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16-03-2026 Vol 19

Year: 2025

Trump takes off for ‘historic’ Mideast trip after string of foreign policy successes

The president claimed credit Monday for averting a nuclear war in the Indian subcontinent, forcing Ukraine and Russia into peace talks, brokering a trade breakthrough with China and winning...

Letitia James’ pro-consumer push could spark ‘legal shakedowns’ and boost greedy lawyers, businesses say

New York's business groups are going to war with state Attorney General Letitia James, launching a lobbying blitz against her sweeping legislation to tighten consumer protections that they claim...

Trump to Thune and Johnson: Tariffs and drug pricing policy would save ‘hundreds of millions’ of dollars

President Donald Trump said Monday he “just called” Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to inform them about the cost savings they could recoup for their...

Trump may travel to Turkey for Putin-Zelensky talks on ending Ukraine war

"That meeting wasn't going to take place," Trump told reporters Monday. "I insisted that that meeting take place, and it is taking place." "That meeting wasn't going to take...

The leadership of the Library of Congress is in apparent dispute

The leadership of the Library of Congress is in apparent dispute after the White House moved Monday to install Justice Department’s No. 2 official as its new acting chief....

Trump says famous friend got ‘fat shot’ cheaper overseas — and drug executive copped to overcharging

Trump shared the anecdote as he signed an order Monday intended to drastically reduce the price Americans pay for pharmaceutical products — without naming the friend he was talking...

California Gov. Newsom calls on cities to ban homeless encampments on public property

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday is pushing cities to ban homeless encampments — and is using state funds to force the issue. California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday...

Trump promises to slash drug costs, tying U.S. prices to those paid abroad

The push will likely draw lawsuits from the pharmaceutical industry. The push will likely draw lawsuits from the pharmaceutical industry. ​Health Care

Trump orders sweeping drug price cuts, vows US will save ‘trillions’

Trump is reviving his signature “most favored nation” policy from his first term, with a new push to get foreign countries to take on more of the costs of research...

Trump ‘disappointed’ in Boeing for slow Air Force One delivery after Qatar plane offer raises eyebrows

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Trump said Monday he was “disappointed” with Boeing for not being quick enough to refurbish Air Force One — and praised Qatar for offering...