Outlet profile

Forbes Breaking News

546 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading Forbes Breaking News segments since Jun 2026 — 546 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Congress, Trump, Iran. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Forbes Breaking News's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

Forbes Breaking News's average grade, average political lean & social sentiment across all 546 reports unlock with a free CladFacts account — no card required.

Reports

Grade & lean — See grades free

JD Vance Claims Historic Violent Crime Drop, Deportations, and Rent Relief Under Trump

Aug 24, 2026

In a speech, Vice President JD Vance praised law enforcement and highlighted what he described as one of the largest reductions in violent crime in U.S. history, citing homicides at their lowest in 126 years. He credited "backing the blue" and deporting thousands of criminals, fraudsters, and others. Vance extended the argument to housing, claiming that removing millions of illegal immigrants reduced demand, causing rents to fall for the first time in a decade after doubling under Biden. The segment relied on Vance's statements without independent verification, graphics, or opposing experts. It presented the Trump administration's efforts as the clear causal factor in both crime declines and rent relief, with no discussion of data sources like the FBI or Council on Criminal Justice beyond implied government support.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

McMahon Describes Positive University Responses to Higher Ed Reform Letter

Aug 23, 2026

In this Forbes Breaking News interview segment, Linda McMahon, U.S. Secretary of Education, discusses her August 3, 2026, “National Call to Action” letter sent to university presidents and governing boards. The letter urges institutions to publicly post commitments by the end of 2026 addressing seven areas: transparent merit-based admissions, free speech and open inquiry (including curbing disruptive protests), intellectual pluralism in faculty hiring, affordability and cost containment, academic rigor amid AI, research security from foreign influence, and prioritizing American interests. McMahon reports “incredible positive response” from universities highlighting existing efforts on free speech, merit-based admissions, and fostering debate rather than ideological monoculture. She specifically praises Florida’s system, citing Governor DeSantis’s response that public universities host required open debates at least quarterly featuring both sides of issues with professor involvement. The host asks whether non-compliant universities would face withheld federal funds; McMahon says the administration will “always monitor” but emphasizes the positive early feedback seen so far.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Trump Links El-Sayed's Mother to Bin Laden-Tied Group in Michigan Senate Attack

Aug 22, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip shows Donald Trump at a rally attacking Democratic Senate nominees, focusing on Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed. Trump claimed El-Sayed wants to pack the Supreme Court with 23 far-left justices, his sister celebrated the Oct. 7 attacks, his mother worked for an organization that funded Osama bin Laden, and he campaigned with someone saying America deserved 9/11. He extended attacks to a Texas Democratic Senate nominee for criticizing Christianity and the Ten Commandments as fascist, and claimed the DNC voted to abolish ICE. The segment frames these as evidence Democrats oppose the Constitution, law and order, and border security. Sourcing relies on Trump’s statements without on-screen documents or opposing voices; recent investigative reports from conservative outlets (NY Post, Midwesterner) on the mother’s employment are implicitly referenced. No named experts or El-Sayed responses appear. The throughline is portraying progressive Democrats, especially El-Sayed, as extreme and tied to radical or terrorist-adjacent elements ahead of the 2026 midterms.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Guthrie praises bipartisan critical minerals bills at July 2026 Environment Subcommittee markup

Aug 22, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, delivering remarks during the Environment Subcommittee markup of seven bills on July 14, 2026. He thanks Chairman Palmer, highlights bipartisan cooperation on five bills, and describes three measures addressing critical mineral recovery via EPA regulatory reviews for lithium-ion batteries and contaminated sites, plus four Clean Air Act modernization bills. The second part covers Guthrie's praise for Palmer's focus on domestic or allied critical minerals supply chains for national security, referencing confidential briefings. Sourcing draws from committee announcements and member statements; no outside experts appear in the clip.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Guthrie Cites 47 Million DEA Counterfeit Fentanyl Pill Seizures in 2025

Aug 21, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip shows Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, delivering an opening statement during a markup of legislation targeting illicit drugs. He highlights the threat of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, citing DEA 2025 seizure data and the tactics used by criminal networks to mimic legitimate medications. Guthrie praises the bills under consideration for providing law enforcement with better tools to combat the crisis and keep dangerous substances out of communities.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Trump highlights North Portico column repairs at White House

