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White House Launches TrumpRx Platform to Facilitate Discounted Medicine Purchases

White House Launches TrumpRx Platform to Facilitate Discounted Medicine Purchases

The Trump administration has launched TrumpRx, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform aimed at reducing medicine prices in the United States. The platform serves as a hub directing consumers to various DTC channels offering discounted prices on medicines, but it does not sell drugs directly. TrumpRx features medicines from manufacturers who have reached most-favored nation pricing deals with the administration, including AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Merck/EMD Serono, Novo Nordisk, and Pfizer. The platform targets cash-paying customers, offering discounts on over 40 medicines for chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and obesity. However, the platform's effectiveness in lowering drug prices for insured patients remains unclear.
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Sean Cooksey to Leave Trump Administration for Private Sector Role

Sean Cooksey to Leave Trump Administration for Private Sector Role

Sean Cooksey, the top lawyer in Vice President JD Vance's office, is set to depart the Trump administration to join BGR Group, a lobbying and public affairs firm. Cooksey played a crucial role in the White House's negotiations to keep TikTok operational in the U.S., leading to a deal that placed the platform under American investor control. His departure marks the end of a year-long tenure where he also contributed to forming the Justice Department's Division for National Fraud Enforcement. Cooksey's move to the private sector follows his involvement in significant policy negotiations, including those related to TikTok and U.S.-U.K. data access discussions.
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Trump signs proclamation increasing Argentine beef imports

Trump signs proclamation increasing Argentine beef imports

By Tom Polansek Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation to hike the country's low-tariff imports of Argentine beef, though economists have said the attempt to lower costs for American consumers will likely have little impact on prices.
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Factbox-Trump administration pivots to buying stakes in critical sectors

Factbox-Trump administration pivots to buying stakes in critical sectors

Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to secure U.S. supply chains for critical minerals and semiconductors by converting federal grants for companies into equity stakes, aimed at reducing reliance on China. U.S.
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A Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE

A Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats' demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic.”
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White House Plans Gaza Board of Peace Meeting to Focus on Reconstruction Efforts

White House Plans Gaza Board of Peace Meeting to Focus on Reconstruction Efforts

The White House is organizing a meeting for the Gaza Board of Peace, scheduled for February 19, to discuss raising funds for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and to implement the second phase of President Trump's Gaza peace deal. This meeting will bring together leaders and diplomats from various nations involved in the board. The initiative aims to address the ongoing challenges in Gaza and to further the peace process initiated by President Trump.
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Trump offered to unfreeze funding for NYC tunnel if Dulles airport, train station renamed for him, source says

Trump offered to unfreeze funding for NYC tunnel if Dulles airport, train station renamed for him, source says

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 5 - U.S.
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Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House

Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House

President Donald Trump is taking steps toward installing a statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House
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House Republicans Move to Reopen U.S. Government Amid Immigration Funding Dispute

House Republicans Move to Reopen U.S. Government Amid Immigration Funding Dispute

House Republicans have taken steps to end the partial U.S. government shutdown by passing a bill that funds several key departments through the fiscal year ending September 30. The bill, which narrowly passed the House with a 217-214 vote, includes full-year funding for the Departments of Defense, Treasury, State, Health and Human Services, Labor, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and Education. However, funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was limited to a two-week stopgap due to recent enforcement actions that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. citizens. This decision has led to ongoing negotiations over new immigration enforcement guidelines. The bill's passage was marked by a tense procedural vote, with House Speaker Mike Johnson working to secure enough Republican support amid opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
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Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insults

Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insults

President Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for two hours
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President Trump to Install Christopher Columbus Statue at White House Amid Controversy

President Trump to Install Christopher Columbus Statue at White House Amid Controversy

President Trump plans to install a statue of Christopher Columbus on the White House grounds, a move that has sparked controversy given the historical figure's contentious legacy. The statue, a reconstruction of one previously destroyed in Baltimore, is being supported by Italian American groups and funded through local charities and federal grants. The decision aligns with Trump's previous actions to honor Columbus, including a proclamation recognizing him as 'the original American hero.' This initiative is part of a broader effort by the administration to reshape historical narratives and cultural symbols in the nation's capital.
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US and Iran to hold nuclear talks in Oman amid heightened tensions, diplomat says

US and Iran to hold nuclear talks in Oman amid heightened tensions, diplomat says

By Humeyra Pamuk and Idrees Ali DUBAI, Feb 4 - Nuclear talks between the United States and Iran are expected to take place in Oman on Friday, a regional diplomat said, with a possible confrontation looming as U.S. President Donald Trump builds up forces in the Middle East.