GovernmentPolicy

Pentagon Implements Controversial Press Regulations Prompting Media Backlash

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has implemented stringent new press regulations at the Pentagon, leading numerous media outlets to surrender their credentials. The rules impose unprecedented restrictions on journalists’ access to military information.

Military Media Access Faces Major Overhaul

The United States Armed Forces press corps is undergoing significant transformation as dozens of journalists have surrendered their Pentagon credentials rather than comply with new reporting restrictions, according to reports from multiple news organizations. The controversial guidelines implemented by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have drawn widespread opposition from media outlets across the political spectrum.

HealthcarePolicy

White House to Unveil Employer-Based IVF Coverage Initiative

The White House is preparing to announce a new policy initiative that would encourage employers to offer in vitro fertilization coverage as a separate benefit. This marks the administration’s first concrete action on an issue President Trump repeatedly promised to address during his campaign. The guidance comes after months of deliberation between IVF proponents and conservative groups with ethical concerns.

New Fertility Coverage Initiative

The White House is set to announce a policy proposal that would make in vitro fertilization more accessible through employer-based coverage options, according to administration officials familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump is expected to make the announcement from the Oval Office on Thursday afternoon, representing the administration’s first concrete step toward addressing an issue he frequently highlighted during his campaign.

Economy and TradingPolicy

Fed Governors Split on Rate Cut Size as October Meeting Approaches

Federal Reserve officials are divided on the size of upcoming interest rate reductions, with Governor Stephen Miran pushing for a half-point cut while Christopher Waller advocates for a quarter-point reduction. The disagreement comes amid conflicting economic signals from labor market data and persistent inflation pressures.

Divergent Views Emerge Ahead of Fed Meeting

Federal Reserve Governors Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller have presented conflicting views on how quickly the central bank should lower interest rates, according to reports from the Invest i America Forum. The division comes as policymakers grapple with a weakening labor market and heightened geopolitical tensions that are complicating the economic outlook.