The funding highlights evidence-based instruction and expanded state leadership. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced $256 million in new Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grants directed at…
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President Trump Announces Lower Prescription Drug Pricing
The president has persuaded U.S.-based companies to take action. President Donald Trump recently struck a deal with nine U.S. pharmaceutical companies, which will decrease prices for a large…
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HHS Releases Review on Medical Risks in Pediatric Gender Dysphoria Treatments
Department report outlines concerns about long-term effects of medical interventions for minors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a peer-reviewed report examining available…
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Energy Department Announces Funding for U.S. Critical Mineral Production
The funding supports pilot projects and new technology testing sites to strengthen U.S. mineral supply chains. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $355 million in new funding…
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HHS Secretary Pulls $500 Million from mRNA Vaccine Research
Biomedical research will continue with a focus on whole-virus vaccines and novel platforms. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. revoked $500 million in mRNA vaccine development contracts…
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USDA Awards $80M to Boost Wood Innovation and Forest Management
New federal grants plan to strengthen rural economies, reduce wildfire risks, and support domestic wood production The U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture (USDA), is distributing…
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The “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Expands Radiation Exposure Compensation
Senator Hawley celebrated the increase in compensation from $50-$75k to $100k. One of the provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law on July 4th,…
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USDA Launches Strategy to Address New World Screwworm Threat
The $8.5 million ‘fly dispersal facility’ and five-part plan are to prevent the spread of the deadly livestock fly from Mexico to the U.S. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture…
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FDA Launches Agency-Wide AI Integration to Accelerate Scientific Review
The new initiative seeks to reduce inefficiencies and improve review times across all FDA centers by the end of next month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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President Trump Signs Order Restricting Gain-of-Function Research
He says the risky research needs stronger oversight rather than an outright ban. President Donald Trump issued an executive order restricting “gain-of-function” scientific research this week. The practice…
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