President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as the next U.S. Surgeon General, describing her as “a fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventive medicine and public health” who is “committed to ensuring that Americans have access to affordable, quality healthcare.”
Two fentanyl dealers have been sentenced to a combined 15 years in federal prison for their roles in the death of a 15-year-old Carrollton, Texas, girl who ingested counterfeit Percocet pills laced with fentanyl.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has issued a decisive ruling against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a significant case brought by the Public Health and Medical Professionals for Transparency (PHMPT).
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has sparked controversy by appearing open to switching political parties during recent interviews, fueling speculation about his political future.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has formally announced her bid to become the top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability for the 119th Congress.
The nomination of Rodney Scott, former U.S. Border Patrol Chief, to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been met with widespread enthusiasm and support from Border Patrol agents across the country.
The Biden administration set a new precedent in environmental enforcement during the 2024 fiscal year, including the first-ever arrest for violations of anti-climate change regulations under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its annual enforcement report on Thursday, showcasing significant increases in penalties, prosecutions, and pollution reduction initiatives.
Synagro, a waste recycling company owned by Goldman Sachs, is lobbying Congress to shield itself from lawsuits over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from its sludge-based fertilizers. The lobbying efforts are part of an industry-wide push to avoid liability for synthetic chemicals that have polluted farmland and residential areas.
A recent event discussed the COVID-19 vaccine after the Town of Port Hedland passed a motion calling for Moderna and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines to be suspended.
