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If Trump wants to lower drug prices, his obvious free-riding targets are outside the US
The Trump administration has secured nine new pricing agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers to reduce American drug costs. However, this opinion piece argues that the real issue driving high medicine prices is not domestic drug pricing but rather wealthy foreign governments using price controls and rebates to pay artificially low prices for American-developed medicines. The article…
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CNN, Politico and MS NOW challenge White House press restrictions in court
CNN, Politico and MS NOW say they will sue the Trump administration after their journalists were barred from the White House and had their access badges seized. They argue the ban was imposed because the president objected to their reporting, potentially violating First Amendment protections for a free press and the public’s access to independent…
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GOP takes aim at Congress’ next ‘get filthy rich’ loophole and more top headlines
Fox News’ newsletter highlights several leading stories, including Republican efforts to close a congressional stock-trading loophole, the United Nations General Assembly, and Ed Sheeran’s apology following the Macklemore tour controversy. Other items include an ICE shooting in Austin, the death of Presley Gerber aged 27, a California manhunt, Volkswagen’s recall of 208,000 SUVs, Lindsay Clancy’s…
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CNN, Politico and MS NOW challenge White House access ban in court
Three prominent American news organisations—CNN, Politico, and MS NOW—have launched a federal lawsuit against President Trump and senior White House officials after being banned from the White House complex. The outlets were denied access on Saturday, following Trump’s announcement of the restrictions, and are seeking immediate restoration of their credentials through a temporary restraining order…
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Crisis of youth joblessness; Buffett exits; Australian murder trial begins
Britain confronts a jobless crisis affecting over a million young people. Warren Buffett, ninety-six, steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, and a high-profile murder trial opens in Sydney.
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Putin’s United Russia secures 355 seats after opposition exclusion
Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has won 355 of the 450 seats in Russia’s State Duma, according to preliminary results, giving it a larger super-majority than in 2016. The result has been presented by the Kremlin as evidence of national unity, but its credibility is challenged by the exclusion of parties critical of Putin, including…
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UN panel urges governments to strengthen safeguards against advanced AI risks
A United Nations scientific panel has urged governments to strengthen safeguards for advanced AI before its risks are fully understood. Its warning places AI safety firmly on the international diplomatic agenda, arguing that potentially catastrophic or irreversible harms justify action despite scientific uncertainty. The report follows OpenAI’s hack of Hugging Face and references subsequent incidents…
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From the ridicule of Trump to the rise of Jack Welch: how the 1980s shaped and changed America
Pulitzer-winning journalist Jonathan Kaufman’s new book, When America Roared, examines how the 1980s shaped modern America by focusing on influential figures who defined the era. Though Trump is depicted as quintessentially a creature of the 1980s—characterised by glitz, excess and gold decoration—he was mocked even then, including by General Electric CEO Jack Welch, yet must…
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Edwards signs short-term deal with Red Roses
Shaun Edwards has been appointed as a short-term defence coaching consultant for England women’s rugby team, working alongside existing defence coach Sarah Hunter for the remainder of the WXV Global Series. The appointment comes following England’s 39-Test winning streak ending in a 26-26 draw against Canada, with the partnership beginning for Saturday’s match against New…
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PIP claims outnumber election majorities in 212 Labour-held constituencies
An analysis found that 212 Labour MPs in England and Wales represent constituencies with more Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants than the size of their 2024 election majorities. The figures highlight the political difficulty of reducing welfare spending, as many Labour MPs could face significant local opposition to benefit reforms. PIP recipients in England and…