EPA seeks to cut Biden soot rule

A leaked proposal from former President Donald Trump to extend ObamaCare subsidies has created significant challenges for GOP leaders on Capitol Hill, as they navigate the implications of this unexpected plan. The proposal is seen as a departure from the party's previous stance on health care reform, which has focused on dismantling the Affordable Care Act.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made a significant return to the White House, meeting with President Donald Trump, marking a diplomatic reset after previous tensions following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This visit underscores a shift in U.S.-Saudi relations amidst ongoing geopolitical challenges involving Iran, China, and Russia.

A Dartmouth government professor expressed concern over the noticeable absence of young people at protests against former President Trump, suggesting that this trend indicates a need for new strategies in opposing his policies beyond traditional demonstrations.

Former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes criticized the Trump administration's 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine, labeling it a 'surrender plan' during an interview on MS NOW. Rhodes emphasized that the proposal, developed without Ukrainian input, fails to genuinely seek peace and instead capitulates to Russian demands.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to engage in peace discussions with former President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This comes amid a backdrop of heightened tensions and a pressing U.S. peace proposal deadline set for Thanksgiving.

The Trump administration has requested a federal court to overturn a rule established during the Biden era that limits deadly soot pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims the Biden administration's approach was procedurally flawed, arguing that the stricter limits were implemented without proper protocol.

The Trump administration has withdrawn a proposal that would have required cosmetic companies to test talc-containing products for asbestos, as announced by the FDA in a public notice. This decision reverses a Biden-era initiative aimed at enhancing consumer safety regarding potential asbestos contamination in cosmetics.

During the White House's annual Turkey pardon ceremony, President Trump deviated from tradition by insulting Democratic opponents, including calling the governor of Illinois 'fat' and the mayor of Chicago 'low IQ'. This event, typically a ceremonial occasion, took on a more political tone as Trump used the platform to voice his criticisms.