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Trump Signs Sweeping Executive Order Slashing U.S. Drug Prices

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday targeting prescription drug costs by linking U.S. prices to cheaper international rates, promising significant savings amid fierce debate and pharmaceutical industry resistance.

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24 Hours Trump signs executive order to slash drug prices + Trump lands in Saudi Arabia for Middle East tour + French actor Gerard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault + UN chief warns of peacekeeping funding woes + UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty resigns abruptly + One in five Gaza residents face starvation risk + House Republicans propose massive Medicaid cuts + Senate GOP raises alarms on Trump Qatar jet deal + Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris robbery trial + New Jersey ramped up immigration facility protests + US and China agree to 90-day tariff truce + Trump-administered refugee program welcomes white South Africans + Newark Airport faces delays amid staffing issues + Diddy trial features explosive witness testimony + Philippines ex-President Duterte wins mayoral race + Rock climbers killed in Washington state fall

Number 1 in 5 - Gaza residents now face starvation risk, UN warns

Quote "I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer" — President Donald Trump on accepting Qatar’s $400M luxury jet

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Trump orders drug price cuts linked to foreign costs

Bernie Sanders backs Trump drug price executive order

Trump drug price plan faces skepticism from experts

President Trump's executive order aims to cut prescription drug prices by tying US costs to lower overseas prices, stirring industry backlash and political debate.

Trump lands in Saudi Arabia kicking off Gulf tour

Trump’s Gulf visit marred by jet gift ethics concerns

Trump seeks $1 trillion Saudi investment on Mideast trip

President Trump begins major Middle East tour focused on trade and diplomacy with stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, amid concerns over his business ties and regional stability.

Gerard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault in Paris

Depardieu found guilty in #MeToo landmark case

French star Depardieu gets suspended 18-month sentence

French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault in landmark trial, receiving 18-month suspended sentence amid intense media scrutiny.

UN chief warns countries to fund peace operations

UN calls for urgent peacekeeping funding boosts

UN Secretary-General warns member states about funding shortages hampering peacekeeping missions worldwide, urging urgent financial commitments.

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty quits amid financial woes

UnitedHealth stock plummets after CEO exit

New UnitedHealth chief named as forecast suspended

CEO of health insurer UnitedHealth abruptly resigns amid poor financial outlook, triggering company stock tumble and suspension of 2025 forecast.

One in five Gaza residents face starvation risk

Gaza starvation risk grows under blockade

UN warns Gaza edging closer to famine

The Gaza Strip faces severe humanitarian crisis, with one in five residents at risk of starvation amid Israeli blockades, UN warns of impending famine.

House GOP unveils massive Medicaid cuts plan

Democrats slam GOP Medicaid reform as impossible

GOP faces internal strife over budget bill Medicaid cuts

House Republicans unveil sweeping plan to cut Medicaid funding by $880 billion, sparking fierce political debate and opposition from Democrats and governors.

Senate GOP scrutinizes Trump’s Qatar jet gift

Rand Paul warns against Trump accepting Qatari jet

GOP senators blast Trump-Qatar jet deal as risky

Senate Republicans express safety and legal concerns over President Trump's plan to accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar as the new Air Force One.

Kim Kardashian arrives to testify in Paris robbery trial

Kim Kardashian to testify against 'grandpa robbers'

Stylist hears Kim screaming during Paris heist

Kim Kardashian set to take the witness stand in Paris trial for 2016 armed robbery where she was held at gunpoint, expected to deliver emotional testimony.

Democrats storm NJ ICE facility, face backlash

Newark ICE protests continue amid arrests

NJ AG investigates Democrat riot at ICE center

Protests and clashes erupt at New Jersey ICE detention facilities, with efforts to block entrances and frequent law enforcement confrontations making headlines.

US-China agree to 90-day tariff truce

Tariffs paused as US and China seek deal

Dow leaps amid US-China trade truce news

United States and China have agreed on a 90-day truce in the ongoing tariff war, temporarily rolling back punitive tariffs in a major trade de-escalation.

White South African refugees arrive under Trump

Afrikaners granted US refugee status amid protests

Trump administration welcomes white Afrikaners

Trump administration welcomes white South African 'Afrikaners' as refugees to the United States under a special program amid controversy and opposition.

