Month: May 2025
May 07, 2025
Health Care
Trump picks Casey Means for surgeon general
The announcement came after he withdrew the nomination of Fox News contributor Janette Nesheiwat. The announcement came after he withdrew the nomination of Fox News contributor Janette Nesheiwat. Health...
May 07, 2025
Politics
US, Ukraine can immediately begin capitalizing on mineral deal through natural gas sales: Kyiv’s energy minister
"The US-Ukraine deal gives the possibility to increase production of resources, which is in really demand in the European market — which is a huge market." "The US-Ukraine deal...
May 07, 2025
Politics
Trump yanks Dr. Janette Nesheiwat’s nomination for surgeon general — and announces new pick
WASHINGTON — President Trump yanked his nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat to be the next US surgeon general, opting instead to elevate someone with “impeccable ‘MAHA’ credentials.” “I am...
May 07, 2025
Politics
Scott Bessent once partied with Rep. Maxine Waters in the Bahamas: ‘Better at the Electric Slide than I was’
“This is the first time we’ve met, is that correct?” she asked, attempting to make a point about Bessent not being responsive to the numerous requests she made to...
May 07, 2025
Congress
Dem holdouts pushing to delay floor vote on crypto bill
Some key Democratic holdouts on landmark Senate cryptocurrency legislation are pushing to delay a procedural floor vote that is currently slated for Thursday to buy more time to finalize...
May 07, 2025
Health Care
Trump to pitch sweeping Medicare drug price plan
Trump wanted to advance the ‘most favored nation’ policy in his first term but faced resistance from industry and the courts. Trump wanted to advance the ‘most favored nation’...
May 07, 2025
Politics
Trump gives big boost to Long Island politician with ‘MAGA all the way’ endorsement
President Trump endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in a glowing social media post, saying the politician "is doing an incredible job" President Trump endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce...
May 07, 2025
Health Care
Trump to pull surgeon general nominee Janette Nesheiwat
The withdrawal comes after questions were raised about her academic credentials. The withdrawal comes after questions were raised about her academic credentials. Health Care
May 07, 2025
Congress
State budgets land in GOP crosshairs amid struggle to fund megabill
The plans could generate big savings, but they’re vexing Republican lawmakers — many of them former governors and state legislators.
May 07, 2025
Politics
Trump warns China he won’t lower 145% tariffs to boost trade talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he expects his talks in Switzerland with China's vice premier to be focused on "de-escalation" of tit-for-tat levies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said...