Extended interview: FDA chief calls warnings on menopause treatments an “American tragedy”

[ad_1] Extended interview: FDA chief calls warnings on menopause treatments an “American tragedy” – CBS News Watch CBS News FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell in an exclusive interview why the agency decided to drop decades-old “black box” warnings on many hormone therapy drugs used for menopause and perimenopause symptoms. [ad_2]…

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Khanna explains his call for Schumer to be replaced over shutdown deal: “He is not meeting the moment”

[ad_1] Washington — Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California put the blame on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after several Senate Democrats cut a deal with Republicans aimed at ending the government shutdown and called for Schumer to step aside from his leadership post.  “He’s the leader of the Senate. This deal would never have…

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Warren Buffett’s investor letter may be his last as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO: “I’m ‘going quiet.'”

[ad_1] Warren Buffett delivered a letter to Berkshire Hathaway investors on Monday, with the missive likely marking his last official message before he hangs up his hat as chairman and CEO of the multinational conglomerate.  “I will no longer be writing Berkshire’s annual report or talking endlessly at the annual meeting,” the 95-year-old wrote in the…

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What are the monthly payments on a $750,000 mortgage after the October Fed rate cut?

[ad_1] The mortgage rate you secure can either stretch your budget uncomfortably or offer breathing room to enjoy homeownership. Dragon Claws/Getty Images The Federal Reserve’s consecutive rate cuts in September and October have brought welcome relief to the mortgage market. While the Fed’s rate shifts don’t directly drive mortgage rates, they still tend to have…

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11/10: Face the Nation – CBS News

[ad_1] This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” a look at what’s next for America after former President Trump’s decisive victory. Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California join to discuss what’s next for their parties. Plus, Britain’s ambassador to the U.S., Karen Pierce, discusses the international…

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Senate government shutdown deal leaves many Democrats furious, with little to show on health care after 40 days

[ad_1] Washington — The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party, with critics saying the lawmakers abandoned the 40-day fight without serious concessions on the health care tax credits that were central to Democrats’ demands. “Pathetic,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said….

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