Trump meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto ruler of his nation, on Tuesday brushed off questions about bin Salman’s involvement in the 2018 killing of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. “Things happen,” Trump said when asked about Khashoggi’s killing by Mary Bruce…

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Larry Summers steps back from public commitments

Larry Summers Cameron Costa | CNBC Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Monday that he was stepping back from all public commitments amid fallout from the release of emails between him and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for…

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Replace ACA tax credits with HSAs: Sen. Bill Cassidy

Sen. Bill Cassidy on Monday proposed replacing enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits with pre-paid health savings accounts. The Louisiana Republican’s proposal comes as lawmakers scramble to find a remedy for skyrocketing costs of Obamacare health insurance premiums. The boosted ACA tax credits, which this year have lowered the cost of Obamacare plans for…

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