Aisha Tariq
Healthcare Policy Analyst tracking Medicare, Medicaid, and prescription drug legislation.
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Saturday Morning Rundown: Trump’s Irish Sojourn, Ground Zero Sketches and Dreamy Honeymoons
From President Trump’s diplomatic hop across the Atlantic to a veteran artist’s haunting Ground Zero sketch, and a travel guru’s top honeymoon picks, Saturday’s CBS roundup offered a kaleidoscope of stories that blend politics, art and wanderlust.
Here are the new dangers the FBI is warning about 25 years after 9/11
As the nation prepares to honor the 25th anniversary of September 11, the FBI has raised the alarm on fresh threats targeting remembrance events, warning that extremist groups are eyeing new strikes on U.S. soil.
Saudi Arabia Shuts Major Oil Pipeline After Drone Assault Launched From Iraqi Border
A drone strike originating from an Iraqi border area forced Saudi Arabia to halt a critical oil pipeline, prompting Baghdad to dismiss a senior commander and launch investigations amid rising regional tensions.
Fury on the Waters: Philippines Ferry Fire Claims 35 Lives as Hundreds Remain Unaccounted
A blaze on a crowded inter‑island ferry in the Philippines has left at least 35 dead and dozens missing, with rescue teams battling toxic fumes and lingering heat to recover victims.
Diesel hits all-time high of $6 per gallon and just about everything will cost more
Diesel prices have surged to an unprecedented $6 per gallon, sending shockwaves through agriculture, transportation and the broader economy as policymakers grapple with inflationary pressures.
Elon Musk Sends Legal Thunderbolt Over “Space Lasers” Claim in Gibney Documentary
Tech titan Elon Musk has filed a cease‑and‑desist letter threatening a $1 billion defamation suit against Oscar‑winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, alleging the four‑hour documentary falsely portrays Musk as a mastermind behind alleged “space lasers” used to curb dissent.
Fears of a Democratic Wave Push Texas to Center Stage at GOP Convention
Republicans convened in Dallas with a litany of speakers warning that a surging Democratic tide could erode the Lone Star State’s red stronghold, spotlighting three tight races where the tide may be turning.
From Bell Chimes to Bike Buses: A Nationwide Portrait of First‑Day Fever
Across the United States, the first day of school unfurled a tapestry of emotions—from veteran fifth‑graders soothing nervous kindergartners in Los Angeles to Oklahoma kids pedaling a communal ‘bike bus,’ and Oregon high‑schoolers stepping into a brand‑new campus—highlighting how communities shape the ritual of learning.
From Negotiating Table to Watchtower: Chrystia Freeland Eyes the US‑Canada Trade Clash
Canada’s finance minister reflects on her 2018 negotiations with Donald Trump and warns that today’s tariff spirals could erode the hard‑won North American partnership.
Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention
Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman broke ranks again, releasing a video for the Republican National Convention that acknowledges working with Donald Trump without giving him full endorsement, stirring fresh debate within the Democratic ranks.