EPA is setting aside $26 million in funding for U.S. states and territories to tackle issue of lead in drinking water in schools and childcare facilities.
President Trump demanded U.S. central bank chief lower interest rates as reducing rates by two percentage points would save the US $600 billion annually.
Bessent said U.S. budget deficit for current fiscal year will reach between 6.5 and 6.7% of GDP, attributed to spending surge in final year of Biden admin.
