YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Trump urges RFK Jr. to accelerate childhood vaccine changes: Report
President Trump is reportedly pressuring Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to move more quickly to reshape the federal childhood vaccine policy.
AXIOS (Ina Fried) - OpenAI launches free AI access program for academic researchers
OpenAI is launching a new program Wednesday that will provide 100,000 academic researchers with free access to its advanced AI models through 2027, the company told Axios ahead of the announcement. Why it matters: The program could help scientists, mathematicians and engineers pursue the kind of breakthroughs that OpenAI and other AI companies say the technology could enable. Driving the news: Those selected will have access to OpenAI's most advanced models — including GPT-5.6 Sol Pro — and can invite four collaborators from their academic institution. - The program is aimed at researchers across scientific and mathematical fields, including biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics and physics. By the numbers:…
AXIOS (Neil Irwin) - Fed leaves rates steady, with internal dissent
The Federal Reserve left its interest rate target unchanged Wednesday amid significant internal dissent from officials who preferred to raise rates. The big picture: The central bank elected not to surprise markets with an interest rate hike, contrary to rampant speculation on Wall Street in recent days. But three members of the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee did favor raising the cost of borrowing. - Cleveland Fed president Beth Hammack, Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari, and Dallas Fed president Lorie Logan preferred a quarter-point rate hike, with the other nine officials, including chairman Kevin Warsh, voting to stand pat. Driving the news: The committee left its target range for the federal funds rate between…
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Bari Weiss brings CONSERVATIVE writer to 60 Minutes (Plus: Sen. McConnell given ULTIMATUM) | RISING
0:00 We interviewed Doctor Fauci in 2022—Caught lying?! Robby Soave | RISING 12:46 DNC scammed early last year, lost $29,000: Report | RISING 21:25 Beshear's ultimatum to McConnell: speak up, or resign -- Lindsey Granger | RISING 31:08 Bari Weiss poaches NYT Ross Douthat for 60 Minutes | RISING 39:10 Tim Dillon: DSA movement being damaged by bad candidates | RISING About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news…
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Evidence is surely enough for Robinson trial: Judge Andrew Napolitano | Bianca Across The Nation
Judge Andrew Napolitano and Barak Lurie discussed whether the evidence in the Tyler Robinson case justifies a trial on Wednesday's "Bianca Across The Nation."
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Fauci invoked 5th Amendment 111 times during hearing: Fox analysis
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., moreover, has indicated that his panel will vote on holding Fauci in contempt.
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - FCC bans imports of new humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks
The FCC said the imports of advanced robots pose cybersecurity and other national security risks, and the offshore production of the equipment leaves U.S. supply chains vulnerable.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Fed holds rates steady in Trump-backed Warsh's second meeting
Trump had appointed Warsh to replace Powell, whom he repeatedly criticized for his hesitance to lower interest rates.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Alex Caprariello) - Sam Altman talks AI policy on Capitol Hill
Altman's visit comes after a security breach experts are calling the first attack carried out without human direction.
ABCNEWS - Oil prices surge after Trump vows retaliation for Iranian attack
Global oil prices climbed 7% on Wednesday, crossing above $90 a barrel.