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Committee bans thimerosal in flu vaccines, aligning with Trump health initiative

Tuesday, July 8 by TNND

(TNND) — In a significant development for President Trump's Make America Healthy Again initiative, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted to eliminate the use of the controversial neurotoxin thimerosal from vaccines.The committee's decision, passed with a 5-1 vote, restricts flu vaccines to those free of thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound that has been... Read More.

Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea

Tuesday, July 8 by AP

WASHINGTON -President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with the two crucial U.S. allies in Asia.Trump provided notice of the tariffs to begin on Aug. 1 by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the... Read More.

Trump celebrates major legislative win as Congress shifts focus to 2026 budget battle

Monday, July 7 by News 9

WASHINGTON -After President Donald Trump signed what he calls his "one big beautiful bill" into law, attention in Washington is already turning toward the next political challenge: passing a federal budget for fiscal year 2026.Despite the celebratory mood at the White House, lawmakers face a tight deadline. With less than three months left in the... Read More.

Paramount agrees to $16M settlement with Trump over CBS’ ’60 Minutes’ editing dispute

Friday, July 4 by TNND

(TNND) — Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million in settlement with President Donald Trump over the editing of CBS’ “60 Minutes” interview with the former Vice President and then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris in October.According to several media outlets, Paramount stated that the money will go to Trump’s... Read More.

Trump nominated for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for historic Israel-Iran ceasefire

Wednesday, June 25 by TNND

(TNND) — President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for his “extraordinary and historic role” in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.In a letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia wrote, "President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed... Read More.

Trump blasts CNN and MSNBC, calls them ‘gutless losers’ over Iran strike coverage

Wednesday, June 25 by The National News Desk(TNND)

(TNND) — President Trump in true Trump form Tuesday morning calling out what he calls the “Fake News” media.As he left the White House, Trump responded to questions about the war between Israel and Iran, focusing on CNN in particular saying, "You're gutless losers. I say that to CNN because I... Read More.

Trump says U.S. trade “deal with China is done,” after tariff talks

Thursday, June 12 by AP

Cargo Ship in ChinaPresident Trump declared on Wednesday morning that a U.S. trade "deal with China is done." The U.S. leader offered a few key details of a "framework deal" reached between senior U.S. and Chinese trade representatives in London on Tuesday, but he acknowledged that both he and Chinese President Xi... Read More.

Supreme Court lets Trump end legal protections for over 500,000 immigrants from 4 countries

Friday, May 30 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday again cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip temporary legal protections from hundreds of thousands of immigrants for now, pushing the total number of people who could be newly exposed to deportation to nearly 1 million.The justices lifted a... Read More.

Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

Wednesday, May 28 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million, a senior administration official said Tuesday, intensifying the president’s clash with the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.The government already has canceled more than $2.6 billion in federal research grants for the Ivy League school,... Read More.

President Trump marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

Monday, May 26 by CBS News

President Trump on Monday visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivered remarks at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day by honoring those who have died while serving their country."Every day the Republic stands is only possible because of those who did what had to be done when duty called," Mr. Trump... Read More.

Trump threatens 25% tariff against Apple on foreign-made iPhones

Monday, May 26 by Beverly Cantrell

President Trump threatened to impose a fresh round of tariffs Friday morning, including a 25% tariff on Apple if they do not shift some of their iPhone production to the U.S."I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhones that will be sold in the United States of America... Read More.

Trump administration restricts eligible COVID vaccine recipients

Thursday, May 22 by CBS News

The Food and Drug Administration says it has decided to continue approving COVID-19 vaccine updates for seniors and others at higher risk of severe disease, but will require vaccine makers to conduct major new clinical trials before approving them for wider use. The decision means many Americans without underlying conditions... Read More.