AP NewsCast 6 p.m. EDT
Summary
President Trump banned reporters from CNN, MS Now, and Politico, citing "fake news" and unfavorable coverage. The AP also reports that the U.S. military's cost for the Iran conflict has surged to $43.6 billion. In Ukraine, President Zelensky met with leaders from seven regional nations, while Russia began its first wartime parliamentary election. Finally, Wall Street ended a mixed week with the 10-year Treasury yield climbing above 5% and national gas prices nearing $4.47 per gallon.
Topics discussed
Trump bans CNN, MS Now, and Politico reporters from White House
President's justification for media ban and history of lawsuits
US military cost for Iran war estimate rises to $43.6 billion
Zelensky meets regional leaders as Russian strikes hit Ukraine
Russia begins wartime parliamentary elections; US midterms start
Wall Street mixed finish; 10-year Treasury yield climbs above 5%
Oil prices fluctuate and gas prices surge to $4.47 per gallon
WebMD segment on managing indolent systemic mastocytosis
Aquaphor moisturizing cream advertisement
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