Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci has received $15 million in taxpayer-funded security since his retirement, according to a report from Open the Books.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) called for expanded bird flu testing after a study suggested that dairy workers showed signs of asymptomatic infection.
President-elect Donald Trump announced a 10-part plan to "dismantle the deep state and reclaim our democracy from Washington corruption once and for all."
In a memo released Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin assured troops of the Pentagon’s commitment to a smooth transition following Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory. Austin emphasized that the military would remain politically neutral and prepared to execute "all lawful orders" from the incoming administration, underlining the military’s core duty to uphold the Constitution.
Israel's Knesset has passed a new law enabling the deportation of family members of Palestinian attackers, including Israeli citizens, to Gaza or other areas. The law was passed with a 61-41 vote early Thursday and was promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party along with far-right allies.