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Michael Cohen and Donald Trump are scheduled for a public phone interview on a New York City radio show following their reported reconciliation. Cohen stated that he is unsure if they will discuss presidential clemency regarding his three-year prison sentence conviction. The article notes Cohen was the star witness in the 2024 hush money case and previously criticized events like the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Gabe Evans is running for reelection in Colorado’s most competitive congressional district. Historically, Joe Biden won the 8th Congressional District by five points in 2020. However, Donald Trump won the district in 2024 by two points—a margin larger than one of Evans' victories.

According to an analysis of State Department data by the Pew Research Center, refugee admissions in the United States are on pace to hit a record low for the first 10 months of the fiscal year. The U.S. admitted 10,258 refugees during the initial period and has capped admissions at 17,500 for fiscal 2026. In comparison, the country admitted 100,034 refugees during a previous full year when Biden was president.

Federal data reports that U.S. prescription drug prices fell 3.1% from a year ago, marking the steepest year-over-year drop since 1963. Although the White House credits these price declines to Trump's drug deals, experts note that other factors are potentially more significant contributors. These complex factors include Medicare negotiations allowed by the Inflation Reduction Act and increased market competition from generic or biosimilar drugs.

Recent federal data shows that U.S. prescription drug prices declined 3.1% from a year ago, the steepest drop since 1963. While Donald Trump has taken credit for these drops through “most favored nation” deals, experts suggest other factors are equally significant. These contributors include competition from generic and biosimilar products, as well as policy changes like the Inflation Reduction Act's allowance for Medicare to negotiate drug costs.

U.S. prescription drug prices declined 3.1% from a year ago, marking the steepest drop since 1963. Although President Donald Trump claims credit via 'most favored nation' deals, experts note the price reduction is complex. Contributing factors include Medicare's ability to negotiate costs through policies like the Inflation Reduction Act, and market competition fueled by generic and biosimilar drugs.

Hasan Piker, a self-described Marxist who gained millions of followers by making outrageous commentary, has become a key figure on the radical Left. Democrats are reportedly desperate to regain the support of young men, as these demographics favored candidates like former President Trump in 2016 and 2024. In attempts to reverse those losses, Democratic figures have staged stunts aimed at attracting male Millennials and Gen Z.

Black lung cases among Appalachian coal miners have surged to near 50-year highs due to mixed coal mine dust containing silica, which can cause pneumoconiosis. Advocates are demanding that federal regulations be enforced, citing data from the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and NIOSH. The problem is aggravated by deeper mining operations that expose workers not only to coal but also to rock/silica dust.

The White House shared an image of Donald Trump displaying a Washington Post headline reporting that prescription drug prices saw their sharpest drop in more than 60 years. However, the content notes that experts cited within the article actually attributed this significant price decrease to Joe Biden, rather than Trump.

Donald Trump has a tendency to avoid accepting blame for various issues, such as economic concerns or problems like vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, often pointing fingers at predecessors. This perceived strategy involves shifting responsibility onto others rather than owning failures. The critique of this behavior is heightened amid efforts by Republicans to retain control of Congress before November's midterms.

The article analyzes Donald Trump's tendency to shift blame when things go wrong, describing it as a strategy of being responsible for nothing while remaining in charge of everything. Examples provided include blaming Joe Biden for economic issues and insisting that vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by poor workmanship. Furthermore, he frames his stance on Iran as correcting opportunities squandered by earlier presidents regarding Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

The article analyzes Donald Trump’s tendency to shift blame for various problems, such as economic concerns and vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, onto others, including predecessors and Congress. This behavior is described as a political strategy of being in charge of everything but responsible for nothing when things go badly. This pattern is noted as gaining focus ahead of the midterm elections.

