Chronic health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and other diseases will be considered under the public charge risk. The State Department released new guidance on the health conditions…
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Senators Craft AI Chatbot Child Safety Bill
The bill would lay down age restrictions and chatbot disclosure requirements in order to protect minors. Senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut are promoting…
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Man Arrested After Ramming White House Security Gate
The Secret Service reported the driver was sent for a mental health assessment. A man was arrested on Tuesday night for ramming a vehicle into a barricade at…
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Eighth Circuit Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Transgender Interventions for Minors
The panel stated that the law regulates medical procedures without discrimination. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an Arkansas law last week that bans transgender procedures and…
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HHS Launches $100 Million Pilot Program for Hepatitis C Testing and Research
Secretary Kennedy announced available funding for communities with large homeless populations. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a $100 million pilot program for Hepatitis C…
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Former President Acknowledges Not Approving Each Individual Pardon
President Biden’s chief of staff signed off on thousands of clemencies on the final day at the White House. Former President Joe Biden acknowledged this week that he…
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Former White House Physician Pleads the Fifth Amendment at House Hearing
The House committee continues to seek further information on the physical and mental health status of former President Biden during his term. On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee…
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GAO Finds Issues in Veterans Crisis Line Operations
Senate hears testimony about rising workload, inadequate support, and risks to veterans in crisis. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that the Veterans Crisis Line faces operational strains…
Read MorePresident Trump Waives Executive Privilege for President Biden’s Aides and Staffers
Several members of the former president’s administration have been called to testify before Congress regarding the use of the autopen and President Biden’s health. President Donald Trump’s administration…
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VA Distributes Funding for Veteran Suicide Prevention
The funds support clinical and emergency services at local levels. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last week that it is distributing $50 million toward veteran suicide…
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