Aug 19, 2026

The segment features President Trump speaking outside the White House, pointing to the North Portico facade and columns. He claims the stonework was neglected for decades, with only superficial paint applied since 1792, leading to broken pieces and poor condition that he personally noticed years ago. Trump states workers removed layers of old paint, restored the columns to pristine condition, and notes temporary shading for workers. He expresses pride in the improvements and mentions the helipad area. The clip presents his remarks without additional narration or interviews.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Abbott proposes 70% classroom spending mandate for Texas districts amid efficiency push

Aug 19, 2026

The segment covers Gov. Greg Abbott's press conference announcing legislation to require Texas school districts to spend at least 70% of funds in classrooms rather than administration. It details recent record education investments, the Teacher Incentive Allotment expansion, and contrasts spending patterns in Austin ISD, El Paso ISD, Red Oak ISD, and Dickinson ISD. Abbott also addresses state mandates and takes questions on unrelated topics including border security and visas.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Fitzgerald Questions FHL Banks on MPF Program Liquidity in 2008 and 2020 Crises

Aug 19, 2026

The segment is a clip from the House Financial Services Committee's July 2026 oversight hearing on the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) questions witnesses Mr. Lockhart and Mr. Donovan on the Mortgage Partnership Finance (MPF) program used by Wisconsin and regional community banks. The discussion covers MPF features allowing banks to sell 30-year mortgages, transfer interest-rate risk, retain servicing, and offer targeted rate-reduction programs. Witnesses describe FHL Banks' role providing liquidity during the 2008-09 and 2020 crises, emphasizing no credit losses on advances due to over-collateralization.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Burchett questions Friedman on Saudi entry into Abraham Accords amid Iran threats

Aug 18, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clip shows Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) interviewing former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. They discuss what Saudi Arabia would require to join the Abraham Accords, Saudi national security concerns versus Iran, the private versus public nature of Arab diplomacy, and lessons from the first five years of the Accords. Friedman describes the deals as US-centered triangles focused on practical security interests rather than ideology or economics. Burchett raises the impact of the Iran conflict on Accords partners. The segment ends with Friedman's call for bipartisan, predictable US policy toward Israel.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Warren Questions Express Scripts TRICARE Contract Language at Senate Hearing

Aug 18, 2026

The segment shows Senator Elizabeth Warren at the July 15, 2026 Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel hearing questioning Express Scripts President Dr. Adam Kautzner about the TRICARE pharmacy contract. Warren highlights a contract clause with pharmacies allowing aggregate reimbursement reconciliation and offset methodology, past OIG findings of spread pricing in other federal plans, and DoD's refusal to release the full contract. Express Scripts witnesses maintain it is a full pass-through arrangement with no spread pricing. Warren references an NDAA provision requiring an audit. Sourcing includes Warren's prepared remarks, witness testimony, and references to specific OIG reports on Compass Rose and APWU plans.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Lawler questions State Dept on Haiti TPS termination and new gang force

Aug 18, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clip shows Rep. Lawler questioning State Department official Mr. Kozak and a colonel during a hearing on DHS termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. Segments cover Haiti's Level 4 travel advisory due to kidnappings and gangs, whether DHS consulted State on conditions, the original 2010 earthquake basis for TPS and later extensions, and differences between the failed Kenyan-led MSS mission and the new Gang Suppression Force.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Lawler urges Rubio to keep Israel in IMEC amid Saudi Syria route reports

Aug 18, 2026

The segment covers a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing led by Rep. Mike Lawler on expanding the Abraham Accords and regional economic projects. Lawler questions witnesses including Ambassadors Friedman and Shapiro about Saudi consideration of an IMEC alternative through Syria bypassing Israel, a supporting statement from US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, and a letter sent to Secretary Rubio. Discussion shifts to bolstering Jordan ties and Democratic Party support for Israel policy. The broadcast draws from the hearing record with named participants and references recent reporting on IMEC alternatives. It notes no new Abraham Accords signings under Biden and highlights a recent House vote by over 100 Democrats on Israel funding.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Waltz Discusses US AI Strategy and Countering China in UN Agencies at July 2026 Hearing

