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Trump Speaks at Inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh
Trump Speaks at Inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh
Trump Speaks at Inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh
2025-07-15 12:47:06
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump traveled to Pittsburgh on Tuesday to tout tens of billions of dollars of energy and technology investments at Pennsylvania's inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit. “This is a really triumphant day for the people of the... Read More

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Small-Molecule Drugs Fuel the US Economy
Small-Molecule Drugs Fuel the US Economy

The Inflation Reduction Act represents a landmark shift in U.S. drug pricing regulation, introducing direct federal negotiation of drug prices for the first time. Notably, the IRA imposes earlier price negotiation timelines for small-molecule drugs (nine years post-approval) than for... Read More

Bipartisan Immigration Reform Act Introduced to Congress

WASHINGTON — A revised version of the Dignity Act, a bill aimed at immigration reform, was introduced Tuesday by Reps.... Read More

2025-07-16 20:51:58
Police Arrest Man Near US Capitol With Multiple Guns in His Car

WASHINGTON — Police are trying to figure out the motives of an Oregon man arrested Wednesday in Washington, D.C., after... Read More

2025-07-17 21:03:44
Medicare to Clamp Down on Payment for Skin Substitutes

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services wants to dramatically reduce what it pays for so-called “skin substitutes”... Read More

2025-07-16 18:22:39

Cybercrime

2025-07-16 18:05:38
by Tom Ramstack
Congress Told That Artificial Intelligence Is Making Criminals More Sophisticated

WASHINGTON — Computer industry experts warned Congress Wednesday about a troubling surge in crime committed with artificial intelligence. Criminals are... Read More

WASHINGTON — Computer industry experts warned Congress Wednesday about a troubling surge in crime committed with artificial intelligence. Criminals are exploiting the technology for sophisticated cyberattacks that can include fraud, identity theft and extortion using deepfake pornography, they said. “The... Read More

Aviation

2025-07-15 18:01:48
by Tom Ramstack
Congress Looks at Stopping Threats From Unauthorized Drones

WASHINGTON — The forced landing of a search and rescue helicopter over Kerr County, Texas, last week was mentioned during... Read More

WASHINGTON — The forced landing of a search and rescue helicopter over Kerr County, Texas, last week was mentioned during a congressional hearing Tuesday as an example of a security lapse that needs government intervention. The helicopter crew was trying... Read More

In The News

2025-07-15 15:12:36
by Sydney Devory
DC Schools Prioritize Free Meals for Students

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia is committed to providing free meals for students in need despite challenges created by... Read More

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia is committed to providing free meals for students in need despite challenges created by recent legislation. Seven million children are predicted to lose eligibility for free school lunches due to SNAP and Medicaid cuts... Read More

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2025-07-14 21:21:53
by Dan McCue
Supreme Court Green-Lights Dismantling of Education Department

WASHINGTON — In a major victory for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the White House... Read More

WASHINGTON — In a major victory for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the White House can move forward with plans to lay off nearly 1,400 employees at the Department of Education. As is their custom... Read More

2025-07-14 19:36:14
by Dan McCue
Trump Gives Russia Ultimatum, Seeks Ukraine Deal in 50 Days

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a stiff ultimatum on Monday, threatening Russia with crippling new... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a stiff ultimatum on Monday, threatening Russia with crippling new tariffs if he does not end his war with Ukraine within the next 50 days. In addition the president announced... Read More

2025-07-14 18:01:34
by Tom Ramstack
Appeals Court Allows Defense Dept. to Override Sept. 11 Conspirators’ Deal

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court’s ruling Friday allows the federal government to set aside a plea bargain that would... Read More

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court’s ruling Friday allows the federal government to set aside a plea bargain that would spare conspirators in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the United States from the death penalty. The plea bargain was... Read More

2025-07-14 13:32:18
by Jesse Zucker
How Much Water Is Enough?

WASHINGTON — Whether it's a Stanley tumbler clutched in the gym or a gallon-sized jug making the rounds on TikTok,... Read More

WASHINGTON — Whether it's a Stanley tumbler clutched in the gym or a gallon-sized jug making the rounds on TikTok, staying hydrated has become a full-time obsession for some people. Summer only adds to the urgency. When it’s hot out,... Read More

2025-07-11 21:22:29
by Dan McCue
HHS Bans Undocumented Immigrants From Head Start, Other Taxpayer-Funded Programs

WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday slammed the door on undocumented immigrants accessing taxpayer-funded programs,... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday slammed the door on undocumented immigrants accessing taxpayer-funded programs, saying those benefits were never intended to subsidize those in the U.S. illegally. Specifically, the department rescinded a 1998 interpretation... Read More

2025-07-11 21:07:46
by Dan McCue
New Dems Roundtable Focuses on ‘Big Bill’s’ Impact on Clean Energy

WASHINGTON — Members of the New Democrat Coalition traveled to Garner, North Carolina, on Friday to speak with voters about... Read More

WASHINGTON — Members of the New Democrat Coalition traveled to Garner, North Carolina, on Friday to speak with voters about why they believe the sweeping domestic policy package their Republican colleagues passed last week will stymie the growth of a... Read More

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