Washington, July 23 (IANS) President Donald Trump has promoted his administration’s new TrumpRx programme, claiming it would slash prescription drug prices for Americans by requiring pharmaceutical companies to match the lowest prices charged in other developed countries. Addressing a rally in Marietta, Georgia, Trump said his administration had implemented a “most favoured nation” pricing policy that would dramatically reduce the cost of medicines, arguing that Americans had long paid far more …
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Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) laid out his vision of what it means to be an American, saying the nation’s identity is rooted in freedom, faith, self-reliance and patriotism as the United States prepares to mark 250 years of independence.In a speech at Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, Trump said America’s strength came not only from its Constitution but from the values and character of its people.”The identity of a nation is the destiny o…
Washington, May 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to retirement savings accounts for millions of Americans, particularly low-income workers and those without employer-sponsored plans.Calling it a “historic executive order,” Trump said the initiative would allow Americans to access retirement accounts similar to those available to federal employees.“This afternoon, I’m thrilled to sign a historic executive order expanding access to high-q…
Washington, March 30 (IANS) An increasingly large number of Americans are receiving mental health treatment, but experts have told lawmakers that outcomes are worsening, pointing to overdiagnosis and flawed incentives.At a Congressional roundtable on mental health, lawmakers and witnesses described a system expanding rapidly in reach and cost, yet struggling to deliver measurable improvements.Congressman Glenn Grothman said the number of adults receiving mental health care has more than doubled …
Washington, March 28 (IANS) After days of cryptic videos, pixelated images, and a carefully staged online tease, the White House pulled back the curtain on its latest digital push — a mobile app designed to put President Donald Trump’s messaging directly into the hands of Americans.Unveiled on the White House’s official X account, the app is being positioned as more than just another government platform. It promises a constant, unfiltered stream of live video, policy updates, and real-time…
Washington, March 26 (IANS) Social Security, the backbone of retirement security for millions of Americans, is approaching a financial cliff, with lawmakers warning that benefits could be cut sharply within the decade if Congress fails to act.At a Senate Budget Committee hearing, lawmakers from both parties said the programme faces a worsening funding gap driven by demographic shifts, rising costs and insufficient revenue. Projections show the main trust fund could be exhausted as early as 2032,…
Washington, March 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has cast his economic agenda as a direct relief plan for ordinary Americans, highlighting tax cuts, falling inflation and lower drug prices as key pillars of his administration’s pitch ahead of the midterm elections. Addressing a House Republican dinner on Wednesday (Local time), Trump said his administration was focused on reducing the cost of living through tax relief and deregulation.“As we rebuild the greatest economy in history, a to…
Washington, March 10 (IANS) More than 40,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East since late February, the State Department said Tuesday, as Washington continues evacuation and travel-assistance operations across the region amid the expanding conflict with Iran.Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson said the effort has involved dozens of charter flights and ground transport operations organized by the US government.“Over 40,000 American citizens have safe…
Tehran, March 3 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday responded sharply to remarks made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, asserting that there was never any “Iranian threat” and blaming what he termed “Israel Firsters” for the bloodshed of both Americans and Iranians.Rubio had said on Monday (local time) that Washington launched strikes on Iran after learning that its ally Israel was preparing to act and amid concerns that Tehran would retaliate against American forces in …
Washington, March 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump called the sweeping American military assault on Iran “one of the largest, most complex, most overwhelming military offensives the world has ever seen,” declaring that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead and vowing that combat operations will continue “until all of our objectives are achieved.”In an address to the nation posted on Truth Social, outlining what he said was a 36-hour campaign, Trump described “Operation Epic Fury” as unpre…