Aug 18, 2026

The Forbes clip covers a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on July 22, 2026, featuring Ambassador Mike Waltz and Deputy Representative Jeff Bartos. Segments addressed the US role in closing the AI gap following the July 5 UN AI capacity network launch, China's influence in UN specialized agencies, US staffing in the UN system, CITES wildlife conventions, and UN support for gang suppression in Haiti.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Shapiro signs executive order imposing strict data center requirements in Pennsylvania

Aug 18, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News segment covers Gov. Josh Shapiro's August 18, 2026, press conference announcing and signing an executive order on data center development. Shapiro details requirements for power self-sufficiency, local approvals, transparency, and environmental protections after the Senate declined to pass related legislation. Speakers include DEP Secretary Jess Shirley, local officials, NRDC's Dwan Robinson, consumer advocates, and PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank. The coverage focuses on the order's mechanics, community concerns, and removal of data centers from FastTrack permitting.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Castro questions State officials on US Colombia security support and 2016 accords

Aug 18, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired footage from the July 15, 2026 House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere hearing titled 'A New Beginning for Colombia.' Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) questioned State Department witnesses Luis Mendez and F. Cartwright Weiland on US support for incoming Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's security plans, stance on the 2016 FARC peace accords, and impacts of Colombian migrant policies. The second paragraph covers sourcing: witnesses from State’s Western Hemisphere and INL bureaus; no graphics or additional experts; Castro highlighted Plan Colombia 2.0, rejection of peace negotiations, and Colombia's role hosting Venezuelan migrants.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Yvette Clarke questions panel on due process, visa overstays and Biddeford ICE shooting impacts

Aug 18, 2026

The segment covers a congressional hearing where Rep. Yvette Clarke questions witnesses including Biddeford's mayor and immigration advocates about an ICE shooting in Biddeford, Maine. Topics include body camera standards, visa overstays, due process rights, legal aid funding, and economic effects on immigrant communities and local industries like lobster and hospitality.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Auchincloss Questions Reagan-Udall Expert on FDA Trial Modernization and Safety Culture Reset

Aug 18, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) questioning Ms. Winkler of the Reagan-Udall Foundation during a congressional hearing. Discussion covers overlaps between Reagan-Udall research, HHS Operation TrialBlazer, and Auchincloss's bipartisan draft legislation on point-of-care trials, risk-based testing, and real-world evidence. Winkler addresses consistency in trial design and endpoints. Auchincloss then asks for advice to an incoming FDA commissioner on restoring high safety and efficacy standards after recent staff losses and credibility issues. Winkler emphasizes agency stability, external expert interaction, and early engagement without industry capture.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Barragán Questions FDA Office Cuts Amid 2026 Cyclosporiasis Surge and NIH Funding Reductions

Aug 18, 2026

The segment shows Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA) questioning witness Mr. Boykin during a House hearing on biomedical innovation and the FDA's role. She displays a July 2025 FDA organizational chart noting eliminated offices including food oversight, references a cyclosporiasis outbreak, and cites a New York Times article on FDA collapse. Barragán quotes Boykin's July 22, 2025 article on risks from NIH cuts, hostility to international students, and attacks on universities, then asks about tariffs on pharmaceuticals. Boykin affirms the need for robust, experienced FDA staffing, NIH basic research funding, and an attractive environment for global talent. The clip ends with the chair recognizing the next member.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Veasey Questions Verst and Kowalski on Clinical Trial Diversity and FDA Novel Endpoint Safeguards

Aug 18, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clip shows Rep. Marc Veasey questioning witnesses during a July 15, 2026 House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on FDA's role in biomedical innovation. Veasey asked about expanding clinical trial participation among historically underrepresented communities and safeguards for novel endpoints and biomarkers while preserving evidentiary standards. Dr. Cynthia Verst (IQVIA) discussed recruiting community physicians through interoperable EMR and electronic data capture systems. Dr. Aaron Kowalski (Breakthrough T1D) emphasized a properly staffed FDA, consistent regulations, leading with safety, and clear risk-benefit analysis to support innovation.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Byron Donalds details Florida education goals including personalized plans and career apprenticeships

Aug 18, 2026

The clip shows Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a candidate for Florida governor, speaking about the state's population growth and past education policy fights. He highlights his role in early parental rights legislation and outlines goals for a 'world-class' K-12 system focused on core skills mastery, optional personalized success plans, and non-college career pathways like apprenticeships.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Byron Donalds calls for managing Florida growth to protect water and beaches

