He said they just need to reopen the government and he’ll schedule a meeting. President Donald Trump responded to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s public request to schedule…
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Truth in a World of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant possibility. It’s actively being used in healthcare, hiring systems, courts, and finance. But who is liable when AI makes a mistake or harmful decision?
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Transportation Department Secures Short-Term Funding for Rural Air Service
$41 million will temporarily sustain the Essential Air Service program amid federal budget uncertainty. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it has obtained $41 million in supplemental funding…
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Senate Reconvenes for Negotiations to Reopen Government
Speaker Johnson says the ball is in the Senate’s court and has the House of Representatives in recess. Senate legislators reconvened on Monday to continue working through the…
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Mental Health Crisis in America
Over the past few decades, mental health care in the United States has undergone a dramatic transformation. At the same time, older adults, veterans, and frontline workers often report barriers such as stigma, cultural expectations, and limited access to resources. Where do we go from here?
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HHS Deploys 70 Public Health Officers to Tribal Communities
Federal officials will staff tribal health care through the Indian Health Service. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mobilized 70 public health service officers from the…
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President Announces TrumpRx Medication Program
He stated that purchasing from manufacturers directly will reduce prices. President Donald Trump announced a new program called TrumpRx this week under his Most Favored Nation (MFN) initiative,…
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A Partial Government Shutdown Begins, 750,000 Workers on Furlough
The stalemate over the reauthorization of healthcare subsidies faces an uncertain future. Federal agencies entered a partial shutdown on Wednesday after Congress failed to come to an agreement…
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Social Security and the Future: Part 2
If Social Security touches nearly every American family, how should we weigh the balance between financial sustainability and moral responsibility? With funds projected to face shortfalls by 2035, the urgency to reform the program is rising.
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HHS Secretary Hosts Long COVID Roundtables
Secretary Kennedy convened meeting of patients, experts, and legislators to discuss care, research, and national response. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. recently led…
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