Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), paused a Biden administration-era contract for the development of an oral COVID-19 vaccine.
President Donald Trump has announced an aggressive immigration policy, pledging to execute the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. This initiative is paired with the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which will be led by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to streamline federal operations and eliminate waste.
The Maryland House of Delegates has furthered along House Bill 380, permitting the installation of contraceptive vending machines in public schools, including kindergartens and nursery schools, all the way through high schools.
The White House released a statement condemning leaders of sanctuary cities and states, listing anti-ICE actions in Minnesota, Illinois, Washington State, California, and New York.
On February 24, 2025, President Donald Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The meeting focused on a potential peace agreement, with Trump suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin might accept the deployment of European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine as part of a broader settlement. “I have asked him that question. Look, if we do this deal, he’s not looking for more war,” Trump stated, expressing optimism about a possible resolution.