Aug 17, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired a short clip of Rep. Byron Donalds speaking at a campaign event. He discussed efficient housing construction alongside protecting Florida's natural beauty, referenced past blue-green algae blooms near the Caloosahatchee River that damaged the local economy, and stressed the need to safeguard fresh water and beaches to sustain tourism and growth.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Trump Meets Teen Lifeguard Ryder Williams in Oval Office After Seabright Rescue

Aug 17, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip shows President Trump at the White House on Monday speaking with 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, who rescued 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai from rough surf at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz County, California, on July 25. Trump praises the teen, offers recommendations for his plans to attend paramedic school, and discusses lifeguard demographics and the value of service. Williams shares his training focus and message encouraging others to help people. The segment ends with a question about local lifeguard ages. The video is sourced from the Oval Office press interaction attended by Williams and the boy he saved. It relies on Trump's direct statements and Williams' responses without additional narration or graphics beyond the title. The event follows Trump's earlier Truth Social announcement of plans to award a high civilian honor.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Trump cites April 2024 document on Democratic AGs planning lawsuits against him

Aug 17, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired a clip of President Trump responding to a question about a report on Democratic state attorneys general planning lawsuits. Trump stated he was unsurprised, claimed Democrats had weaponized institutions like never before, and referenced undisclosed reports on 2020 election irregularities emerging only after his victory.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Trump says Iran cannot have nuclear weapon after B-2 strikes

Aug 17, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip captures a reporter asking President Trump whether the US is closer to a final deal ending Iran's nuclear weapons program, referencing the recent expiration of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Trump responds that Iran will not receive the deal he deems necessary and reiterates that Iran cannot and will not have a nuclear weapon. Trump attributes significant delays in any Iranian nuclear efforts to prior US strikes using B-2 bombers on Iranian sites. The segment consists solely of the exchange without additional narration, graphics, or expert analysis.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Byron Donalds says California destroyed by policy as Florida attracts newcomers

Aug 17, 2026

The segment is a campaign speech by Rep. Byron Donalds at a Florida Republican event one day before the gubernatorial nomination vote. Donalds contrasts Florida's quality of life, law-and-order stance, parental rights, and COVID policies with California's decline, crediting conservative principles and DeSantis leadership for attracting residents. The speech relies on Donalds' statements and audience applause; no independent graphics, experts, or data sources are presented beyond the speaker's assertions about migration flows.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Trump responds to Ossoff's Natalie Harp comment by outlining White House ballroom plans

Aug 17, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip shows President Trump at a press event responding to Sen. Jon Ossoff's recent rally comments. Ossoff had criticized Trump for prioritizing a White House ballroom project and travel with aide Natalie Harp over presidential duties. Trump dismisses Ossoff, then details the ballroom as a secure, multi-use military facility with underground elements and a drone port. The segment relies on Trump's direct remarks with no additional guests or graphics referenced. It highlights the project's security features and upcoming events like a potential Xi visit.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Maine Gov. Mills Urges Congress to Reform or Abolish ICE After Biddeford Shooting

Aug 17, 2026

Gov. Janet Mills spoke at a congressional field hearing in Biddeford, Maine, following the July 13, 2026, fatal shooting of 25-year-old Colombian immigrant Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero during an ICE vehicle stop. She condemned ICE operations nationwide, detailed prior Maine enforcement actions, listed six specific reform proposals, and stated that without fundamental change the agency should be abolished. Mills referenced meetings with local officials and families, cited the Maine State Chamber of Commerce complaint, and pointed to recent developments including electric-shock gloves and a Portland Jetport detention of a Maine Medical Center nurse. The segment is a straight airing of her prepared remarks with minimal additional narration.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Babin questions OSC director on voluntary Space Commerce Certification to fill FCC gaps

Aug 17, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clip shows Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) questioning Taylor Jordan, Director of the Office of Space Commerce, during a July 15, 2026 House Science Subcommittee hearing on the OSC's mission authorization proposal. Discussion covers the voluntary nature of the proposed Space Commerce Certification, lessons from CRSRA remote sensing licensing, and how it addresses regulatory gaps in space safety and end-of-life operations. The segment highlights past FCC proposals on satellite trackability, collision risk, and post-mission disposal that faced criticism for exceeding statutory authority beyond spectrum and communications. Babin references prior congressional letters and OSC comments urging reconsideration.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

