Trump signs directive ordering steel impact investigation
President Donald Trump holds up a directive ordering an investigation into the effect of foreign steel on the American economy after signing it in the Oval Office at the White House Washington.
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Trump launches probe into steel imports
The Trump administration opened a national security based investigation into steel imports. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross led briefing as President Trump signed a memo directing a faster review to determine if domestic capacity protects defense needs. A broad tariff option remains under consideration with a NAFTA rethink hinted.
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Paris Champs-Elysees attack shocks election eve
A gunman fires on Paris police on the Champs-Elysees killing one officer and wounding two before being fatally shot. Islamic State claimed responsibility via Amagg News Agency though no immediate confirmation. Authorities opened a terrorism probe as voters head to the first round of France’s presidential election. Security officials say the attacker was known to intelligence and used an AK-47. Protests and campaigning were suspended by several candidates as Macron leads Le Pen in the polls.
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Republicans edge toward ACA replacement bill amid divisions
Republicans in Washington inch closer to a repeal and replace bill affecting Obamacare with a MacArthur amendment aimed at preserving essential health benefits while allowing state opt outs and high risk pools. House factions remain split on pre existing condition protections and voting thresholds, with no whip text or certainty of 216 votes as the White House presses for a deal before next week’s return.
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Grassley seeks scrutiny of Medicare Advantage plans
Sen. Chuck Grassley asks CMS to explain why nearly 125 million dollars in potential overcharges were not collected from five Medicare Advantage plans audited in a single year. He cites Kaiser Health News reporting and calls for tighter scrutiny of private plans amid suspected risk score inflation and improper payments.
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