AP NewsCast 6 p.m. EDT
Summary
AP News covers President Trump’s Surgeon General nominee’s Senate hearing, where she defended the MMR vaccine against claims of lethality and autism links. The report also details Saudi Arabia’s missile interceptor shortages amid Houthi attacks and condemns a drone strike on Mecca. Domestically, federal authorities arrested three individuals for stealing $12 million in homeless aid, while 12 others were charged with embezzling over $10 million in childcare funds. Finally, Wall Street stocks closed lower after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years, citin…
Topics discussed
Surgeon General nominee defends MMR vaccine at hearing
Saudi Arabia missile shortages and Mecca drone attack
Arrests for stealing $12M in homeless aid funds
Stocks fall after Fed raises interest rates
Fed comments on inflation and economic strength
Gas prices rise and Shell fuel rewards promo
Greenies dental treats for dogs advertisement
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