Senator Sanders and Biden collaborate to reduce cost of asthma inhalers; US senator calls on Biden to investigate alleged Nippon Steel connections to China and other issues

The White House hosted a scaled-down iftar dinner to celebrate Ramadan, amidst frustrations in the Muslim community over President Biden’s Israel policy. Some invitees turned down the invitation due to these concerns. President Biden met with Muslim leaders before having a small dinner with senior Muslim officials, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and her husband.

In other news, a staggering $1.09 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs, the fourth largest in the game’s history. Lottery players across the US are rushing to purchase their tickets in hopes of striking it rich. The drawing is set for 11 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.

President Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders will highlight efforts to lower the cost of asthma inhalers at a White House event. Lawmakers have criticized inhaler manufacturers for charging much higher prices in the US compared to other countries.

Meanwhile, a second channel has been opened around the collapsed Baltimore bridge, allowing smaller vessels to navigate the Port of Baltimore. However, most commercial shipping remains blocked by the collapsed bridge and stranded container ship.

In political news, US Senator Sherrod Brown urged President Biden to review alleged ties between Nippon Steel and the Chinese steel industry, citing national security concerns. Additionally, President Biden’s reelection campaign believes he can win in Florida after a Republican-backed law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy was upheld by the state Supreme Court.