News Brief: Vance and Walz Agree to Debate; Trump Seeks Sentencing Delay; HHS Announces Medicare Drug Price Cuts

Published on August 16, 2024

Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas, we have some very pressing stories to share with you today, and here’s what you need to know. Both vice presidential candidates have agreed to a debate, former President Donald Trump is asking for a delay in sentencing, and the federal government announces Medicare drug price cuts. Also, a proposal will appear on the ballot in a Southern state allowing local police to make arrests on its border with Mexico, and five people have been arrested in connection with the death of a famous TV star....

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