Over the weekend, the United States and China announced a temporary deal that will drastically reduce tariffs between the two economic powerhouses. Following weekend talks in Switzerland, signs emerged that the heated trade war may be cooling.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving drugmakers a deadline to lower the cost of prescription drugs in the US. The idea is to tie us drug prices to the lower prices you would find the same drug abroad, but that’s typically in government-run health systems. Some say this executive order is a shakeup to the industry, others say it’s a “bad deal” for Americans.
President Donald Trump suggested Friday that the United States should consider easing tariffs on China. The shift in tone comes as officials from both countries prepare to meet in Switzerland this weekend
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oil, trade deals and a ceasefire agreement. The President has a lot on his plate in an upcoming trip to the Middle East. The State Department said the focus will be on strengthening relations in the region, but the visit will follow a tense time after Israel launched an airstrike against Yemen rebels.
Today, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed President Trump’s proposed budget blueprint, calling it devastating for upstate New York and harmful to working families across the country. But Republicans say Democrats are exaggerating.
House Republicans could be planning big changes for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Recent reports suggest one of the latest GOP budget proposals could require states to pay a larger share for the nation’s food assistance program.
Members of President Trump’s Cabinet were on Capitol Hill Tuesday to testify and outline their funding portions of the President’s 2026 budget request.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – All eyes were on the Oval Office on Tuesday as the President met with Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney. Carney essentially ran on an anti-Trump platform. The meeting for the most part was cordial, but it comes at a time when tensions are high due to the President repeatedly stating Canada should be the next US state and imposing tariffs on our northern neighbor, which is one of our largest trading partners.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Could control of Congress get flipped in 2026? It’s a possibility. It’s still relatively early before the midterm elections but we are seeing an exodus of members planning to leave congress once their term is up. A political scientist said it’s an opportunity for Democrats to pick up some seats.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week the Senate narrowly voted down a measure that would’ve blocked President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Some said the close vote demonstrates the uneasiness with the President’s tariff plans.
