Stories from Washington DC · United States

A presidential anti-fraud task force is cracking down on Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The initiative aims to prevent American taxpayers from suffering the consequences of this fraud.

A cryptocurrency bill, known as the Clarity Act, has passed a key Senate committee vote. However, there is a division among Democrats regarding the bill's clarity and implications. The vote occurred amidst a split among Democratic senators. This marks a key win for the cryptocurrency industry.

President Trump stated that the Biden administration allowed millions of illegal aliens into the United States. He specifically mentioned the state of Maine as an example.

Elon Musk has accused OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying the company's founding principles. Musk claims the company has strayed from its original mission.

The US President has extended an invitation to President Xi Jinping and Madam Peng to visit the White House on September 24th. This marks the first invitation for a US president to visit China since 2017. The invitation was extended ahead of Trump's upcoming visit to China.

Drug overdose deaths in the United States fell to 68,000 in December, marking a 14% drop. The data shows overdoses caused by all classes of drugs decreased. New data indicates a 14% decrease in U.S.

The Biden administration's ATF released firearms trace data, naming over 100 firearm businesses nationwide. This action was taken in response to a Freedom of Information Act request. This action is supported by Chairman Higgins' bill, aimed at regulating the firearm industry.

Taylor Swift's album '9' and Beyonce's single 'Single Ladies' have been added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. This registry preserves sound recordings. The selections were curated by Hayden, who oversaw the project for nine years.

Consumer spending in the U.S. slowed in April as rising prices at stores and gas stations impacted purchasing power. Retail sales rose only half a percent during the month, a decrease from March's figures.

President Trump's campaign to punish big law firms will receive a hearing before an appeals court. The president is seeking to ban attorneys from federal buildings if firms hired people or represented clients he dislikes.