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Pfizer, Moderna Defend COVID Vaccines After Trump Remarks
Pfizer and Moderna on Wednesday defended their COVID-19 vaccines as having saved millions of lives worldwide, in separate responses to President Donald Trump's demand that pharmaceutical companies should justify the success of their pandemic drugs.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:10:51 EDT21 AGs, GOP States Join Fla. to Keep 'Alligator Alcatraz' Open
Over 21 Republican states and attorneys general are pressing the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to stay District Judge Kathleen Williams' injunction to halt construction at the mass detention center in Big Cypress National Preserve known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:05:26 EDTTrump Moves to Halt New England Offshore Wind Farms
The Trump administration is moving to block another major offshore wind project, signaling a broader push against the industry as it reconsiders approval for two large-scale wind farms off Massachusetts, The Hill reported.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:05:14 EDTAmazon to End Prime Free Ship-Sharing, Offers Household Plan
Amazon is phasing out its long-running Prime Invitee program, which allowed members to share free shipping benefits with people outside their household. The change will take effect Oct. 1, according to The Hill.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:53:33 EDTArmy Ends Bias-Reduction Program for Promotions
The Army has scrapped a Biden administration program that had a stated goal of reducing conscious and unconscious biases and using new methods for command-level promotions.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:44:58 EDTRepublicans Prepare to Change Senate Rules to Speed Trump Nominees
Republican senators say they are prepared to change the chamber's rules to get around the Democratiblockade of President Donald Trump's nominees and are discussing a proposal to make it easier to confirm multiple nominees at once.The Democrats' obstruction is "historic and...
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:44:57 EDTUAE: Israeli Annexation of West Bank Risks Abraham Accords
The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday warned that any Israeli move to annex the occupied West Bank would be a "red line," without specifying its possible impact on the landmark normalization accord between the two countries. The warning came as Israel pressed ahead with the ...
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:16:12 EDTVance on National Guard to Chicago: 'No Immediate Plans'
Vice President J.D. Vance said there were "no immediate plans" for the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, when he was asked about remarks from President Donald Trump on the issue and about the timing and size of the potential deployment. Trump has regularly said he ...
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:00:10 EDTSen. Paul: Trump's Stake in Intel a 'Bad Idea'
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., challenged President Donald Trump's decision to take a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel, calling it a "bad idea" and a "step toward socialism."
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:54:37 EDTChicago Preps for Influx of Troops, Immigration Agents
Chicago community leaders forged ahead Wednesday with preparations for the influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents the city is expecting, advising residents about their rights and organizing protests with fresh urgency.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:20:41 EDTNewsom Seeks Injunction for Trump's L.A. Guard Extension
Just hours after a federal court ruled in its favor, California is seeking a preliminary injunction to block the Trump administration from keeping National Guard troops in Los Angeles through November's election.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:22:16 EDTHouse Republicans Help Kill Effort to Censure Dem McIver
House Republicans on Wednesday helped kill an effort to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver, (D-NJ), over her involvement in a chaotic May scuffle outside an immigration detention center, reports Axios.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:08:43 EDTBowser Orders Cooperation With Federal Law Enforcement
Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., this week signed an executive order to formalize her administration's cooperation with federal forces despite her vocal criticism of President Donald Trump's decision to federalize law enforcement in the city.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:44:34 EDTExperts Want Chagas Disease Declared Endemic
Health experts are calling on government officials to declare Chagas disease -- a dangerous infection caused by a parasite -- as "endemic" in the U.S., the Daily Mail reported Wednesday.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:47:15 EDTAppeals Court OKs Illinois Ban on Carrying Guns on Mass Transit
A federal appeals court has approved Illinois' ban on carrying guns on public transit, reversing a lower court decision that found the prohibition violated the Second Amendment.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:48:39 EDTEpstein Survivor: We Are 'Creating Our Own List of Names'
Jeffrey Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips told reporters on Capitol Hill on Wednesday that victims are considering releasing a list of those tied to their abuse if the Department of Justice fails to disclose more documents.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:23:20 EDTTrump Unlawfully Canceled Harvard's Research Grants, US Judge Rules
A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that President Donald Trump's administration unlawfully terminated about $2.2 billion in grants awarded to Harvard University and can no longer cut off research funding to the prestigious Ivy League school.The decision by U.S. District...
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:32:13 EDTReport: White House, NYC's Adams in Talks Over Potential Job
As New York City mayoral candidates come under increasing pressure to drop from the race and consolidate support for the strongest challenger to democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is reportedly talking with the White House over a possible job in the Trump administration.
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:45:09 EDTWaller Urges Fed to Begin Cutting Rates This Month
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, a top contender to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair in 2026, said Wednesday that the central bank should move quickly to cut interest rates and retain flexibility to adjust its approach in the months ahead, CNBC ...
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:25:42 EDTNasdaq, S&P 500 Rise Along With Alphabet, Apple
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 ended higher Wednesday, as Alphabet jumped after a U.S. judge ruled against breaking up the Google parent and as investors were optimistic that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this month.
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