Trump cancels meeting with Democratic leaders as shutdown deadline nears

Washington — President Trump said Tuesday that he won’t meet with Democratic leaders in Congress until they “become realistic” with their demands in the ongoing fight over funding the government, with a deadline of Oct. 1 quickly approaching. Early Tuesday morning, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries confirmed that a

Trump, RFK Jr. distort facts on autism, Tylenol and vaccines, scientists say

Ann Bauer, a researcher who studies Tylenol and autism, felt queasy with anxiety in the weeks leading up to the White House’s much-anticipated autism announcement. In August, Bauer and her colleagues published an analysis of 46 previous studies on Tylenol, autism, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Many found no link between the drug and the conditions, while

Trump Cancels Meeting With Schumer, Jeffries on Shutdown Talks

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) (L) listens as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on July 22, 2025. Nathan Howard/File Photo/Reuters President Donald Trump on Tuesday canceled a planned White House meeting with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Trump’s move to label antifa a “domestic terrorist organization” likely to face legal hurdles

Washington — President Trump signed an executive order Monday labeling antifa as a “domestic terrorist organization” after teasing the move last week. But what that action means for the movement remains unclear, given that antifa has no official leadership or organization structure, and the president lacks authority to designate domestic terrorist organizations, experts say. Mr.

Medical experts push back on Trump claims about acetaminophen in Tylenol and autism

On Monday, President Trump, joined by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and the FDA chair, claimed acetaminophen in Tylenol can increase the risk of autism in children if used during pregnancy.There’s no clear evidence for the connection and Tylenol’s owner has pushed back. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains what to know. Original