Newark airport faces third radar outage in weeks

FAA may cut flights at Newark amid ongoing troubles

Duffy warns flying chaos worsening at Newark

Newark Liberty International Airport struggles with multiple air traffic control outages and staffing shortages leading to widespread flight delays and public frustration.

Diddy trial unveils witness claims of abuse

Male escort narrates perverse acts in Diddy case

Diddy accused of sex abuse in courtroom drama

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal trial features disturbing witness testimonies revealing allegations of sexual abuse and violence within his alleged criminal enterprise.

Duterte wins mayoral race from detention

Duterte family claims political comeback

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte wins mayoral election in his home city despite detention at the International Criminal Court, signaling political resilience.

Three climbers killed in North Cascades accident

Rock climbing fall claims three lives in Washington

Fatal mountain accident raises safety alarms

In Washington State, three climbers died in a fatal fall during a mountain descent, raising concerns over climbing safety and equipment failure.

House GOP tax bill includes favored Trump breaks

Tax ‘big beautiful bill’ gains traction in Congress

GOP plan blends tax cuts with spending shifts

House Republicans unveil tax package boosting Trump-backed breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, while facing internal debate and some costs concerns.

Trump admin asks SCOTUS to renew Venezuelan deportations

TPS protections for Afghans to end under Trump

Trump ramps up deportation flights nationwide

Trump administration intensifies deportations and court actions targeting migrants, including Venezuelans and Afghans, amid rising immigration enforcement.

DNC votes to void David Hogg’s vice chair win

David Hogg faces removal amid party backlash

DNC panel pushes to scrap Hogg’s election

Democratic National Committee moves to remove David Hogg as party’s vice chair amid internal disputes and controversies surrounding his leadership.

Honda reports 76% plunge in operating profits

Nissan to cut 11,000 jobs amid sales slump

Japanese carmakers brace for tariff impact

Japan’s automotive sector reels from a massive profit plunge amid impact of U.S. tariffs, with Honda and Nissan announcing major losses and job cuts.

Trump defends Qatar jet gift despite GOP concerns

Ethics experts slam Trump’s $400M Qatar plane deal

Senator calls Qatar jet acceptance a ‘grift’

Controversy swirls as President Trump accepts a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar amid ethics, security, and political backlash from both parties.

House GOP targets Ivy League endowment taxes

GOP raises tax cap on Harvard’s huge endowment

House Republicans propose major tax hikes on elite university endowments including Harvard as part of sweeping budget legislation.

Trump offers to join Putin-Zelensky peace talks

Ukraine challenges Putin as peace talks loom

Zelensky plans Turkey meeting with Putin, invites Trump

President Trump’s offer to join peace talks between Russia and Ukraine sparks global diplomatic moves as negotiations for conflict resolution continue.

Biden health scare after prostate nodule found

Further evaluation ordered for Biden’s medical issue

Biden aides reportedly considered wheelchair use if reelected

Joe Biden faces health concerns after a small prostate nodule was discovered during a routine medical evaluation, prompting further tests and public scrutiny.

House GOP moves to hitch food benefit costs to states

Republicans drive stricter SNAP work rules

Food aid reforms part of stunning GOP tax plan

House Republicans propose plans to increase SNAP work requirements and force states to share food benefit costs, aiming to offset tax cuts and spending shifts.

Severe weather threat ramps up in Plains and Midwest

More storms forecast mid to late week

Massive warehouse fire disrupts rail in Baltimore

Environmental and extreme weather concerns rise as severe storms threaten Plains and Midwest, while wildfire and fire incidents cause destruction across affected areas.

GOP plan bars non-citizens from tax-funded food stamps

House GOP proposes stricter food aid eligibility

House Republicans push plan to restrict food stamp access by barring most non-citizens from federal benefits as part of legislative efforts supporting Trump’s agenda.

Ticketmaster shows total ticket prices upfront

Biden admin junk fee rule goes live

Consumers to see all fees on tickets before purchase

Biden-era 'junk fee' regulation comes into force, prompting Ticketmaster to disclose all ticket fees upfront, ending hidden charges for consumers.

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