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2 days ago

Sen. Ron Johnson confronts HHS secretary about redacted Fauci emails on COVID-19 origins

Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra sparred over redacted emails from Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.

foxnews.com
2 days ago

WATCH: Biden’s health secretary refuses to answer questions on federal employee telecommute benefits

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday refused several times to answer questions about how many of his employees are still working from home, three years after COVID hit.

foxnews.com
2 days ago

Biden administration plans revamp of organ transplant system

The Biden administration plans to break up the network that runs the nation's organ transplant system.

Rick Scott demands answers on NIH funding that went to Wuhan Institute of Virology

Florida Sen. Rick Scott is calling for more information on how the National Institutes of Health monitors the flow of its federal grant dollars

foxnews.com

Biden says he's focused 'intensely' on lowering drug costs

President Joe Biden says his administration is focused “intensely” on lowering health care costs.

Democrats who can't define 'woman' celebrate International Women's Day

Democrats across the country were eager to celebrate International Women's Day despite previously being unable or unwilling to provide the definition of a "woman."

foxnews.com

Are Biden’s Immigration Policies Stuck in the Trump Era?

Recently, the Administration proposed a new border rule that one advocate called “asylum Ticketmaster.”

newyorker.com

House GOP opens probe into Maryland woman's rape, murder by alleged MS-13 member who crossed border as minor

House Judiciary GOP Chairman Jim Jordan demands HHS provide details on an MS-13 member who crossed the border as a minor and is charged in the murder of 20-year-old Kayla Hamilton.

foxnews.com

White House promises crackdown on migrant child labor

The Biden administration says it is creating a new task force to crack down on an explosion of the illegal exploitation of migrant children for labor in the U.S. Hundreds of companies that employed nearly 4,000 children last year were found in violation of federal labor laws, a dramatic increase in the last five years.

Republicans call Fauci, top Biden officials to testify as COVID origins investigation heats up

Fox News Digital first obtained letters from the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic to Biden admin officials demanding documents and testimony on COVID origins.

foxnews.com

The Covid emergency in the U.S. ends May 11. HHS officials say here's what to expect

HHS officials in call with reporters laid out what the the public can expect when the emergency ends.

cnbc.com

Abortion is an emergency, but dangerous in a different way than what Biden claims

Abortion is an emergency, but dangerous in a different way than what Biden claims. He wants to give government emergency powers to push abortion pills.

foxnews.com

Feds expect to collect $4.7B in insurance fraud penalties

The Biden administration is estimating that it could collect as much as $4.7 billion from insurance companies with newer and tougher penalties for submitting improper charges on the taxpayers’ tab for Medicare Advantage care.

Harris to push abortion during Florida trip on Roe v. Wade anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris will appear in Florida on Sunday, where she is expected to speak on Democrats' pro-abortion agenda on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.

foxnews.com

Harris to push abortion fight in Florida on Roe anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Florida on Sunday to speak about abortion on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Biden administration will select first 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations by September

The federal government for the first time has the power to negotiate Medicare drug prices due to the Inflation Reduction Act.

cnbc.com

Republicans demand end to COVID-19 emergency declaration

Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to end the COVID-19 public health emergency, saying its continued extensions set "a terrible precedent for future public health emergencies."

foxnews.com

Biden administration extends COVID-19 public health emergency yet again

The White House's Department of Health and Human Services extended the COVID-19 state of emergency yet again on Wednesday via an official declaration.

foxnews.com

SEC ends insider trading probe of ex-Sen. Richard Burr and brother-in-law without taking action, lawyers say

The Securities and Exchange Commission was eyeing former Sen. Richard Burr over stock sales before a market crash sparked by the Covid pandemic.

cnbc.com

Biden administration partially rescinds Trump 'conscience' health care proposal

The Department of Health and Human Services is proposing a new rule to restore the process for conscience complaints and protect against discrimination.

foxnews.com

States challenge Biden to lower drug prices by allowing imports from Canada

States say the U.S. government is impeding their plans to import drugs in a bid to cut costs, accusing the FDA of stalling.

cbsnews.com

Mpox will not be renewed as a public health emergency next year

Cases of Mpox, which was previously named monkeypox, peaked in August and fell steadily over the past months to a daily average of seven new cases by the end of November.

npr.org

US plans end to mpox public health emergency in January

The federal government plans to end in January the public health emergency it declared earlier this year after an outbreak of mpox left more than 29,000 people across the U.S. infected.

