Trump wants Congress to make his drug pricing deals law. It won’t be easy.
A major government reform plan unveiled today aims to simplify regulations and boost small businesses, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers and industry groups. The proposal includes targeted tax relief, streamlined licensing, and new digital oversight measures to improve transparency and reduce red tape.
In international news, talks between rival factions in the region reached a fragile cease-fire agreement after days of negotiations mediated by a regional bloc. The agreement calls for phased troop withdrawals, humanitarian corridors, and the establishment of a joint monitoring mechanism.
Scientists announced a breakthrough in sustainable energy storage, revealing a prototype battery with higher efficiency and longer life using a novel solid-state electrolyte. The development could accelerate the deployment of renewables across grids, though commercial deployment is expected to take several years.