What to know about Affordable Care Act open enrollment and its rising costs. Zohran Mamdani shares his thoughts on Trump, Schumer and democratic socialism. And, Zach Bryan’s preview of a new song divides his hometown over immigration. Here’s what to know today. ACA costs set to rise with no movement on shutdown Affordable Care Act…
Nearly one month into the government shutdown, the vibes might finally be shifting. A looming cliff of crucial deadlines, plus fresh outside pressure, is adding new urgency into bipartisan conversations that have been sputtering for weeks. “I think they’ve picked up,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune told POLITICO about the rank-and-file bipartisan talks. “Deadlines have…
• Trump in Asia: After President Donald Trump met with South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung, the two countries reached an agreement on trade deal details, according to a South Korean official. • Xi talks loom: Next up on Trump’s agenda is a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss a potential trade deal with global economic impact. • Day 29 of stalemate: Back…
President Donald Trump said early Wednesday that a trade deal with South Korea is “pretty much finalized” after months of talks. “We reached a deal. We did a lot of different things. Great session,” Trump said after meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for roughly 90 minutes on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic…
The US and South Korea have reached a broad trade deal, both countries have said following talks between their leaders. South Korea’s presidential aide, Kim Yong-beom, said the two sides will reduce reciprocal tariffs from 25% to 15%, as was agreed earlier this year. South Korea will also invest $350bn in the US, including $200bn…
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Tuesday admonished the agent leading the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Chicago, saying she wants to receive daily reports from him after federal authorities failed to follow her previous order to curtail the use of riot-control weapons on peaceful protesters, journalists and bystanders. “Kids dressed in Halloween costumes walking to…
CHICAGO (WLS) — In many ways, Tuesday’s hearing did not live up to its billing. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, did not, as the Department of Homeland Security had anticipated, “correct Judge Ellis of her deep misconceptions” regarding its Chicago-area immigration operation “Midway Blitz.” In fact, for all the bravado he showed upon leaving…
New York — President Donald Trump has canceled trade negotiations with Canada over what he called a “fake” ad that featured parts of an anti-tariff speech delivered by conservative hero and former President Ronald Reagan. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute also said the ad misrepresented the former president’s words. It wasn’t fake. It was edited. But…
What you need to know • Entering a plea: New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to appear in a Norfolk, Virginia, federal court at 11 a.m. for her arraignment on felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. She’s expected to enter a plea of not guilty to both. • Trump’s retribution…
New York Attorney General Letitia James will appear in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, Friday morning to be arraigned on a two-count indictment stemming from statements she allegedly made about the nature of a second home she purchased in 2020. James’ arraignment is the latest in a string of prosecutions brought against the president’s perceived political…