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The Trump Administration earlier this week made moves to dismiss a lawsuit that would curtail mifepristone access, but as healthcare attorney and founder of Nelson Hardiman Harry Nelson explained to ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath in this Forbes Newsroom segment, there's more to the administration's actions than meets the eye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the Trump Administration cuts billions of dollars worth of services and research from the Department of Health and Human Services, 19 state attorneys general have joined in a lawsuit to stop the slashing. Harry Nelson, a leading healthcare attorney and founder of Nelson Hardiman, joined Forbes senior editor Maggie McGrath to explain the lawsuit, the nature of the cuts so far, and what it could all mean for public health going forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss a letter she wrote along with 14 Republican colleagues to the new commissioner of the Social Security Administration voicing her concerns about the agency, as well as budget negotiations within Congress. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the trends in giving in President Trump's second first 100 days in office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA), a member of the Democratic Doctors Caucus, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss potential cuts to Medicaid as Congress continues budget negotiations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Peter Hotez, Co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new directive to require placebo testing for new vaccines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tinatin Japaridze, an Analyst at the Eurasia Group, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the ongoing negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the U.S., President Trump's threat to withdraw from participating, and the newly signed U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," Matt Taglia, Senior Director of Emerson College Polling, discussed a new Emerson poll showing U.S. citizens' divided overall in thier view of President Trump at 45-45, and why he rates at a mere 37% favorable in his handling of the economy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Bessent, Donald Trump’s Secretary of the Treasury, appears to have lost six figures in a quick-turnaround real estate transaction earlier this year. Money in politics reporter Kyle Khan-Mullins joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kylemullins/2025/04/17/how-scott-bessents-llc-flipped-a-house-and-lost-100000-in-one-month/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," Don Clemmer, a writer and former staffer with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, discussed the life and legacy of Pope Francis, what's next for the Vatican, and who might become the new leader of the Catholic Church. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Trump is asked about the ongoing trade war with China and discusses a possible drop in tariff rates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President and CEO of Oxfam America Abby Maxman joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss DOGE’s attempts to cut and dismantle USAID in the Trump administration’s first 100 days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pedestrians pushing a crosswalk button near the University of Washington earlier this week got to listen to “Bezos” spout on about not taxing the rich and even reference Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of United Healthcare’s CEO last year. Forbes money in politics reporter Kyle Khan-Mullins joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barry Appleton, co-director and senior fellow of the Center for International Law at New York Law School, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss President Donald Trump's tariff negotiations with other world leaders, as well as the tit-for-tat trade war with China. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who served in President Trump's first term, gave his take on the new sweeping tariffs, present Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the "endgame" for the tariff push, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," Forbes Staff Writer Emma Whitford discussed her report detailing the 39 colleges and universities with the ability to resist President Trump, as Harvard has. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," Matt Taglia, Senior Director of Emerson College Polling, discussed a new poll on the California governor's race, as well as Gov. Gavin Newsom's approval rating and if his state's voters want to see him run for president. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennie Murray, the President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration in March. Garcia, a Salvadoran national, was granted “withholding of removal” status in 2019 after he fled gang violence and entered the U.S. illegally in 2011. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," attorney Daniel Wolff, a partner at Crowell, discussed the many legal challenges that have emerged to attempt to end President Trump's tariffs, the underlying arguments behind them, and whether they might be heard before the Supreme Court. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vivian Hoffman, longtime retail merchandizer and founder of Whim, a boutique retail company, spoke to ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath about the whiplash tariff policies and what it means for her business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.