
President Donald Trump told CBS News Texas he does not think Congress would need to approve his proposed $5,000 payments to American adults, which he has pledged if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in November. Trump also said the money would have to be spent in the US, but did not explain how that requirement would work.

President Donald Trump told CBS News Texas he does not think Congress would need to approve his proposed $5,000 payments to American adults, which he has pledged if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in November. Trump also said the money would have to be spent in the US, but did not explain how that requirement would work.

As four measles deaths are reported in his state, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for stoking "vaccine skepticism."

President Donald Trump defended his push for the Kennedy Center to have his name on it, arguing that his administration "should be recognized” for taking on the financial burden of fixing what he called "a mess."

Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed fired back at Vice President JD Vance's encouragement of House Republicans to use him as a boogeyman on the campaign trail, telling CNN's Manu Raju that Republicans will talk about "anything to not have to talk about" affordability concerns.

Nebraska Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to Dana Bash after an audio recording leaked of him saying some voters who support President Trump only care about being on the "winning team" and that "their lives probably suck." He tells Bash, "certainly I would apologize to those people that might be offended, but I got to tell them I feel their pain."

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate as expected on Wednesday, marking a sharp policy turnaround for an economy increasingly shaped by the war in the Middle East.

CNN's Manu Raju asked lawmakers whether they use artificial intelligence — and how. Their answers highlight Congress’ limited understanding of the technology as some members voice skepticism that they can effectively regulate the rapidly evolving industry.

