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Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Deadly Shooting of Alex Pretti
The 37-year-old protester was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent and a customs officer on Jan. 24.
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Jury Finds Doctors Liable for Malpractice in Gender Surgery Lawsuit
A jury awarded $2 million in damages to a 22-year-woman who underwent breast removal surgery as a teenager.
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California Public Schools Hid ‘Gender Support Plans’ From Parents, Education Department Says
The state Department of Education was issued a corrective action plan that required school leaders to share student records with parents.
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FDA Requests Pause of Abortion Pill Lawsuit
The FDA requested the pause in order to review its policy permitting the drug, mifepristone, to be mailed to patients.
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Woman Suing for Malpractice Says She Was Distressed When She Asked for Gender Surgery
She had ’top surgery' in 2019 but no longer identifies as male and is suing her surgeon and former psychologist.
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TikTok Settles High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Lawsuit on Verge of Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube are accused of helping harm the mental health of young people.
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Record Number of Americans Reaching Retirement Age—How Prepared Are Cities?
Florida’s Cape Coral–Fort Myers metro area ranked first on StorageCafe’s list of the 10 best locations for 2026 retirees.
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Federal Officials Refer Minnesota to DOJ for Allowing Boys in Girls’ Sports
State education leaders refused to consider a voluntary agreement or negotiate with federal officials, the Education Department said.
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Jury Selection to Begin in High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube are accused of helping worsen the youth mental health crisis.
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Pro-Life Advocates Urge Trump Admin to Restrict Abortion Pill
Movement leaders praise gains but say the administration should restore restrictions on abortion drugs.
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JD Vance Urges Activists at DC Rally to Pursue Culture of Life
Vice President and other politicians spoke to pro-life activists during the 53rd annual March for Life.
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March for Life 2026 Rally Features VP Vance and Speaker Johnson
The pro-life rally is set for Jan. 23 in Washington.
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Homeland Security Seeks to Restrict Immigrants From Relying on Welfare
Changes to the public charge rule are aimed at reducing incentives for illegal immigration and discourage immigrants from relying on public benefits.
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Tens of Thousands Expected for March for Life in DC
While Roe v. Wade was struck down almost four years ago, pro-life advocates say more needs to be done.
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Lawmakers Question Health Insurance CEOs on Cost, Business Practices
Republicans and Democrats agreed on the need to lower health insurance costs but differed in approach.
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How Work Requirements for Public Assistance Are Changing
Federal agencies overseeing SNAP, Medicaid, and housing assistance are implementing new work requirements aimed at able-bodied adults.
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Fentanyl Precursor Shortage Was Behind the Decline in Overdose Deaths Since 2023: Study
Health care policy experts have been puzzled by the drop but offered other explanations such as increased use of naloxone to reverse fentanyl overdoses.
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Expert: Fraud Is ‘Fundamental’ Part of Child Transgender Medical Field
There is no solid evidence that puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery benefit children with gender dysphoria.
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Mother Testifies She Consented to Daughter’s Transgender Surgery Over Fears for the Teen’s Life
The court heard claims that a psychologist’s warnings about a girl’s mental state influenced a mother’s decision to consent to the surgery.
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Why People Feel the Economy Is Bad, When Data Show Improvement
The data don’t capture the pain experienced by a large segment of society, experts say.
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Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Deadly Shooting of Alex Pretti
The 37-year-old protester was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent and a customs officer on Jan. 24.
|
Jury Finds Doctors Liable for Malpractice in Gender Surgery Lawsuit
A jury awarded $2 million in damages to a 22-year-woman who underwent breast removal surgery as a teenager.
|
California Public Schools Hid ‘Gender Support Plans’ From Parents, Education Department Says
The state Department of Education was issued a corrective action plan that required school leaders to share student records with parents.
|
FDA Requests Pause of Abortion Pill Lawsuit
The FDA requested the pause in order to review its policy permitting the drug, mifepristone, to be mailed to patients.
|
Woman Suing for Malpractice Says She Was Distressed When She Asked for Gender Surgery
She had ’top surgery' in 2019 but no longer identifies as male and is suing her surgeon and former psychologist.
|
TikTok Settles High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Lawsuit on Verge of Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube are accused of helping harm the mental health of young people.
|
Record Number of Americans Reaching Retirement Age—How Prepared Are Cities?
Florida’s Cape Coral–Fort Myers metro area ranked first on StorageCafe’s list of the 10 best locations for 2026 retirees.
|
Federal Officials Refer Minnesota to DOJ for Allowing Boys in Girls’ Sports
State education leaders refused to consider a voluntary agreement or negotiate with federal officials, the Education Department said.
|
Jury Selection to Begin in High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube are accused of helping worsen the youth mental health crisis.
|
Pro-Life Advocates Urge Trump Admin to Restrict Abortion Pill
Movement leaders praise gains but say the administration should restore restrictions on abortion drugs.
|
JD Vance Urges Activists at DC Rally to Pursue Culture of Life
Vice President and other politicians spoke to pro-life activists during the 53rd annual March for Life.
|
March for Life 2026 Rally Features VP Vance and Speaker Johnson
The pro-life rally is set for Jan. 23 in Washington.
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Homeland Security Seeks to Restrict Immigrants From Relying on Welfare
Changes to the public charge rule are aimed at reducing incentives for illegal immigration and discourage immigrants from relying on public benefits.
|
Tens of Thousands Expected for March for Life in DC
While Roe v. Wade was struck down almost four years ago, pro-life advocates say more needs to be done.
|
Lawmakers Question Health Insurance CEOs on Cost, Business Practices
Republicans and Democrats agreed on the need to lower health insurance costs but differed in approach.
|
How Work Requirements for Public Assistance Are Changing
Federal agencies overseeing SNAP, Medicaid, and housing assistance are implementing new work requirements aimed at able-bodied adults.
|
Fentanyl Precursor Shortage Was Behind the Decline in Overdose Deaths Since 2023: Study
Health care policy experts have been puzzled by the drop but offered other explanations such as increased use of naloxone to reverse fentanyl overdoses.
|
Expert: Fraud Is ‘Fundamental’ Part of Child Transgender Medical Field
There is no solid evidence that puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery benefit children with gender dysphoria.
|
Mother Testifies She Consented to Daughter’s Transgender Surgery Over Fears for the Teen’s Life
The court heard claims that a psychologist’s warnings about a girl’s mental state influenced a mother’s decision to consent to the surgery.
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Why People Feel the Economy Is Bad, When Data Show Improvement
The data don’t capture the pain experienced by a large segment of society, experts say.
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