The Washington Inquisitor
Donald Trump
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Trump says Iran talks are going fine and the U.S. is in no hurry
The president said U.S. strikes have weakened Iran’s military, giving Washington room to negotiate. Rubio said Trump has not decided whether to resume strikes and prefers a diplomatic outcome.
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Open enrollment for 2027 Affordable Care Act coverage begins Sunday
Enrollment runs through Jan. 15 on HealthCare.gov. CMS says most shoppers can find a plan for $50 or less after tax credits, while KFF reports benchmark premiums rising 13% on average.
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D.C. and Virginia sue to block Trump’s planned arch near Arlington cemetery
The suit against the Park Service and Interior Department follows a hearing where a federal judge questioned the administration’s case for the 250-foot arch.
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Labor Department finalizes rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers to disclose fees to large employer plans
The rule, issued under a Trump executive order on drug prices, covers about 131,000 self-insured plans and applies to plan years starting July 1, 2027.
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Trump delegates Western Balkans sanctions authority to Treasury and State
An Oct. 28 memorandum assigns Treasury to identify and sanction people who threaten stability in the region under the 2026 defense law, with waivers left to State.