South Dakota Senate candidate Brian Bengs endorses local votes for data centers, supports pause like Texas

Aug 16, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired a clip from CNN's Inside Politics featuring host Jeff Zeleny questioning independent South Dakota Senate candidate Brian Bengs. Bengs discusses his opposition to data centers near homes and conditions support on local community votes. He references joining Texas Gov. Abbott in favoring a temporary hold. The segment is a short direct quote exchange from the Aug. 16 broadcast.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Finstad Questions SBA Official on Minnesota Grant Pause and System Modernization

Aug 16, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN) questioning SBA Associate Administrator Paul Fitzpatrick during a House Small Business Committee hearing. Finstad references the Dec 23, 2025, pause of grant disbursements to Minnesota SBA resource partners over fraud concerns and asks about communication with affected groups and steps to prevent future pauses. Fitzpatrick details a multi-year document review that cleared the Minnesota SBDC of fraud, notes meetings with state officials including a gubernatorial appointee, and discusses ongoing upgrades from email-and-spreadsheet systems to modern platforms. The exchange ends with Finstad highlighting outdated government IT infrastructure.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Bengs vows independent caucus, won't back Thune or Schumer for Senate majority leader

Aug 16, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired an interview clip with independent South Dakota Senate candidate Brian Bengs. Bengs discussed his plan to deny either major party a Senate majority by electing a handful of independents who could act as a swing bloc demanding reforms such as a national gerrymandering ban.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Brian Bengs defends independent Senate run, cites 13-month Democratic registration

Aug 16, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clip shows a reporter questioning South Dakota Senate candidate Brian Bengs on his independent status after running as a Democrat in 2022. Bengs explains he has been registered independent since age 18 except for a 13-month period to challenge John Thune, notes no formal Democratic endorsement, and says some Democrats oppose him. The segment features only the candidate's responses with no additional guests or data visuals; it focuses on voter suspicion and party alignment ahead of the 2026 race against incumbent Mike Rounds.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Cassidy warns Trump MMR split order raises costs and risks for families

Aug 16, 2026

The segment features Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, responding to President Trump's recent executive order directing that the MMR vaccine be split into three separate shots given at separate visits and reducing overall recommended childhood vaccines. Cassidy argues the change increases visits, costs, and inconvenience for families while offering no benefit on autism and potentially reducing protection through lower compliance. Cassidy references objections from the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and others, plus NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya's statements that no studies link vaccines to autism. The clip relies on Cassidy's analysis, prior Trump quotes, and named medical leaders rather than new graphics or additional guests.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Bengs tells CNN Iran war lacks congressional approval and clear endgame

Aug 16, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clips a CNN interview with South Dakota independent Senate candidate Brian Bengs, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and Navy veteran. The host asks if the Iran war is winnable. Bengs states the war should not have occurred, criticizes the lack of congressional authorization for military action, questions the undefined objectives and endgame, and concludes the costs in blood and treasure exceed what the public will accept. The segment draws on Bengs' military and JAG background. No graphics or additional guests appear; it relies on his direct response and prior public statements on the conflict.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Rand Paul Refers Fauci Contempt Resolution to DOJ After Party-Line Senate Vote

Aug 15, 2026

The segment features an attorney analyzing why Dr. Anthony Fauci might refuse to answer questions before a Senate committee despite a presidential pardon. It covers Senator Rand Paul's committee holding Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during a July 2026 hearing on COVID-related matters. The discussion distinguishes the Biden pardon (issued January 2025, covering 2014-2025 offenses tied to Fauci's roles) from immunity, explains risks of perjury or obstruction charges from new testimony, notes the party-line vote, and addresses Paul's direct referral to the DOJ and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro without a full Senate vote.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Ro Khanna Pitches New Deal Agenda with Billionaire Tax and Medicare for All

Aug 15, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired Rep. Ro Khanna's speech at a Democratic gathering praising party leaders and outlining an economic agenda rooted in New Deal traditions. Khanna advocated Medicare for All, free childcare, an industrial development bank, 1,000 new trade schools, homeownership by age 35, a 5% tax on billionaires, worker protections in AI, and replacing ICE. He referenced his role in the Epstein Files Transparency Act and criticized past Democratic accommodations to deregulation and free trade. The second segment covers sourcing from Khanna's personal history and policy examples, with references to specific funding figures, China comparisons, and recent events like the Lorenzo Salgado Araujo case.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Scott questions DOL IG on ERISA panel, Musk probes, common interest agreements

Aug 15, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired a clip of Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) questioning Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito during a House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee hearing. Topics included the non-functioning ERISA Advisory Committee, access to investigatory files on Musk-owned companies during former Secretary Marty Walsh’s tenure, and safeguards around common interest agreements (CIAs).

