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Trump's frustrations drove vaccine order, but MAHA wants more

Trump's frustrations drove vaccine order, but MAHA wants more

By Yasmeen Abutaleb and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's frustration that his administration was not doing enough to address what he considers a likely contributor to autism drove a U.S. executive order this month that cut back the number of childhood vaccinations,

MAHA Activists Criticize President Trump's Promotion of Coal for AI Data Centers

MAHA Activists Criticize President Trump's Promotion of Coal for AI Data Centers

Nearly 200 activists from the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) movement, associated with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have publicly criticized President Trump's endorsement of coal to power artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. This criticism was conveyed in a letter sent on Friday to President Trump, Kennedy, and other Cabinet officials. The letter specifically laments a 2025 executive order that aimed to boost coal usage for data centers, citing pollution concerns. Instead, the activists advocate for renewable energy alternatives such as solar and geothermal power. Prominent figures behind the letter include Zen Honeycutt, founder of Moms Across America and a former Kennedy campaign staffer, and Charles Eisenstein, a former speechwriter for Kennedy's campaign. This marks the first significant mobilization of the MAHA movement concerning fossil fuels and highlights growing tensions between some activists and the Trump administration over environmental policy.

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada amid trade fight

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada amid trade fight

By David Shepardson and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump sought to boost pressure on Canada on Monday, warning that U.S. tariffs on all cars, trucks and automotive parts from the U.S.' northern neighbor would be increased to 50% starting January 1 after trade

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington

By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will cap the celebration of the U.S. 250th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind auto race through the streets of Washington, closing a summer defined by sports and spectacle as drivers speed past some of the capital's most iconic

Melania Trump Addresses Absence, Expands 'Fostering the Future' Initiative with Scholarship Donations

Melania Trump Addresses Absence, Expands 'Fostering the Future' Initiative with Scholarship Donations

First Lady Melania Trump made her first public appearance in a month, addressing reports of her absence by stating, "I heard you missed me. Here I am." She joined President Trump at a Rose Garden event to announce the expansion of her 'Fostering the Future' initiative. This expansion includes a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Sports to establish scholarships for foster care children at Indiana University and Purdue University. These universities are now the 25th and 26th U.S. institutions to offer such scholarships. The First Lady has spent the summer at the President's golf club in Bedminster, NJ, to be with her son, Barron, during his summer break from New York University, and to avoid construction noise at the White House.

Trump, Dr. Oz and the MMR vaccine controversy

Trump, Dr. Oz and the MMR vaccine controversy

President Donald Trump and his head of Medicare and Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz are at odds over the MMR vaccine. Here's what to know.

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks amid Canada trade spat

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks amid Canada trade spat

By David Shepardson and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - U.S. tariffs on all cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said in a social post on Monday after trade talks with Canada collapsed over the weekend.

The Latest: Trump is in South Carolina to stump for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of GOP Senate runoff

The Latest: Trump is in South Carolina to stump for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of GOP Senate runoff

President Donald Trump is in South Carolina making a last-minute appeal for Sen. Darline Graham

Exclusive-Fauci's lawyers set up legal defense fund as US probes multiply

Exclusive-Fauci's lawyers set up legal defense fund as US probes multiply

WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Lawyers for Anthony Fauci have launched a legal defense fund for the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, saying that the need to respond to a growing number of state and federal investigations related to his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic will require

Trump to pause tariffs on ground beef imports in bid to lower prices

Trump to pause tariffs on ground beef imports in bid to lower prices

President Trump announced plans to lower tariffs on imported ground beef, upsetting some of his own supporters in cattle ranching states.

US health department seeks public feedback on vaccine guidelines after Trump order

US health department seeks public feedback on vaccine guidelines after Trump order

Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. health department said on Friday it was seeking public feedback on federal vaccine recommendations, including how they are categorized and communicated, after President Donald Trump's executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations.

Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

Pentagon data shows more than 750 U.S. troops have been wounded during operations against Iran