Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Kennedy stated the action aims to restore public trust in vaccine science, claiming the previous members prioritized industry profits over public health....
President Trump threatened to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom for his handling of unrest during Los Angeles protests against immigration raids. Trump deployed the National Guard, despite Newsom's objections, and the White House is considering deploying Marines to protect ICE agents. Newsom's administration plans to sue, criticizing Trump's...
Italy's referendum on expedited citizenship for immigrants and labor rights reforms failed due to low voter turnout. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and right-wing parties urged a boycott, resulting in only around 30% participation, far short of the 50% threshold. The referendum aimed to reduce the naturalization period from...
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state will sue President Trump over the unauthorized deployment of nearly 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles. Newsom alleges the deployment, the first of its kind since 1965 without a governor's request, is an illegal attempt to federalize the National Guard and...
US and China initiated high-stakes trade talks in London, with White House official Kevin Hassett suggesting President Trump might ease chip export restrictions to China in exchange for increased rare earth exports. This represents a potential shift from the Biden administration's stricter policies. The talks, led by Treasury...
Diane Seltzer decisively won the D.C. Bar president election, defeating Bradley Bondi (brother of Attorney General Pam Bondi) by a wide margin (34,982 to 3,490 votes). Seltzer's campaign focused on supporting members amidst "governmental chaos," referencing the Trump administration's attacks on judges and law firms. Her win comes...
The Trump administration's deployment of up to 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, against the governor's wishes, has sparked concerns about the militarization of domestic politics. Retired military officials warn this action, reminiscent of 1965's civil rights era, risks violating the military's non-partisan role and could lead to...
A controversial Republican spending bill, dubbed "big, beautiful," faces internal divisions in the Senate. The bill, which passed the House, includes tax cuts favoring the wealthy, increased defense and immigration enforcement spending, and Medicaid cuts. This would increase the national debt by nearly $2.6 trillion. Opposition includes...
Major US corporations, including Uber, Dell, and Goldman Sachs, will invest billions into government-funded "Trump accounts" for their employees' children. This announcement will be made at a White House roundtable event promoting President Trump's "Invest America" program. The program, part of a recently passed House budget bill, deposits $1,000...
NIH staffers published the "Bethesda Declaration," criticizing the politicization of research under the Trump administration, mirroring the controversial "Great Barrington Declaration." Over 300 NIH employees, many anonymously, signed the letter, citing grant terminations, budget cuts, and disruptions to collaborations. The letter urges Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to reverse...
