Island nation’s ‘golden passport,’ scrutinizing antidepressants, ancient tools unearthed: Catch up on the day’s stories
1️⃣ Climate concerns: A tiny, low-lying island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean is selling citizenship to save itself ...
Why RFK Jr.'s top spokesperson abruptly resigned from HHS last week
The top communications official under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly resigned last week, just two weeks after being sworn in to be the department's assistant ...
DC-area Democrats urge RFK Jr. to reinstate fired NIH, HSS staff
Washington, D.C.-area Democrats are urging Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reinstate the staff fired from HSS and the National Institute of Health.
Boiling Point: A podcast about climate politics, water, public lands and more
This is the latest edition of Boiling Point, a newsletter about climate change and the environment in the American West. Sign ...
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Pritzker Prize goes to Liu Jiakun of China, an architect who celebrates lives of ordinary citizens
Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Liu Jiakun of China, who earned the field’s highest honor for “affirming architecture that celebrates the lives of ordinary citizens.” Organizers ...
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TUES: MLG on proposed Republican healthcare cuts: This is ‘actually a health care tariff’, + More
The top story out of Washington D.C. continues to be the haphazard efforts to slash government services, which has left many ...
RFK Jr.’s Health Department Heightens Scrutiny of Vaccines
The Health and Human Services Department is reviewing contracts and moving to replace vaccine advisers in Robert F. Kennedy ...
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NYC Mayor Adams defends language criticized as racially insensitive, decries ‘lynch mob mentality’
Mayor Eric Adams, facing calls to resign amid controversy over the Trump DOJ’s move to dismiss his federal corruption indictment, defended himself Monday against accusations he used ...
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RFK Jr. Ends 50+ Years of Public Input in HHS Rulemaking Process
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new policy on Friday that ends over 50 years of public ...
Democrats push to make NC judicial elections nonpartisan as battle intensifies over Supreme Court race
North Carolina judges are elected in partisan elections with an "R" or a "D" next to their name on the ballot, just like any other politician. Democratic lawmakers want to make judicial elections ...
RFK Jr. issues rule barring public comment on HHS rulemaking
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday released a policy prohibiting public comments during his ...