Biden administration will end monkeypox public health emergency

The Biden administration does not plan to renew the public health emergency after it ends on Jan. 31 as mpox cases remain low.

cnbc.com

Guests at Macron state dinner include Colbert, Louis-Dreyfus

A long list of politicos and a sprinkling of celebs join the White House's fete for the French president.

washingtonpost.com

American Academy of Pediatrics urges Biden administration to declare emergency over 'unprecedented' RSV surge

The American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association are calling on the Biden administration for assistance to combat an “alarming surge of pediatric respiratory illnesses.”

foxnews.com

'West Wing' cast urges struggling Americans to seek help

As more Americans struggle with depression and anxiety, the cast of “The West Wing” teamed up with the Biden administration on Thursday to share a simple message: you are not alone.

Florida mother raises awareness for suicide and mental health crisis lifeline

Unlike the 10-digit hotline number, 988 is easy to remember — the mental health equivalent of 911.

cbsnews.com

U.S. is extending Covid public health emergency through spring 2023, administration official says

The public health emergency, first declared in January 2020 and renewed every 90 days since, has had a vast impact on the U.S. health-care system.

cnbc.com

U.S. will keep Covid public health emergency in place at least until mid January

The public health emergency, first declared in January 2020 and renewed every 90 days since, has had a vast impact on the U.S. health-care system.

cnbc.com

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker pleads with Biden administration for more help with migrants

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is asking for federal help to shelter illegal migrants, in a letter to Secretaries Alejandro Mayorkas and Xavier Becerra.

foxnews.com

Education secretary tests positive for COVID-19

President Joe Biden’s education secretary has tested positive for COVID-19.

Low costs expected to keep Obamacare interest high

Millions of Americans can begin selecting their 2023 health insurance plans on HealthCare.

Failing US nursing homes to face tougher federal penalties

The Biden administration says the worst-of-the-worst nursing homes will now face tougher penalties if conditions don’t improve at their facilities.

Millions at risk of losing health insurance if U.S. ends Covid public health emergency in January

When the public health emergency does end, HHS estimates up to 15 million people will be disenrolled from Medicare and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

cnbc.com

Biden administration seeks to expand 24/7 mental health care

The federal government wants to expand all-hours mental health and substance abuse care in communities around the country.

WHO calls for more international aide to prevent Ebola from spreading beyond Uganda

The WHO said Uganda needs more support from the international community to contain the outbreak.

cnbc.com

WHO calls for more international aid to prevent Ebola from spreading beyond Uganda

The World Health Organization said Uganda needs more support from the international community to contain the outbreak of Ebola.

cnbc.com

New rules fix ‘flaw’ for families seeking Obamacare coverage

More families who are offered expensive health insurance premiums from their employers will get a discount if they sign up instead for coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace this fall.

States ignore Biden’s Medicaid plan for expanding abortion access

President Biden signed an executive order in August that encouraged the use of Medicaid resources to bolster abortion access following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

foxnews.com

White House: New rule will show 'true cost' of plane tickets

President Joe Biden has announced a new initiative that would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets before they buy them.

New 988 mental health crisis line sees jump in calls and texts during first month

Mental health advocates say the numbers are encouraging, but there's more work to be done to build up state and local resources.

npr.org

Planned Parenthood maps strategy to protect abortion rights

Planned Parenthood leaders from across the country are meeting in California to discuss how to defend abortion rights.

Feds try to stop unlawful nursing home debt collections

A federal report says nursing homes and debt collectors are flouting a law that prohibits them from requiring friends and family of care home residents to be responsible for costs of the facilities.

Medicaid extensions for new moms grow, may run into limits

States around the country are making it easier for newborn moms to keep Medicaid in the year after childbirth, a crucial time when depression and other health problems can develop.

Idaho can’t enforce abortion ban in medical emergencies

A federal judge has barred Idaho from enforcing a strict abortion ban in medical emergencies, clearing the way for hospitals to continue treating ectopic pregnancies and other pregnancy-related complications normally for now.

