Marine Camp Waters Found to Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Research shows chemical TCE in Camp Lejeune waters increased risk by 70 percent. A study released recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that contaminated…

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USPS Addressing Increase in Mail Theft

Installing more mailboxes and strengthening authentication processes. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) said the agency is taking measures to address the rise in crimes committed against mail carriers. Mail…

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Supreme Court to Hear South Carolina Redistricting Case

Legislators appeal the lower court ruling in redistricting. The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments for a case surrounding the redistricting of a South Carolina congressional map in…

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Secretary Blinken Congratulates New IOM Director

Amy Pope will serve the UN migration agency for a five-year term. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently congratulated the new Director General of the International Organization for…

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Interior to Invest in Climate Resiliency in Territories

Funding will support evaluations of water levels and extreme weather. Officials from the Department of the Interior have announced that $12 million has been allocated to four territories…

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Legislation Would Make Fentanyl National Security Threat 

The Pentagon could go after drug cartels.  Bipartisan members of the House and Senate have introduced bills that would declare fentanyl a national security threat. The Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking…

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Supreme Court Leaves Illinois Assault Weapons Ban In Place

Denies request to review lawsuit while legal challenge proceeds. The Supreme Court denied a request to block the enforcement of Illinois’ ban on assault-style weapons, leaving the ban…

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White House Seeks Increased Access to Overdose-Reversal Drug

Officials will talk with manufacturers to reduce the cost of naloxone. A spokesperson for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) recently said that President…

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President Nominates NIH Director

Monica Bertagnolli is a top cancer scientist. President Joe Biden nominated well-known cancer surgeon Monica Bertagnolli to be director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The previous…

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U.S. Officials Say Budget Cuts Will Hamper Competitiveness

Three secretaries testify at Senate China policy hearing. Three Cabinet leaders recently testified before Congress together, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Secretary…

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