Us news today

Here are some of the top news stories from the United States today:

Politics

• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that could help millions of low-wage workers. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to face opposition from Republicans. (Source: CNN)
• The White House has announced that it will not be releasing the transcript of President Trump's call with Ukraine's president, despite calls from Democrats to do so. The call is at the center of an impeachment inquiry into Trump's actions. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can continue to enforce a policy that allows employers to opt out of providing birth control coverage to their employees. The decision was a victory for religious groups and businesses that object to providing birth control. (Source: The Washington Post)

Economy

• The US economy added 136,000 jobs in September, a slower pace than expected. The unemployment rate remained at 3.7%, a 50-year low. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing a slowdown in the global economy. The move is expected to help boost the economy and keep inflation in check. (Source: CNBC)
• The US trade deficit has widened to its highest level in 14 years, driven by a surge in imports of goods such as electronics and furniture. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of vaping-related lung injuries, with 1,080 cases reported across the US. The CDC has linked the illnesses to vaping products containing THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana. (Source: The New York Times)
• The FDA has approved a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and wasting. The treatment, called Zolgensma, is a gene therapy that has been shown to be highly effective in treating the disorder. (Source: The Washington Post)

World

• The US and China have reached a tentative agreement on a trade deal, which could help to ease tensions between the two countries. The deal would see China increase its purchases of US goods and services, and the US reduce its tariffs on Chinese imports. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The US has imposed sanctions on Turkey over its military campaign in Syria, which has been criticized by the international community. The sanctions are aimed at punishing Turkey for its actions and preventing further human rights abuses. (Source: CNN)

These are just a few of the top news stories from the United States today.