Doctors prescribing weight loss drug not yet approved by FDA, CBS News investigation finds

The weight loss drug retatrutide has been touted as “Ozempic on steroids.” It’s still in clinical trials and not approved by the FDA, but a CBS News investigation found that hasn’t stopped doctors from offering it, and it could come with serious side effects. Adam Yamaguchi reports. Source link

Virginia Supreme Court blocks Democratic-drawn congressional map voters approved in April

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday blocked a new Democratic-drawn congressional map from taking effect, delivering a major boost for Republicans as they defend their narrow House majority in the midterm elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Weeks after voters narrowly approved the plan in … Read more

Uproar in Tennessee after new congressional map is approved that erases majority Black district

Uproar in Tennessee after new congressional map is approved that erases majority Black district – CBS News Watch CBS News Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new congressional map to carve up the state’s lone Democratic represented district. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe reports. Source link

Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump’s pick approved by Senate committee

WASHINGTON — The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines Wednesday to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve to replace Jerome Powell, a longtime target of President Donald Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted. The vote was 13-11, with all Republican senators voting … Read more

Virginia Supreme Court weighs legality of Democratic redistricting plan after voters approved it

The Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on the legality of a constitutional amendment voters approved last week that allows Democrats to implement a more favorable congressional map ahead of the midterm elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Attorneys for the Democrats in the … Read more

Only one Trump “gold card” visa has been approved so far, Commerce’s Lutnick says

The Trump administration has approved one “gold card” visa since starting to accept applications for the new U.S. residency permit in December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Thursday.  Lutnick, who offered the update while testifying at a House subcommittee hearing, said that the process for applying for the gold card visa was recently finalized … Read more