Public Health

Trump Admin Pauses Federal Health Communications

The Trump administration has ordered federal health agencies to cease external communications.

Sen. Ernst Introduces Bill to End Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced a pair of bills that would require each U.S. state to provide information about the number of abortions that occur within them and end federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

Arizona ‘TikToker’ Indicted For Spraying Pesticides on Grocery Products

A man who was caught spraying pesticide on grocery items at a big-box store in Arizona's East Valley has been formally indicted on multiple charges. According to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, 27-year-old Charles Smith, who has been described as a TikToker, turned himself in to authorities on December 21.

New Tennessee Bill Seeks to Prohibit Addition of Fluoride to Public Water Systems

A new bill seeking to prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems in Tennessee passed its first consideration in the state Senate last week. This marks the initial step in what is expected to be a lengthy process of votes and debates over water fluoridation in the state.

Vivek Ramaswamy Pulls Out of DOGE

Vivek Ramaswamy will not move forward with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a spokesperson said.

President Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons for Milley, Fauci, and January 6 Committee Members

In his final hours as president, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for retired General Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the January 6 Committee, along with Capitol and D.C. police officers who testified before the committee. The pardons, announced early Monday morning, sparked controversy as Biden justified them as a measure to protect public servants from “politically motivated prosecutions.”

Donald Trump and Bill Gates Reportedly Attend ‘Private Dinner’ at Mar-a-Lago

Bill Gates recently shared details of a private dinner he had with President-elect Donald Trump, providing insight into the wide-ranging discussions they had over three hours at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

CDC Launches ‘One-Health’ Plan to Monitor Disease

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of the Interior (DOI) created the "One Health Framework" to prepare for future diseases.

West Virginia Governor Ends DEI, Allows Religious Exemptions to Vaccines

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey (R) issued several executive orders that eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from state universities and allow for religious exemptions for school vaccine requirements.

Biden Administration Proposes New Rule to Cap Nicotine in Cigarettes

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.

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