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Leger Fernandez links 46% farm bankruptcy rise to Trump tariffs and Iran conflict

Aug 15, 2026

The Forbes clip shows Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez speaking at a DNC rules committee event, advocating for New Mexico as a 2028 presidential primary state. She highlights rural voter outreach, border issues, women's issues, and Democratic achievements in her state. She ties rural hardship to Trump's tariffs, 'war,' and attacks on rural healthcare, specifically citing a 46% jump in farm bankruptcies and rural hospital closures.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Guthrie questions experts on FDA psychedelics guidance and clinical trial competitiveness

Aug 15, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired a segment from a House committee hearing chaired by Rep. Brett Guthrie. The clip shows Guthrie questioning witnesses on FDA collaborations for psychedelics therapies, type 1 diabetes innovations, and maintaining U.S. leadership in clinical trials. Ms. Winkler of the Reagan-Udall Foundation discussed endpoint alignment and recent FDA guidance on psychedelic trials. Dr. Kowalski of Breakthrough T1D highlighted patient advocacy collaboration, and Dr. Verst addressed risks from faster foreign trial activation, particularly in China.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

7.7 Magnitude Quake Damages Church and Hall on Flores Island

Aug 15, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip presents raw footage of rubble at what the narrator identifies as the Sosisol Parish Church and Kisol parish hall, stating both are completely destroyed. The segment consists of on-site visuals accompanied by brief spoken description. The video was released in the immediate aftermath of the August 15, 2026, 7.7-magnitude quake centered off northern Flores Island. No guests, graphics, or additional reporting appear; it relies solely on the footage and voiceover.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Rep. Foster Questions OSC Official on Terrorism Insurance Needs for Space Startups

Aug 15, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clip shows Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) questioning an Office of Space Commerce official during a hearing on the agency's mission authorization proposal. Foster highlights established launch insurance, then shifts to terrorism risks including anti-satellite attacks on systems like Starlink from Russia, China, or non-state actors, using examples such as orbital debris from a fueled Starship or gravel in counter-rotating orbits. The official acknowledges the issue, notes DOT launch liability rules, and stresses balancing insurance requirements against burdens on startups versus large firms. Foster draws cybersecurity insurance analogies and asks for industry's plan; the official commits to listening sessions. The exchange ends with Foster yielding back.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Rep. Keith Self questions OSC Director Taylor Jordan on space commerce certification and China ownership checks

Aug 15, 2026

The Forbes clip shows Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) questioning Taylor Jordan, Director of the Office of Space Commerce, during the July 15, 2026 House Science Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee hearing on the OSC mission authorization proposal. Self probes perceived inconsistencies in testimony about catching up to or regulating commercial innovation, legal protections and liability under the proposed certification, and safeguards against Chinese shell companies. Jordan responds that the U.S. must catch up on treaty compliance and industry pace via a modular certification system, will include ownership questions in applications, and acknowledges liability issues remain to be addressed under Title 51 authorities.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

New York State Troopers guide 80-year-old man from Oswegatchie burning home

Aug 15, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News segment presents bodycam footage and audio of New York State Troopers responding to a structure fire. Troopers enter the smoke-filled home on Haggert Road in Oswegatchie, locate resident Bob, and guide him out to safety while confirming no one else remains inside.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

AOC Highlights Pharma Patent Evergreening with Humira and AstraZeneca Inhaler Examples

