WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago. Yet you wouldn’t know it from listening to President Donald Trump or even some of the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve who have dismissed or even downplayed inflation. That could prove…… MORE
Vance Warns ‘Deeper’ Cuts Ahead for Federal Workers as Shutdown Enters 12th Day
Vice President JD Vance is warning of deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on. Vance spoke Sunday as the shutdown entered its 12th day. He warned that the new cuts would be “painful,” even as he said the Trump administration is working to ensure that the military would be…… MORE
Astrazeneca Agrees to Lower Drug Prices for Medicaid Under Trump Administration Deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration. Announced Friday, the agreement involves AstraZeneca offering most-favored-nation pricing — matching the lowest prices in other developed nations. This follows a similar deal by Pfizer that Trump announced last month. Both agreements build on an…… MORE
Trump Threatens Tech Export Limits, New 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports Starting Nov. 1 or Sooner
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he hasn’t canceled a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping planned for late October in South Korea after earlier expressing anger about export controls China has placed on rare earths. Asked if he had backed out, Trump said, “I haven’t canceled.” Trump has also threatened an additional 100%…… MORE
Plane Crash Reported North of Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas — A plane crashed Sunday afternoon north of Fort Worth, Tarrant County officials said. The crash occurred in the 12700 block of North Saginaw Boulevard, north of Fort Worth near Avondale, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office. The crash prompted road closures in the area, and thick, black smoke was seen…… MORE