Donald Trump will take office for his second term as U. S. President on Monday, with significant plans in store. Despite his past promises, such as closing borders, reinstating travel bans, and mass deportations, it's unclear how these will impact the economy, particularly sectors like agriculture t
Donald Trump is set to hit the ground running on his first day in office. He has a stack of executive actions ready to sign, aiming to enact significant policy changes right away. This includes plans to crack down on immigration, boost energy production, and impose new tariffs. While some promises m
Have you ever wondered if the policies your state puts in place actually affect how many opioids are being dispensed? Well, let's dive into that! States have been trying out various policies to change how opioids are prescribed, but not many studies have looked at how effective these policies are in
Lee Zeldin, nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has a plan. He wants to cut back on federal regulations that he thinks are hurting the economy. But he promises to keep protecting the environment and people's health. Zeldin has experience working with both parties to pass law
On Thursday, a group of state attorneys general, all Democrats, asked to join a federal legal effort. They want to preserve two gun control policies from the Biden era. One policy requires background checks for buyers at gun shows. The other bans a type of trigger that can make a semiautomatic weapo
A new survey by Gallup shows that many Americans aren't betting on President-elect Donald Trump to make healthcare cheaper. Nearly half—46%—think the country is on the wrong track when it comes to his healthcare plans. More people doubt that Congress and Trump will lower health care and drug costs—4
Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an interesting plan in her State of the State address. She wants to place a police officer on every train during overnight hours for six months. Sounds good, right? But hold on, there's more to consider. First off, what about the other 16 hours of the day? Wi
Imagine you're a young adult from Latin America, living in the US. You face a tough political scene where migrants of color aren't treated fairly. The government's immigration rules and talk can make you feel unsafe and powerless. A study in Virginia looked into how these young adults think about a
Over the past four decades, one researcher has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular health. Their work has focused on understanding the connection between obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. They've also explored ways to manage and prevent these
Once a shining example, Tennessee's high childhood vaccination rates are now slipping. Parents like Jen Fisher in Franklin, Tennessee, are feeling the heat. Her 12-year-old son, Raleigh, has a weak immune system due to a congenital heart condition. Vaccines are his best protection against serious il
