Med schools vow nutrition education changes amid push from RFK Jr.
More than 50 medical schools — including the Indiana University School of Medicine — are set to pledge Thursday to boost their nutrition education.
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Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by Supreme Court
The federal government collected more than $130 billion in the now-defunct tariffs through mid-December and could ultimately be on the hook for refunds worth $175 billion.
Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
The companies committing to the pledge included Google, Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, xAI, OpenAI and Amazon.
Soaring power prices have US politicians searching for solutions
President Trump wants the companies to sign pledges committing to foot the power bill for energy-hungry data centers, which are blamed for driving up electricity costs.
Supply chain disruptions from the Iran war could raise prices for drugs, electronics and more
Over the past few years the global supply chain has faced other major disruptions like COVID supply shortages and other recent Mideast conflicts and has become more nimble.
Iran attacks pose threat to US economy if conflict drags on
Should the conflict wind down in a week or two, its economic effects would be minor and short-lived, economists say.
Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process
The Justice Department had urged the Federal Circuit to proceed cautiously and hold off for 90 days. But the judges refused.
FCC clears way for WISH-TV owner to acquire ABC affiliate WRTV
The federal regulatory agency said that Circle City Broadcasting’s ownership of three stations would not harm competition and could, in fact, bolster it.
UPDATE: Rep. Jim Baird’s wife dies following January car accident
In a written statement in January, Baird’s office said his vehicle had been struck but did not provide additional details regarding the circumstances of the crash.
Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology in clash over AI safety
President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials took to social media to chastise Anthropic for failing to allow the military unrestricted use of its AI technology.
House rejects bill requiring aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions
The bill, crafted after last year’s tragic midair collision near Washington, D.C., sought to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems to prevent such crashes.
Trump administration considers requiring banks to collect citizenship information
Bank executives fear the potential new documentation requirements would create new impediments to obtaining financial services in the United States.
FedEx joins other companies in seeking refund after Trump tariffs ruled illegal
The Treasury had collected more than $133 billion from the import taxes the president has imposed under the emergency powers law as of December, federal data shows.
Trump-endorsed challenger to high-ranking Republican senator ends campaign
The drive for political retribution against Republican state senators who didn’t support Indiana congressional redistricting has taken a blow.
ICE begins to purchase warehouses, but some owners are backing out of deals
At least 20 communities with large warehouses across the United States have become stealth targets for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s $45 billion expansion of detention centers.
UPDATE: TSA says PreCheck still operational after previous announcement of suspension during funding fight
However, the agency says it has suspended airport police escorts for members of Congress as the White House negotiates with Democrats over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump said he’ll up tariff rate to 15% after Supreme Court decision
The plan — which the president announced on social media — is higher than the 10% rate he imposed immediately after the high court struck down his earlier tariffs.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
The decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country.
Following Trump’s lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations
The moves are being viewed by many lawmakers as pro-business and a way to cut regulations.
Groups sue over Trump effort to ‘erase’ history, science in national parks
The many changes in the past year stem from an executive order last March by President Trump that calls for eliminating “divisive narratives” from national sites.