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Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

By Chris Prentice NEW YORK, May 6 (Reuters) - Even for the "Make America Healthy Again" voters who helped usher President Donald Trump back to the White House for a second term, affordability will be top of mind when they vote in November's midterm elections, a new poll found.
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Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off and Democrats win special election

Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off and Democrats win special election

President Donald Trump is having some success in his latest attempt to politically punish Republicans who stand in his way
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared before congressional investigators to address questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick, a high-ranking official in the Trump administration, is under scrutiny for interactions with Epstein that extended beyond his initial claims. The investigation focuses on multiple interactions, including a 2012 visit to Epstein's Caribbean island. Despite denying a deeper relationship with Epstein, Lutnick's testimony has raised questions about his credibility. The White House has expressed confidence in Lutnick, but the investigation continues to pose challenges for the administration.
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Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms

Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms

Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term
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Brazil’s Lula to discuss fighting organized crime, tariffs in Trump meeting

Brazil’s Lula to discuss fighting organized crime, tariffs in Trump meeting

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva plans to discuss organized crime and tariffs with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Brazil’s finance minister
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Chedrick Greene wins Michigan special election, ensuring Democrats keep control of state Senate

Chedrick Greene wins Michigan special election, ensuring Democrats keep control of state Senate

Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term
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GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump's ballroom

GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump's ballroom

Senate Republicans are pushing $1 billion in White House security upgrades for President Donald Trump’s ballroom project
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Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom

Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans are seeking to give $1 billion in taxpayer funding to the Secret Service this year for security upgrades, including the White House ballroom.
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Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says

Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says

President Donald Trump’s deals with drugmakers requiring many of their U.S. prescription prices to drop could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade
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President Trump Nominates Nicole Saphier for U.S. Surgeon General Amid Vaccine Controversy

President Trump Nominates Nicole Saphier for U.S. Surgeon General Amid Vaccine Controversy

President Trump has nominated Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and Fox News medical contributor, as the new U.S. Surgeon General. Saphier is known for her effective communication skills and is considered 'mainstream enough' to likely pass Senate confirmation. However, her nomination is controversial due to her past skepticism about routine childhood vaccines and public health measures. Saphier has been a vocal proponent of the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, emphasizing personal responsibility over government intervention in health. Her nomination follows the withdrawal of two previous candidates, Janette Nesheiwat and Casey Means, due to conflicts of interest and lack of support for vaccines.
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U.S. Lawmakers Urge President Trump to Restrict Chinese Auto Manufacturing

U.S. Lawmakers Urge President Trump to Restrict Chinese Auto Manufacturing

Over 70 House Democrats have urged President Trump to prevent Chinese carmakers from entering the U.S. market, citing threats to American manufacturing and national security. The lawmakers recommend maintaining high tariffs on Chinese cars and banning Chinese companies from manufacturing in the U.S. They argue that Chinese government subsidies and labor practices allow for unfair competition. However, some suggest that allowing Chinese manufacturing in the U.S. under strict conditions could mitigate these concerns by ensuring American jobs and quality standards.
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Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year

Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year

Recent court rulings on abortion pill access have reignited a contentious political issue in a midterm year