RFK Jr. attacks pediatricians’ group over vaccine recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics had earlier urged parents to get young children vaccinated against Covid — pushing back against the health secretary’s stance.
Epstein files land on Capitol Hill
Congress has officially received the first batch of Jeffrey Epstein files. The Justice Department turned over a tranche of materials related to the case against the late, convicted sex offender …
Recognizing Native American Heritage Month, USDA Science Spotlights Christopher
From advancing Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge in research to ensuring the next generation of agriculture is inspired to lead—the employees spotlighted below are an integral part of carrying out USDA’s …
Airbnb co-founder and DOGE associate to head new federal design office
Airbnb co-founder and Department of Government Efficiency associate Joe Gebbia announced that he had been selected as the government’s first chief design officer on Saturday, charged with implementing Trump’s “America …
Pentagon says US will play a minimal role in Ukraine’s security guarantee
Meetings between NATO and U.S. defense officials left allies concerned that President Donald Trump would leave Europe to ensure a lasting peace in the war-scarred country.
Getting a Covid shot this fall could be a lot more complicated
Some healthy people may have to prove they have an underlying condition, or get a prescription.
Jeffries pans idea of dispatching National Guard to Chicago
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday slammed President Donald Trump’s statement that he might deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, as the White House flexes federal power in …
EKDLG Fellow Serves as Role Model for Hispanic STEM Students
Blanca Acevedo is the director of Grants Administration at Malcolm X College, part of the City College of Chicago. She plays an important role in creating and enhancing academic opportunities …
Trump orders new federal hiring to fight crime in U.S. cities
An array of federal agencies will soon begin hiring law enforcement personnel for urban deployments under a new executive order as President Trump looks to ramp up his efforts to …
Trump hints he will change Pentagon’s name to Department of War
“I don’t want to be defense only,” the president said. “We want offense too.”