Justice Department releases Jeffrey Epstein case files
The Justice Department has released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including previously unseen photos of Bill Clinton with Epstein, though many files are heavily redacted and critics say the release is incomplete.
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Trump administration restricts gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The Trump administration has proposed rules that would withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding from hospitals providing gender-affirming care to transgender people under 18, facing opposition from major medical organizations.
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Kennedy Center renamed to include Trump's name
The Kennedy Center has been renamed The Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, though some lawmakers argue the change requires Congressional approval.
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Judge blocks HUD's overhaul of homelessness funding
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HUD's plan to shift homelessness funding from permanent housing to transitional housing with work requirements, ruling the last-minute changes would cause irreparable harm.
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White House plans to break up key climate research center
The Trump administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, calling it a source of 'climate alarmism,' which scientists warn could jeopardize weather forecasting accuracy.
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Suspect in Brown University and MIT shootings found dead
Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, suspected of killing two Brown University students and an MIT professor, was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit after a Reddit post helped identify him.
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Trump announces drug price deals with pharmaceutical companies
President Trump has announced agreements with nine pharmaceutical companies to lower U.S. drug prices to match those in other wealthy countries, with companies investing in domestic manufacturing.
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Millions to lose health insurance as ACA subsidies expire
An estimated 4.8 million Americans are expected to become uninsured as enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, with many seeking alternative care options like community health centers.
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Fela Kuti receives posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has become the first African musician to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, recognized for his musical innovation and political activism.
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Trump administration appoints controversial health diplomat
Bethany Kozma, who has campaigned against abortion and gender-affirming care, has been appointed to lead HHS's Office of Global Affairs, raising concerns about U.S. global health policy direction.
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