate General in Lahore directed all personnel to shelter in place amid reports of drone explosions and possible airspace incursions in the city. -
Trump Refuses to Lower 145% Tariffs on China Ahead of High-Stakes Trade Talks
President Donald Trump on Wednesday ruled out easing the United States' sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports ahead of a critical round of trade talks, a stance that risks deepening the current deadlock with Beijing and further disrupting global commerce. President Donald Trump on Wednesday ruled out easing the United States' sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports ahead of a critical round of trade talks, a stance that risks deepening the current deadlock with Beijing and further disrupting global commerce. -
Biden Defends Timing of Withdrawal, Says Early Exit Wouldn’t Have Changed Trump Victory
Former President Joe Biden said he does not believe his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race came too late, dismissing suggestions that an earlier departure could have prevented President Donald Trump's re-election. In his first post-White House interview, Biden told BBC journalist Nick Robinson that the timing of his exit had little bearing on the final result. Former President Joe Biden said he does not believe his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race came too late, dismissing suggestions that an earlier departure could have prevented President Donald Trump's re-election. In his first post-White House interview, Biden told BBC journalist Nick Robinson that the timing of his exit had little bearing on the final result.