Arizona woman dies after vanishing in Zion National Park flood

An Arizona woman has died after she was swept away during flash flooding four days ago at Utah’s Zion National Park, officials said Tuesday.

news.yahoo.com

Arizona judge weighs state request to enforce abortion ban

An Arizona judge is considering whether to allow the state to enforce a near-total ban on abortions that has been blocked for nearly 50 years.

The White House Is Releasing More Monkeypox Vaccines

The Biden Administration is releasing more monkeypox vaccines amid criticism over its response to the outbreak.

newsy.com

The White House Is Releasing More Monkeypox Vaccines

The Biden Administration is releasing more monkeypox vaccines amid criticism over its response to the outbreak.

www1.newsy.com

The White House Is Releasing More Monkeypox Vaccines

The Biden Administration is releasing more monkeypox vaccines amid criticism over its response to the outbreak.

www3.newsy.com

The Environmental Laws Hindering Clean Energy

Plus: Why locals object to visiting cruise ships

theatlantic.com

Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall in US

U.S. regulators have finalized a long-awaited rule that's expected to allow millions of Americans to buy hearing aids without a prescription.

Grand jury declines to indict woman in Emmett Till killing

A Mississippi grand jury has declined to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of the Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, most likely closing the case that shocked a nation and galvanized the modern civil rights movement.

news.yahoo.com

US Declares Monkeypox a Health Emergency, Finally

The FDA is laying out a new strategy to extend vaccine supplies. But the approach doesn’t go far enough to understand how well the vaccine works.

washingtonpost.com

White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency

Declaring a public health emergency can free up resources to help the administration respond to the monkeypox outbreak. So far more than 6,OOO people in the U.S. have been infected.

npr.org

Biden administration declares monkeypox a public health emergency

The move aims to fast-track potential treatments and vaccines for the disease, which about 1.6 million Americans are at high risk of contracting.

latimes.com

Biden administration declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency in the U.S.

The U.S. has confirmed more 6,000 monkeypox cases over the past two months, more than any country in the world.

cnbc.com

U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency

The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.

cbsnews.com

Biden officials plan to declare monkeypox a public health emergency

The move comes as officials scramble to boost access to monkeypox treatments and vaccines amid rising case counts.

washingtonpost.com

Biden to sign executive order to help cover costs for women traveling for abortions

The Biden administration has considered using emergency public health powers to protect access to abortion pill, mifepristone.

cnbc.com

Number of uninsured Americans drops to record low

The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.

Biden names FEMA, CDC officials to head monkeypox response

President Joe Biden is set to name top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve as the White House coordinators to combat the growing monkeypox outbreak.

Biden Administration Declares ‘Open Season’ on Religious Hospitals That Object to Gender Transitions

The attorney leading the fight against a new HHS transgender rule told NR it will be "open season" on religious hospitals if the administration prevails.

news.yahoo.com

California not ready to declare emergency over monkeypox

California's public health officer says officials are pressing for more vaccine and closely monitoring the spread of the monkeypox virus.

White House hosts lawyers for discussion on abortion access

Attorney General Merrick Garland headlined a White House event bringing together pro bono lawyers, bar associations and public interest groups to discuss how best to offer legal services and protections for women seeking abortions.

US rules out summer COVID boosters to focus on fall campaign

U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer.

Under fire, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped

The country's monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped, U.S. health officials said Thursday, despite rising case numbers and so far limited vaccine supplies.

npr.org

Health secretary calls on Congress and states to do more to help contain monkeypox outbreak

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Congress and local authorities need to do more to help end the growing monkeypox outbreak.

cnbc.com

Under fire, US officials say monkeypox can still be stopped

Top U.S. health officials say the country's monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped despite rising case numbers and limited vaccine supplies.

Monkeypox Cases Are Rising Rapidly Across The U.S.

The World Health Organization declares a global health emergency, amid rising monkeypox cases.

newsy.com

Biden moves to reinstate health protections for LGBTQ Americans

The proposal would also cover pregnant women seeking health care services, including abortion.

washingtonpost.com

Biden's realism approach runs head-on into liberal pressure

When it comes to the thorniest issues confronting his administration, the instinct from Biden and his White House is to often speak about what he can’t do, citing constraints imposed by the courts or insufficient support in a Congress that is controlled by his own party.

