Neural Newscast

[00:00] Jonah Klein: From Neural Newscast, I'm Jonah Klein.
[00:03] Lila Grant: And I'm Leela Grant.
[00:05] Jonah Klein: Today, we analyze the launch of the new Trump-Rx Drug Pricing Directory.
[00:10] Jonah Klein: We also discuss a judge's order protecting $16 billion for the Gateway Tunnel.
[00:16] Lila Grant: Finally, we cover the national backlash to a deleted social media post from the president.
[00:22] Lila Grant: We will examine how these events impact your wallet and local infrastructure.
[00:27] Jonah Klein: In other news...
[00:28] Jonah Klein: First, today, the federal government launched TrumpRx.gov on Thursday.
[00:35] Jonah Klein: This website helps Americans compare the costs of prescription medications.
[00:40] Lila Grant: It lists prices for 43 different drugs.
[00:43] Lila Grant: Costs range from $3 to over $5,000.
[00:48] Jonah Klein: The site does not sell any medications directly.
[00:51] Jonah Klein: It directs users to drug companies or local pharmacies.
[00:55] Lila Grant: Users should still check their insurance co-pays first.
[00:59] Lila Grant: Insurance costs might still be lower than the listed prices.
[01:03] Jonah Klein: Turning now to the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel Project.
[01:07] Jonah Klein: A federal judge just blocked the administration from freezing project funds.
[01:13] Lila Grant: New York and New Jersey filed a joint lawsuit this week.
[01:16] Lila Grant: They call the funding freeze illegal and politically motivated.
[01:21] Jonah Klein: Reports say the White House wanted to rename Penn Station after Trump.
[01:26] Jonah Klein: Governor Mikey Sherrill called the freeze an arbitrary decision.
[01:30] Lila Grant: This ruling ensures nearly 1,000 workers keep their jobs for now.
[01:35] Lila Grant: The project schedule called for work to stop this Friday.
[01:38] Jonah Klein: Meanwhile, the president faces criticism for a deleted social media post.
[01:44] Jonah Klein: He shared a video containing a racist meme of the Obamas.
[01:49] Lila Grant: Republicans and Democrats both condemned the post today.
[01:54] Lila Grant: Trump told reporters he did not make a mistake.
[01:58] Jonah Klein: Next, White House officials suggested new displays at the National Portrait Gallery.
[02:04] Jonah Klein: They want the public to see more images of the president.
[02:08] Lila Grant: The museum usually waits until presidents leave office for such displays.
[02:14] Lila Grant: The administration wants the gallery to showcase these creations now.
[02:18] Jonah Klein: In other news, I'm Jonah Klein.
[02:20] Lila Grant: And I'm Leela Grant.
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