As states and Congress work to protect women’s sports, the second day of the NCAA Convention in Nashville features a demonstration hosted by the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF). The group is advocating for the NCAA to revoke its Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy and implement rules prohibiting male athletes from competing in women’s collegiate sports.
In the final days of President Joe Biden’s administration, federal officials unveiled a proposal to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes, a move aimed at curbing addiction and reducing smoking rates. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been working on this initiative for years, marking a significant step in tobacco regulation.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended President Joe Biden’s delay in taking executive action on the southern border during an interview with PBS NewsHour on Tuesday. Facing criticism from outgoing ICE Deputy Director P.J. Lechleitner, who argued the administration should have acted sooner, Mayorkas emphasized that earlier action would have likely faced litigation with uncertain outcomes.
Hamas has agreed to a proposed ceasefire draft and the release of dozens of hostages as negotiations with Israel progress, according to officials involved in the talks.
Actor and outspoken climate activist Leonardo DiCaprio faced backlash after fleeing Los Angeles wildfires on a private jet. The fires, which began on January 7, have devastated California, destroying 10,000 buildings, killing at least 24 people, and forcing 150,000 residents to evacuate.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, former head of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) who oversaw the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been fined $150,000 for violating Illinois' ethics laws.
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing a sweeping set of more than 100 executive orders to launch his administration, focusing heavily on border security, immigration enforcement, and other policy priorities.
In a controversial press release, the Biden administration addressed the mysterious "anomalous health incidents" (AHIs) that have affected hundreds of U.S. personnel and their families worldwide since 2016. Known as "Havana Syndrome" due to its initial reports in Cuba, the symptoms include unexplained head pressure, ear pain, and dizziness. The release comes just days before President Trump is set to return to office.
