In the past hour, Trump administration officials have defended a recent second strike on a drug boat, adhering to a Justice Department memo that asserts the potential deaths of the crew would not render the vessel an improper target, according to The Guardian. Simultaneously, Senator Roger Marshall described President Donald Trump as "in incredible shape" and playing "4 dimensional chess" during a discussion on the president's health. Separately, a new health care tax plan, allowing taxpayers to deduct up to $25,000 in medical expenses per individual, has been proposed by Senator Josh Hawley, who stated he recently discussed the idea with President Trump. Wall Street executives with ties to the White House indicated that Kevin Hassett is the likely choice for the next Federal Reserve chair, though they noted he may not be the most independent, with Kevin Warsh being a potential alternative if Hassett is not selected. This comes as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that import and export prices were unchanged in September, according to BLS data. Meanwhile, a new advocacy group for independent doctors, IndeMed, has launched to address issues such as physician autonomy, fair reimbursement, and protection against consolidation. In other political news, Pete Buttigieg has endorsed Craig in the Minnesota Senate race, stating Craig has been a strong voice against the current administration. Independent doctors have formed a new advocacy group, IndeMed, to fight for physician autonomy and fair reimbursement, as reported by Stat News. The latest update to the Social Security Reformer tool, from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, allows users to explore reform options as the program faces potential insolvency in seven years. Recent reports also highlighted a significant miss in ADP payroll numbers, with private payrolls shedding 32,000 workers in November, a development that some information suggests may be linked to tariffs. Additionally, Senator Rand Paul questioned conflicting statements from Secretary Hegseth regarding an incident, suggesting either deception or incompetence. The University of Oklahoma student Samantha Fulnecky's grade dispute and religious discrimination complaint, involving instructor Mel Curtis, remains ongoing following Fulnecky's assertion that her essay's views on gender were penalized due to religious beliefs. The university has not released further details on the instructor's leave or the ongoing processes.
