The U. S. government has decided to remove a key protection that keeps many health department employees in their jobs. The change will affect people working for the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS. Those workers were previously protected by a rule called Schedule P/C, which used to b
"The largest children’s hospital in the United States is set to open a new clinic that will help kids reverse gender‑affirming treatments, after the state’s attorney general decided to settle a long investigation. The settlement also means five doctors who performed such procedures will lose their l
The United Nations sees a new twist in the debate over the Strait of Hormuz. China’s representative to the UN, Fu Gong, openly questioned a draft resolution that the United States and Bahrain have pushed forward. He said the wording was wrong and the moment was off, warning that a vote would likely
Roberto Sanchez, a 57‑year‑old congressman from the Together for Peru party, has taken the political stage by promising a complete rewrite of the country’s constitution. His campaign is built on the idea that the 1990s charter, drafted under former President Alberto Fujimori—father of the current se
The House Ethics Committee has opened a review into Representative Chuck Edwards, who faces claims of creating a hostile workplace and sexually harassing colleagues. The committee’s brief statement says it is “examining allegations that Representative Chuck Edwards may have created or fostered a hos
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that its chief drug official will leave her post, adding to a series of recent changes at the agency. Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, who has overseen investigations into antidepressants, COVID‑19 vaccines and other common medicines, will be replaced by Dr. Mike D
The acting chief of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration’s drug center, Tracey Beth Hoeg, is likely to step down shortly after the resignation of Commissioner Marty Makary, according to insiders familiar with agency plans. Hoeg, a former epidemiologist and sports doctor known for questioning COVID
The 2026 World Cup will host teams from every corner of the globe, and a key U. S. politician has spoken up for one that some countries want to keep out. Pramila Jayapal, who represents a district that covers Seattle—one of the cities set to host matches—stated that Iran should be allowed to comp
Politics can feel like a storm that blows through our everyday lives. It changes how we think, how we talk, and even how safe we feel in our own homes. When new laws are announced or leaders speak loudly, people often notice a shift in their mood and stress levels. A teacher might see her student
The former Manchester United defender is famous for winning eight league titles, three FA Cups and two Champions League trophies while earning 85 caps for England. After hanging up his boots, he turned into a well‑known public voice in Manchester and beyond. He has talked about politics before
