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Over-regulation partly to blame for ‘wildly expensive’ research costs, says medical executive

Over-regulation partly to blame for ‘wildly expensive’ research costs, says medical executive


February 15, 2025
While the debate over President Donald Trump’s cuts to facilities and administrative costs associated with federally funded research grants rages on, one expert in the field of medicine says he sees a clear way forward.  Dr. David Skorton, president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges, has had a wide-ranging career spanning government, […]
Judge issues restraining order after Trump blocks federal funds for youth sex change operations

Judge issues restraining order after Trump blocks federal funds for youth sex change operations


February 15, 2025
A judge in Washington state has issued a temporary restraining order over President Trump’s executive order that withholds federal funding to health care providers who prescribe youth puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones or who perform surgeries for gender dysphoria.  Judge Lauren King, in the Western Washington District Court, issued the order on Friday.  It comes after […]
Trump’s ‘two sexes’ order spurs state-level efforts to crack down on trans treatments for minors

Trump’s ‘two sexes’ order spurs state-level efforts to crack down on trans treatments for minors


February 15, 2025
Several states emboldened by President Donald Trump’s executive orders are moving to introduce bills banning transgender medical care for minors, and one legal expert believes it’s a ‘continuation’ of the success other states have achieved in the last several years fighting against the Biden administration. ‘You go back to 2020, when Idaho became the first […]
Federal judge delays Labor Department’s request to block DOGE access

Federal judge delays Labor Department’s request to block DOGE access


February 15, 2025
A federal judge on Friday indefinitely delayed a final ruling on the Labor Department’s request to block Elon Musk’s government efficiency team from accessing internal system data, telling both parties only that ‘you will hear from me,’ while declining to promise an exact time or date.  The update from U.S. District Judge John Bates, a […]
Trump so far has freed 11 hostages in his first month as president; Biden released around 70 in four years

Trump so far has freed 11 hostages in his first month as president; Biden released around 70 in four years


February 15, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration has secured the release of 11 U.S. hostages held by foreign governments since taking office less than one month ago, according to the White House.  The Trump administration has emphasized arranging the release of U.S. hostages under his second administration and welcomed U.S. Marc Fogel, a U.S. history teacher who had […]
Blue state AGs accuse Vance of spreading ‘dangerous lie’ following VP’s online criticism of judges

Blue state AGs accuse Vance of spreading ‘dangerous lie’ following VP’s online criticism of judges


February 15, 2025
Blue state attorneys general accused Vice President JD Vance of attempting to spread a ‘dangerous lie’ after he criticized judges blocking President Donald Trump’s agenda.  ‘The Vice President’s statement is as wrong as it is reckless. As chief law enforcement officers representing the people of 17 states, we unequivocally reject the Vice President’s attempt to spread […]
Federal judge delays unions’ request to block DOGE access to agency information

Federal judge delays unions’ request to block DOGE access to agency information


February 15, 2025
A federal judge on Friday indefinitely delayed a final ruling on a request by labor unions to block Elon Musk’s government efficiency team from accessing internal system data, telling both parties, ‘You will hear from me,’ while declining to promise an exact time or date.  The update from U.S. District Judge John Bates, a George […]
Judge extends order blocking Musk’s DOGE team from Treasury payment system

Judge extends order blocking Musk’s DOGE team from Treasury payment system


February 15, 2025
A federal judge on Friday extended a temporary order that blocks Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team from accessing payment systems within the Treasury Department.  The extension comes after 19 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over DOGE’s access to the payment system, which has information about Americans’ Social […]
Here’s what happened during President Donald Trump’s 4th week in office

Here’s what happened during President Donald Trump’s 4th week in office


February 15, 2025
President Donald Trump and his administration forged ahead with its foreign policy priorities in meetings and calls with heads of state and advanced discussions surrounding the end of the Russia-Ukraine war this week.  Trump spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where leaders agreed to launch negotiations to end the […]
Planned Parenthood appears to scrub Instagram as fears of DOGE cuts loom

Planned Parenthood appears to scrub Instagram as fears of DOGE cuts loom


February 15, 2025
Planned Parenthood caught the internet’s attention on Thursday after all of its Instagram posts were deleted within hours of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary RFK Jr.’s swearing in.  The organization, in an apparent nod to this move, posted a pair of eyes on a black background on its Instagram story with no explanation. On […]
Europe must invoke ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran, US lawmakers say, as Trump resumes ‘maximum pressure’

Europe must invoke ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran, US lawmakers say, as Trump resumes ‘maximum pressure’


February 14, 2025
Europe must reinstate harsh United Nations sanctions on Iran, U.S. lawmakers insisted in a new resolution that accused Tehran of repeated violations of the 2015 nuclear deal brokered by the Obama administration.   The bipartisan legislation calls on the U.K., France and Germany to invoke ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran through the UN Security Council immediately […]
Mexican president signals possible lawsuit against Google over Gulf of America name change

Mexican president signals possible lawsuit against Google over Gulf of America name change


February 14, 2025
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday her government was deciding whether to initiate a lawsuit against Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps.  ‘We are going to wait. We are already seeing, observing what this would mean from the perspective of legal advice, but we hope that they […]
‘No reason’ for new nukes: Trump floats disarmament talks with China, Russia

‘No reason’ for new nukes: Trump floats disarmament talks with China, Russia


February 14, 2025
President Donald Trump floated a joint meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming he wants all countries to move toward denuclearization.  Trump on Thursday told reporters he plans to advance these denuclearization talks once ‘we straighten it all out’ in the Middle East and Ukraine, comments that come as the […]
House Dem fumes over Musk’s DOGE crackdown during fiery interview: ‘I’m pissed’

House Dem fumes over Musk’s DOGE crackdown during fiery interview: ‘I’m pissed’


February 14, 2025
Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts blasted Elon Musk on Wednesday and argued that his DOGE efforts are undermining the ‘values’ of the United States, and promised to ‘fight’ against them.  Elon Musk has probably never stepped into a public school, his kids will get private tutors, he doesn’t understand it, he has no idea […]
Indian Prime Minister Modi takes page from Trump, says ‘make India great again,’ or ‘MIGA’

Indian Prime Minister Modi takes page from Trump, says ‘make India great again,’ or ‘MIGA’


February 14, 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a page from President Donald Trump’s playbook during a joint press conference Thursday, saying he wants to make India great again, or ‘MIGA.’ Modi met with Trump at the White House, where the world leaders discussed a range of issues, including trade, the economic relationship between India and the […]