Dr. Anthony Fauci declined a request to appear voluntarily before a second Senate panel following a partisan contempt vote by majority Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee. His lawyer argued that any effort to compel his appearance would be for political purposes and constitute harassment. The controversy stems from a July hearing where Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 100 times, setting up an investigation into his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A judge dismissed a yearslong case in Nevada against six Republicans accused of submitting a bogus certificate falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election. This ruling marks the latest setback for efforts to prosecute fake electors, following similar dismissals in Arizona, Michigan and Georgia. The Nevada Attorney General plans to appeal this dismissal.

A judge dropped a yearslong case in Nevada against six Republicans accused of submitting a bogus certificate regarding the 2020 election. Judge Mary Kay Holthus ruled that there was a lack of evidence showing the electors intended to deceive government officials, also determining that the state failed to disclose exculpatory evidence.

A judge ruled that a yearslong case against six Nevada Republicans has been dismissed after they were accused of submitting a bogus certificate regarding the state’s 2020 presidential election. Judge Mary Kay Holthus determined there was insufficient evidence to prove the electors intended to deceive government officials, and also found that the state failed to disclose exculpatory evidence to the grand jury.

DOJ officials reported scrambling after Joe Biden’s end-of-term clemency grants were announced, as records showed that many commutations bypassed normal vetting and review. The process led to criticism regarding procedural gaps, including questions about separate sentences for a career offender and the handling of Hunter Biden's pardon. Furthermore, U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland questioned multiple North Dakota commutations because neither sentencing judges nor victims had been consulted.

Justice Department officials scrambled after former President Joe Biden's clemency grants were announced, as internal emails showed that many commutations bypassed the agency’s normal vetting procedures. The process faced criticism regarding a lack of proper review and consultation with sentencing judges, prosecutors, or victims in several instances. Officials also had to work through errors concerning Hunter Biden’s pardon details.

Democrats are meeting in Austin, Texas, to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar, proposing a new order that frontloads states like South Carolina and Nevada. This overhaul aims to give greater influence to states with Black and Latino voters, moving away from the traditional early states of Iowa and New Hampshire. However, the proposed schedule has faced disappointment and criticism from officials in both Iowa and New Hampshire.

Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar, with plans to cement South Carolina's primary as the first on January 22. The proposed overhaul aims to give greater influence to states reflecting the party’s coalition, differing from years when Iowa and New Hampshire led the contest. Meanwhile, the group faces internal turmoil regarding leadership and lags behind Republicans in fundraising.

Democrats are meeting to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar, with plans to frontload states such as South Carolina (Jan 22) and Nevada (Feb 1). This overhaul is designed to give greater influence to states reflecting Black and Latino voters, departing from previous reliance on Iowa and New Hampshire. The proposed changes have drawn criticism from officials in both Iowa and New Hampshire.

An opinion piece argues that Donald Trump has failed to deliver on his promises during his second term. The article also criticizes supporters who continue to blame previous administrations like Joe Biden and Barack Obama.

Hunter Biden stated that his father, Joe Biden, has prostate cancer which has metastasized into his bones, causing pain and being very debilitating. Despite his illness, sources report he continues to speak publicly on issues important to him. He was also mentioned as planning to publish a memoir titled “Promise Me, America.”

Democratic incumbents are facing primary challenges concerning age, exemplified by John Larson's run for re-election based on his commitment to adjusting Social Security benefits. His challenger, Luke Bronin, argues that the party needs more energy and effectiveness to defeat Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. The article details a broader conversation around "passing the torch" amid aging Baby Boomers in Congress.

Democratic incumbents in Congressional primaries are facing challengers calling for younger or more progressive lawmakers. In Connecticut’s first Congressional district, John Larson, running for his fifteenth term at age 78, faces Luke Bronin, who is 47. The debate highlights balancing seniority and legislative commitment (like Social Security) against the need for party energy to oppose Donald Trump.

Democratic incumbents in Congressional primaries are being challenged regarding age, as highlighted by the Connecticut’s first Congressional district race. John Larson ran for re-election, citing his commitment to making necessary adjustments to Social Security benefits. His challenger, Luke Bronin, argued that the Democratic Party requires more energy and effectiveness to challenge Donald Trump.

A Senate committee is scheduled to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions regarding COVID-19. The panel, led by Sen. Rand Paul, may refer him to the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney’s Office for potential prosecution. This situation highlights complicated legal questions concerning lawmakers' ability to compel testimony from previously pardoned witnesses.

A Senate committee is set to vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions regarding COVID-19 handling. Separately, Iran announced that an agreement with Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz is in the “final stage” of drafting, reportedly contingent on the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iranian ports.

A Senate committee is scheduled to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department over his refusal to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential action follows that Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a hearing before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. This episode raises complicated questions about lawmakers' ability to compel testimony from previously pardoned witnesses.

A federal judge dismissed a seditious conspiracy case against members of the Oath Keepers at the Trump administration’s request, criticizing the Justice Department for absolving the defendants. The dismissal, following the Biden administration’s vacating of convictions, closes the book on Jan. 6 cases affected by Trump’s pardons.

President Donald Trump interacted with a toddler during a Nevada event, stopping the child from wandering off-stage and joking about not wanting him to 'be Biden and fall.' The toddler later repeated 'Thank you for my Trump Account' into a microphone, prompting applause. Trump highlighted his administration's tax policies and Trump Accounts with a Las Vegas couple and their children.

President Donald Trump interacted with a toddler during a Nevada event, joking about former President Joe Biden after preventing the child from falling off stage. The toddler repeated 'Thank you for my Trump Account' after prompting from his mother, drawing applause from the crowd.

The article challenges the conventional view that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) failed to deliver political benefits for Democrats in the 2024 election. It argues that the law’s clean-energy tax credits spurred $185 billion in private investment, creating factories in communities like Lordstown, Ohio, and that key components of the law remain effective despite claims of its repeal.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a congressional hearing on his handling of the pandemic, prompting a Republican-led committee to consider holding him in contempt and referring the matter to the Justice Department. The legal debate centers on whether a pardon Fauci received from President Joe Biden invalidated his Fifth Amendment protections, with some experts arguing he had valid concerns about potential state prosecutions and false-statement investigations.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing to avoid answering questions. Legal experts question whether his invocation was valid, citing a Biden pardon and statute of limitations issues. The Supreme Court has ruled the Fifth Amendment protects against real criminal dangers, not speculative ones.

The US Senate stopgap spending bill does not renew $38.6 billion in annual transportation funding from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, which expires Sept. 30. The stopgap measure, passed by the Senate, keeps the government funded at current levels through Dec. 11 but leaves states facing budget cuts starting Oct. 1, affecting transportation programs for bridges, airports, and transit.

Michigan's primary will serve as a key indicator of the Democratic Party's direction, with voters choosing between Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Bernie Sanders, and Rep. Haley Stevens. The Pulse discusses the stakes with Michael LaRosa, former Special Assistant to President Joe Biden, and Kaitlyn Buss of the Detroit News.

A Trump supporter challenges a $40,000 verdict over organizing a 'Trump Train' that surrounded a Joe Biden campaign bus during the 2020 election. The case involves the Ku Klux Klan Act, with the plaintiffs alleging harassment under a provision targeting conspiracies to harm based on political advocacy. The defendant argues the law requires state action and racial animus, while the plaintiffs claim the event created a dangerous situation leading to an accident.

China's US$900 million port deal in Angola highlights its growing influence in Africa, where it competes with the United States. Former US president Joe Biden and his successor Donald Trump have both promoted investments in Angola's Lobito Atlantic Railway to counter Chinese presence.

Retired NYPD Highway Patrol Lieutenant Joseph Bell arrested a burglar hours before his retirement. Bell, who led motorcades for multiple presidents and worked to reduce collisions on Staten Island, made the arrest after a neighbor reported a break-in.