Would 100% and 200% Tariffs Make Generic Drugs More Secure?
Trump announced phased 100% and 200% tariffs on imported generic medicines. The debate centers on reshoring, prices, and shortages.
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Should the FAA Waive Environmental Rules for Commercial Rocket Launches?
The FAA wants to waive some environmental requirements for commercial space licenses. Supporters see speed and competitiveness; critics see risk.
Senate Committee Advances Erica Schwartz’s Nomination to Lead the CDC
A Senate committee advanced Erica Schwartz’s CDC-director nomination, sending questions about science, vaccines and agency independence to the full Senate.
Trump Administration Ends Temporary Medicare Part D Premium Subsidy
CMS will end a temporary subsidy that lowered Medicare Part D premiums, but exact 2027 plan prices will not be available until the fall.
Ninth Circuit Rejects Expanded Mandatory Immigration Detention Without Bond Hearings
A divided Ninth Circuit ruled that many immigrants arrested inside the United States must have a chance to seek release on bond.
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
The Senate’s final 51-47 vote confirms Jay Clayton to coordinate the 18-member U.S. intelligence community after a turbulent transition.
FCC Restricts New Foreign-Made Robots and Power Inverters
The FCC has restricted authorization of new foreign-made mobile robots and connected power inverters, citing cybersecurity and supply-chain risks.
Trump Announces Trade Probe Into EU Tech Fines as Tariff Threat Grows
President Trump announced a trade investigation after new EU fines against Google, raising the possibility of tariffs in a wider technology dispute.
Parental Rights or Student Privacy? Fact-Checking the School Records Debate
Federal investigations involving four school districts have renewed debate over parental access, student privacy, FERPA, and PPRA.
Gordie Howe Bridge Opens as U.S.-Canada Tariff Fight Deepens
The long-awaited Detroit-Windsor bridge is open, but new U.S. tariffs and a revised toll agreement are testing the U.S.-Canada partnership.
Senate Advances Jay Clayton Toward DNI Confirmation
A 51-43 cloture vote moved Jay Clayton closer to leading U.S. intelligence agencies, but the final confirmation vote has not happened yet.
DOE Court Filing Says Politics Drove Selection of Clean-Energy Grant Cuts
A signed DOE court filing says political identity alone determined which proposed clean-energy grant cancellations were placed in an October 2025 termination batch.