Aug 15, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News segment aired Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's questioning of Dr. Hwang (likely Dr. Thomas Hwang) during a July 2026 House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on the U.S. pharmaceutical patent system. AOC contrasted genuine innovation with alleged abuses, focusing on how companies file secondary patents on minor reformulations to extend market exclusivity beyond the standard 20 years from filing. She presented physical examples of Humira syringes and an AstraZeneca asthma inhaler, arguing these tactics keep prices high for patients. The witness confirmed the basic mechanics of patent review and exclusivity, agreed that most reformulations serve to extend life cycles rather than advance care, and stated such strategies reward legal maneuvers over basic science. No additional witnesses or opposing views were shown in the clip; the segment relied on AOC's prepared examples and the doctor's affirmations.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Issa Questions DFC, MCC Leaders on China Competition, Income Thresholds and Past Program Cuts

Aug 14, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip shows a congressional hearing, primarily Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) questioning DFC CEO Ben Black and MCC's Ms. Petri. Segments cover DFC's work with Brazil on small modular reactors, limitations from income classification thresholds affecting Pacific islands, Argentina's critical minerals, and China's ongoing technical eligibility. Issa presses on transparency of investments to rebut allegations involving third parties like Soros, highlights DFC's role in Kazakhstan displacing Huawei, and praises MCC for reviewing and terminating about $1.5 billion in prior programs. The hearing frames U.S. development finance as a tool to counter Chinese influence.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

House panel hears Trump officials detail DFC, USTDA, EXIM coordination on critical minerals de-risking

Aug 13, 2026

The segment covers a House hearing with Trump administration officials from USTDA, DFC, and MCC discussing coordination on critical minerals financing, supply chain de-risking, and alignment with the Defense Production Act. Witnesses describe USTDA's early-stage work feeding into DFC and EXIM pipelines, EXIM's Project Bolt/Vault reserve, off-take requirements, and MCC project realignment. The second part notes focus on the Western Hemisphere and nearshoring. Sourcing relies on named officials and hearing testimony; references include David Copley at the NSC and administration priorities. Throughline is unified interagency action under the current White House.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Rep. Andy Barr highlights China's 53% shipbuilding share vs. US 0.1% in House hearing

Aug 13, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) questioning witnesses during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on US competitiveness against Chinese shipbuilding. Barr cites extreme disparities in output and global share, asks about Korean/Japanese advanced methods for complex vessels and Chinese predatory financing via state banks and input subsidies, then advocates new greenfield shipyards including the California Forever project alongside use of the Defense Production Act. Witnesses from industry and policy backgrounds confirm China's edge in low-value tonnage via indirect subsidies on steel, energy, and labor while noting Korea's 60% share in high-value vessels. They support iterative modernization of existing yards plus new facilities and long-term capital tools like the Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Houchin Pushes Data BRIDGE Act to Layer USDA Farmland Data onto FCC Broadband Map

Aug 13, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clip from a House hearing shows Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN) advocating for H.R. 4950, the Data BRIDGE Act. She describes how the FCC national broadband map covers homes and businesses but omits farmland where connectivity supports guidance systems, sensors, and equipment. The bill would direct the FCC to incorporate existing USDA cultivated land data to improve targeting of deployment funding and avoid overbuilding.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Johnson Questions BIS Official on Export Control Lists, Chinese Vehicle Exemptions

Aug 12, 2026

In a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Rep. Julie Johnson questioned Under Secretary of Commerce Jeffrey Kessler on the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) enforcement of export controls. She highlighted her bipartisan Whistleblowers Aiding National Security Act, which aims to create protected pathways and incentives for reporting violations, noting its committee passage and bipartisan support. Johnson expressed concern over outdated entity lists failing to keep pace with Russian company renaming and Chinese AI advances, urging Kessler to address gaps raised by members on both sides.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Rubio sidesteps questions on Trump’s secret plane swap via catering truck amid Iran threat

Aug 11, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip shows a reporter questioning Secretary of State Marco Rubio about a Washington Post report that President Trump used an elaborate deception during his July departure from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Trump boarded the older Air Force One for cameras, then was secretly moved via airport catering truck to a smaller military C-32A jet for the flight to Britain, while the White House and press were led to believe he remained aboard the decoy plane carrying reporters and staff. The reporter asks if this put Americans at risk and how persistent the Iranian assassination threat remains. Rubio does not answer the questions. The segment relies on the recent WaPo and NYT reporting citing senior U.S. officials; no new interviews or administration responses are provided beyond the clip of Rubio remaining silent or pivoting.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News