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Kennedy's Vaccine Push Tests U.S. Immunization Rules
health1 month ago

Kennedy's Vaccine Push Tests U.S. Immunization Rules

Kennedy’s efforts to reshape who gets COVID shots and how children are immunized have sparked court battles and policy pushback, with the administration signaling a softer anti-vaccine stance ahead of the midterms. A high-profile lawsuit over childhood vaccine guidance could force changes, while Trump has floated realigning recommendations with peer nations. Despite setbacks, public skepticism persists, exemptions are rising in some states, and trust in vaccines remains mixed as officials and advisers jockey over the future of U.S. immunization policy.

Court ruling pushes abortion-pill access into flux, roiling telehealth
health2 months ago

Court ruling pushes abortion-pill access into flux, roiling telehealth

A 5th Circuit ruling sharply restricting teleprescribing of mifepristone has created widespread confusion for pharmacies, telehealth providers, and patients, with some clinics pausing teleprescriptions or switching to misoprostol. The Supreme Court briefly stayed the decision, but could rule next week on whether dispensing must be in person. The Biden administration’s stance to pause guidance pending an FDA safety review has drawn criticism and left many questions about prescribing rules and existing prescriptions unresolved, all in a high-stakes, election-year context.

National Guard Deployments in Chicago and Portland Amid Protests and Political Tensions
politics9 months ago

National Guard Deployments in Chicago and Portland Amid Protests and Political Tensions

President Trump has attempted to deploy National Guard troops into U.S. cities like Portland and Chicago, prompting legal challenges and debates over presidential authority versus state control, with courts generally ruling against him citing legal and constitutional limits, including the Posse Comitatus Act and the need for actual threats to justify federal intervention.