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Trump Suggests US May Lower Fentanyl-Related Tariffs on China
President Donald Trump said he intends to discuss the matter with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during their meeting in South Korea.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Measure to Roll Back Tariffs on Brazil
The measure overturning Trump’s tariff order now heads to the GOP-led House, where it faces long odds of advancing.
Trump Arrives in South Korea for Summit With Regional Leaders
The U.S. president’s visit to South Korea comes amid regional tensions and economic negotiations, with meetings set alongside key Asian leaders.
Pact to Revive South Carolina Power Project Signals Trump’s ‘Nuclear Renaissance’ Gaining Traction
In the tentative deal, Brookfield will supply Santee Cooper with electricity and sell the rest to developments the new power source will draw to the region.
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How Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air Travel and Air Traffic Control
From controllers working without pay to delayed flights, here’s what the shutdown means for U.S. air travel.
‘Showing Up in Droves’—Gen Z Trades Graduation Caps for Hard Hats
The share of Generation Z workers in the construction labor force more than doubled between 2019 and 2023, according to a recent report.
Los Angeles Dethrones Chicago as ‘Rattiest’ US City
Los Angeles’ year-round warm weather, dense neighborhoods, and abundance of restaurants make the city a breeding ground for rats, according to a new report.
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GOP Report Claims Biden’s Autopen Use Undermined Presidential Oversight
Interviews with former White House officials suggest the autopen approval process was ‘ripe for exploitation.’
Bill Gates Calls on UN to Pivot Funding From Climate to Health Care
In a post to coincide with his 70th birthday, the Microsoft billionaire said funding for poverty alleviation and vaccines would be more beneficial.
US–China Competition Intensifies During Trump’s Asia Trip as Beijing Courts Nations
ASEAN’s 11 members also comprise China’s biggest trading partner, with bilateral trade totaling $771 billion last year.
Government Remains Closed After 13th Vote to Reopen Fails
Democrats refuse to reopen until Republicans come to terms on health care proposals, but GOP leaders say negotiations must be conducted under regular order.
Food Stamps to Be Paused for 42 Million Americans: What to Know
Congress has not approved money to keep benefits flowing to recipients.
These States Lose Most If Federal Food Aid Runs Out
Large states stand to lose the most federal funding, but a higher percentage of the population receives food assistance in some smaller states.
CDC Reports Dozens of People on Cruise Ship Sickened With Norovirus
The voyage departed from Montreal on Oct. 16 and is due to finish in Boston on Oct. 27.
Contingency Funds Aren’t Legally Available for Food Stamps: House Speaker
The program, known as SNAP, is due to run out of money on Nov. 1, the USDA has warned.
Treasury Secretary Warns US Won’t Be Able to Pay Military by Nov. 15
The warning comes in the fourth week of the ongoing government shutdown.
US Announces 4 New Deals on Trade, Rare Earths in Southeast Asia
President Donald Trump is currently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a trade summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Fetterman Reiterates Call for Filibuster ‘Carve Out’ to Prevent Future Government Shutdowns
Fetterman said Democrats previously supported ending the filibuster.
These Wyoming Ranchers Want a Regenerative Revolution
Could their high-tech approach to age-old practices change the game for other ranchers?
Kamala Harris Teases New White House Run: ‘I Am Not Done’
The 61-year-old former vice president confirmed to the BBC that a bid for the presidency in 2028 is still on the table.