New 988 hotline is the 911 for mental health emergencies

Quick help for suicide thoughts and other mental health emergencies will soon be as easy as 9-8-8.

Biden could declare a public health emergency to expand abortion access, but it would face a tremendous legal fight

The nation's leading reproductive rights groups are calling for the White House to use every power at its disposal to defend access to abortion.

cnbc.com

Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Emergency Abortion Guidance

The lawsuit comes after the Biden administration told hospitals Monday that they "must" provide abortion services if the woman's life is at risk.

newsy.com

Texas sues Biden administration over requirement that hospitals perform abortions in emergencies

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed the new guidance would "transform every emergency room in the country into a walk-in abortion clinic."

cbsnews.com

Pharmacies can't discriminate on reproductive health scripts

The Biden administration is warning pharmacies not to discriminate against women who may seek reproductive health prescriptions, including some that might be involved in ending a pregnancy.

Biden admin: Docs must offer abortion if mom's life at risk

The Biden administration is telling hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.

Biden team strains to flex muscles in abortion fight

President Joe Biden’s top health official says that “every option is on the table” when it comes to helping women access abortion in the wake of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

US boosts monkeypox testing, 142 cases confirmed

The Biden administration has started shipping testing kits for monkeypox to commercial laboratories, in a bid to speed diagnostic tests for suspected infections for the virus that has already infected at least 142 people in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending tests to commercial labs, including Aegis Science, Labcorp, Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Quest Diagnostics and Sonic Healthcare, which it said would significant expand the nation’s health system’s capacity to...

Fauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID-19 symptoms

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America’s pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

HHS secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID-19 again

President Joe Biden’s top health official has again tested positive for COVID-19, less than a month after he came down with virus symptoms while on a trip to Germany.

Biden says he wasn't informed early on of baby formula woes

President Joe Biden says he wasn't briefed on the prospect of nationwide shortages of infant formula for about two months.

Medicare recipients to see premium cut — but not until 2023

Medicare recipients will get a premium reduction — but not until next year.

Germany says pandemic not over as court OKs vaccine mandate

Germany’s health minister is warning that the coronavirus pandemic is not over yet.

US health secretary tests positive for COVID on Germany trip

President Joe Biden’s top health official has tested positive for COVID-19, the latest member of his Cabinet to be infected with the virus.

Obama to return to White House for health care event

Former President Barack Obama will be returning to the White House on Tuesday for his first public event there since he left office in 2017.

COVID pandemic's end may bring turbulence for US health care

When the end of the COVID-19 pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for U.S. health care.

US-backed group gets lifesaving meds to Ukrainians amid war

Thousands of patients in Ukraine are receiving lifesaving medicines to treat HIV and opioid addiction through a U.S.-funded group still operating amid the Russian invasion.

COVID budget impasse halts aid to test and treat uninsured

A federal agency says it's running out of money to cover medical bills for COVID tests and treatments for uninsured people and will stop taking claims at midnight Tuesday.

Doctors finding hurdles to using pills to treat COVID-19

COVID-19 patients now have new treatments they can take at home to stay out of the hospital — if doctors get the pills to them fast enough.

The AP Interview: Health chief warns of COVID funds shortage

With the nation yearning for a new normal after its long struggle with the coronavirus, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is warning that vaccines, tests and treatments will be “stuck on the ground” unless Congress provides additional funds the White House has demanded.

AP sources: White House seeks another $30B for COVID battle

The Biden administration is telling Congress it needs an additional $30 billion to press ahead with the fight against COVID-19.

US buys 600K doses of new COVID antibody awaiting clearance

The Biden administration says it has purchased enough doses of a yet-to-be approved antibody drug to treat 600,000 patients with COVID-19.

No money for drug pipes: Feds douse social media firestorm

The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.

FDA's agenda in limbo as Biden's nominee stalls in Senate

President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the powerful Food and Drug Administration has stalled in the narrowly divided Senate.

As omicron surges, HealthCare.gov sign-up deadline arrives

People looking for health insurance in the grip of the omicron surge have through Saturday to sign up for taxpayer-subsidized private coverage under the Obama-era Affordable Care Act.

Medicare limits coverage of $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug

Medicare says it will limit coverage of a $28,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug whose benefits have been widely questioned.

Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday

Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for those on their plans.

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