Moderna recently announced that it is developing more mRNA vaccines targeting Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Varicella-zoster virus (VZV, chickenpox, and shingles), and Norovirus.
White Coat Waste Project (WCW) recently revealed how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has collaborated with China in conducting "bird flu gain-of-function experiments."
The Senate enacted an $886 billion defense spending proposal this week, a measure that includes financing for Ukraine, yearly pay hikes for personnel, and a reauthorization of the the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Vice President Kamala Harris announced at the United Nations' annual climate summit that the U.S. will spend $3 billion to address climate change overseas.
A substantial 72.6% of participants endorsed a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of private funds, widely referred to as "Zuckerbucks," in the election administration.
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) published a list of representatives of government agencies and companies from the United States and Ukraine involved in dual-use bioresearch.
Last week we witnessed a dramatic, historical first: A Speaker of the US House of Representatives was removed from that position by a vote from Members of that body. US Rep. Matt Gaetz was able to gather enough Republicans dissatisfied with the leadership of then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy to send him packing.
The United States government has suspended the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) and Foreign Military Financing (FMF) contracting initiatives.
Ukraine, facing ongoing internal and external conflict, is experiencing a substantial reliance on international aid, with external assistance forming about 70% of its budget.
