Senate passes spending cuts; Epstein case tensions rise
President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar clawback package was passed early Thursday morning. The final vote tally was 51-48, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joining every Democrat in voting against it. The package will now be sent to the House, which has until Friday to pass it.
Spending cuts divide lawmakers in U.S.
Lawmakers are currently facing a divide as they debate proposed spending cuts, most notably in areas such as education and foreign aid. The disagreements center around the extent and impact of the cuts, with some lawmakers arguing for austerity measures while others advocate for maintaining or even increasing funding levels in certain areas.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay opens its new family-friendly park Wild Oasis
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is now welcoming visitors to their family-friendly remodeled ‘Jungala’ area, which is now called ‘Wild Oasis’.
San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Trump pushes lawmakers to pass tax bill; China trade deal
President Donald Trump held an event on Thursday at the White House to make the case for his massive tax and immigration package as the Senate eyes a vote in the coming days. Trump also says the United States has now signed a trade deal with China, adding that he expects to have a deal with India soon.
Trump administration: Immigration, economy, foreign policy
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon at the White House. During the briefing, Leavitt discussed topics including immigration, the economy, foreign affairs and the Israel-Iran conflict.
'Razor blade throat': What to know about COVID's new Nimbus variant
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
FULL: President Trump delivers remarks on U.S. Steel Deal
President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. The president's visit to Pittsburgh comes one week after a social media post on Truth Social, signaling to what Trump called a "planned partnership" with Nippon Steel. At the event, Trump said that he would set tariffs on steel imported into the United States at 50%, double their current rate. Trump was joined on stage by several U.S. steel workers who shared words of praise for the new deal.
U.S. steel leaders speak with President Trump on new deal
President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. The president's visit to Pittsburgh comes one week after a social media post on Truth Social, signaling to what Trump called a "planned partnership" with Nippon Steel. At the event, Trump said that he would set tariffs on steel imported into the United States at 50%, double their current rate. U.S. steel leaders stood and spoke with Trump to voice their support.
President Trump says tariffs on steel to double to 50% from 25%
President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. The president's visit to Pittsburgh comes one week after a social media post on Truth Social, signaling to what Trump called a "planned partnership" with Nippon Steel. At the event, Trump announced he would set tariffs on steel imported into the United States at 50%, double their current rate.
President Trump, Elon Musk answer questions in Oval Office
President Donald Trump held a press conference with Elon Musk on Friday afternoon in the Oval Office. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda. After honoring Musk's accomplishments and contributions, Trump and Musk both answered reporter's questions in the Oval Office. Topics touched on included DOGE, immigration, business, economy and the Ukraine.
FULL: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Fort Myers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with health care leaders on Thursday morning in Fort Myers. At the event, DeSantis announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death. DeSantis also shared positive opinions on the announcement U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made earlier this week that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on RFK Jr. COVID vaccine recommendation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and leaders in health care spoke Thursday morning in Fort Myers. At the event, DeSantis started his comments by sharing shared positive opinions on the announcement U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made earlier this week that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. The controversial announcement was made weeks before a CDC advisory panel was set to weigh in.
RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, breaking from CDC guidance ahead of an upcoming advisory panel vote.
US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report
The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
New FDA seasonal COVID-19 shot guidance seeks ‘evidence based’ approach
The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.
Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada
A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive."
Trump arrives in Middle East; stocks surge after tariff pause
President Donald Trump arrived Tuesday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is his first stop of a four-day trip that will include visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The trip is also the first major overseas tour since Trump returned to the White House. The visit is largely expected to focus on business deals with the oil-rich region. In addition, U.S. stocks have surged after Trump’s top trade officials brokered a de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels.