The Senate Fight Over Trump’s New Tariff Authority
The Senate debated new sanctions aimed at cutting off revenue funding Russia’s war in Ukraine, but a major disagreement emerged over new presidential tariff authority.
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Kevin Warsh Says Ordinary Americans Pay When the Fed Gets Inflation Wrong
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh argues that policy mistakes fall hardest on households without financial assets and explains why he rejects a mechanical approach to interest rates.
AOC Questions Whether xAI Data Centers Are Harming Communities
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez points to xAI infrastructure in Memphis while pressing Congress to consider pollution, water use, health, and local control around AI data centers.
John James Presses Health Insurers on Coverage, Costs, and Results
Rep. John James questions how broader insurance coverage can coexist with rising healthcare costs and calls for clearer prices and benefit comparisons.
John James Asks Healthcare CEOs if Coverage Is Affordable
Rep. John James cites the annual cost of family health coverage and asks an executive panel whether American healthcare is affordable.
AOC Questions How Much of Healthcare CVS Health Controls
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions CVS Health CEO David Joyner about a company that includes insurance, pharmacies, primary care, and a pharmacy benefit manager.
Barragán Challenges UnitedHealth Executive on Denial Rate Claims
Rep. Nanette Barragán contrasts a published denial-rate estimate with testimony from UnitedHealth Group executive Stephen Hemsley, exposing how incompatible definitions can cloud oversight.
Canada Answers U.S. Tariffs 'Dollar for Dollar'
Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announces matching tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. imports as the trade dispute escalates.
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