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As Chinese President Xi visits, why has Taiwan deepened ties with TN?

As Chinese President Xi visits, why has Taiwan deepened ties with TN?

Taiwan has 14 unofficial diplomatic missions in the U.S., and 25 states have official representative offices in Taiwan. Tennessee could soon be among them.

TrumpRx claims the world's lowest drug prices. A new report raises doubts

TrumpRx claims the world's lowest drug prices. A new report raises doubts

KFF's analysis of 32 brand name drugs found TrumpRx's claim of big discounts compared to peer nations delivered mixed results.

Trump sees no urgency for Canada deal as trade dispute deepens, USTR says

Trump sees no urgency for Canada deal as trade dispute deepens, USTR says

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is comfortable maintaining its trade standoff with Canada even as new US import bans on Canadian products take effect next week and Washington threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, parts and steel from

2025 Reconciliation Law to Restrict Medicaid Immigrant Eligibility, Impacting Coverage for Lawfully Present Individuals

2025 Reconciliation Law to Restrict Medicaid Immigrant Eligibility, Impacting Coverage for Lawfully Present Individuals

Effective October 1, 2026, the 2025 reconciliation law will implement new restrictions on Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility for many lawfully present immigrants in the U.S. This legislation will limit eligibility to specific groups, including lawful permanent residents (green card holders), Cuban and Haitian entrants, individuals residing under Compacts of Free Association (COFA), and lawfully residing children and pregnant immigrants in states that opt to cover them. The law will eliminate eligibility for several other categories of lawfully present immigrants, such as refugees and asylees who do not possess a green card. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates these restrictions will reduce federal spending by $6.2 billion and result in an additional 100,000 individuals becoming uninsured by 2034. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued guidance and an implementation toolkit for states to navigate these changes, which will also increase ad...

Lawmakers Urge President Trump and DHS to Grant TPS for Nepali Nationals After Catastrophic Flooding

Lawmakers Urge President Trump and DHS to Grant TPS for Nepali Nationals After Catastrophic Flooding

On September 24, 2026, Representatives Judy Chu, Grace Meng, and Raja Krishnamoorthi spearheaded a bipartisan letter to President Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin. The letter advocates for the immediate granting of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to eligible Nepali nationals residing in the United States. This appeal follows severe flooding in Nepal on August 26, which devastated the country, affecting approximately 1.6 million people. The disaster resulted in 1,451 recovered bodies, over 5,780 missing individuals, and the destruction of around 20,000 homes. The lawmakers' letter also requests Deferred Enforced Departure and a pause on removals for these individuals, emphasizing the dire conditions in Nepal that make safe return impossible. The initiative has garnered significant support, with 54 congressional co-signers and endorsements from more than 200 organizations.

Representative Carlos A. Gimenez Introduces H.R. 10554 to Modify Information Sharing for Missing and Exploited Children

Representative Carlos A. Gimenez Introduces H.R. 10554 to Modify Information Sharing for Missing and Exploited Children

Representative Carlos A. Gimenez has introduced H.R. 10554, titled the 'Strengthened Checks for Reliable Evaluation of Entrants Nationwide Act of 2026.' This bill, received on September 24, 2026, and currently having two cosponsors, aims to alter the rules governing information sharing by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Specifically, the legislation proposes to add the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to the list of federal agencies authorized to receive certain disclosures from NCMEC. The primary purpose of these expanded disclosures would be for security or immigration-related screening and vetting processes. The bill does not create new agencies, programs, or penalties, but rather expands the scope of who can access existing NCMEC disclosures for specific governmental functions. Quiver Quantitative estimates Representative Gimenez's net worth at $3.2 million as of September 26, 2026.

Whistleblower Alleges Driscoll's Shipped Millions of Pounds of Berries with Excess Pesticide Levels to Canada

Whistleblower Alleges Driscoll's Shipped Millions of Pounds of Berries with Excess Pesticide Levels to Canada

Whistleblower Alleges Driscoll's Shipped Millions of Pounds of Berries with Excess Pesticide Levels to Canada

UN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements

UN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements

GENEVA, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights office issued a list on Friday adding 61 more companies operating in Israeli West Bank settlements, which the global body considers illegal.

AMA Calls for Immediate Opening of VFC Ordering for Updated COVID Vaccine Amidst Disparities in Access

AMA Calls for Immediate Opening of VFC Ordering for Updated COVID Vaccine Amidst Disparities in Access

The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging the federal government to open the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program for ordering the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, manufacturers began shipping the updated vaccine in early September, and children with private insurance are able to receive it. However, the federal ordering process used by states for the VFC program has not yet opened. This delay means that approximately half of the children in the United States, who rely on the VFC program for their vaccinations, are unable to access the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Pediatricians, including one who is also a mother of three, highlight that while their own privately insured children can get vaccinated, many families on Medicaid with medically complex children are being told to wait, with no clear timeline for when the vaccine will become available to them. This situation has created a two-tiered system of protection against COVID-19, based on insurance status. Eleven states and American Samoa, which pu...

'We will never apologize' DHS defends ICE operations in Texas

'We will never apologize' DHS defends ICE operations in Texas

The Department of Homeland Security is defending its immigration enforcement operations in Austin through a series of social media posts.

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Intervenes in ICE-Related Death Investigation, Family Demands Answers at Capitol

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Intervenes in ICE-Related Death Investigation, Family Demands Answers at Capitol

Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, testified at a bicameral public forum in Washington D.C., demanding intervention to clarify their father's death. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant, was fatally shot during an ICE operation in Houston on July 7, 2026. The brothers recounted the events following the shooting, emphasizing the lack of information and the family's struggle to understand what transpired. They stated that their mother was informed of their father's trouble around 7:00 a.m. and later learned through social media that he had been shot by ICE agents. The family eventually located him at Ben Taub Hospital, where Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's intervention was crucial in confirming his death due to his injuries. The sons questioned the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) initial claims, including that their father was the target of the operation and that he had used his vehicle as a weapon, assertions they and the three men who were with him dispute...

Congressional Committee Hears Testimony on Fatal ICE Shootings, Demands Accountability

Congressional Committee Hears Testimony on Fatal ICE Shootings, Demands Accountability

A congressional committee responsible for investigation and government reform recently heard testimony regarding five individuals fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Sean P. Murphy, representing the family of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, who was killed by an ICE agent on July 13, stated that Guerrero was not the target of an ICE enforcement action and had no criminal history. Murphy read a statement from Guerrero's partner, Karolina Rojas Alvarez, who called for justice and asserted that no immigrant should be murdered in such a manner. Murphy also highlighted that Guerrero possessed a Social Security number and valid work authorization issued by the current administration. He criticized the administration's decision to take Guerrero's life. The Maine attorney general's office is currently investigating the shooting. Committee members expressed significant concern over the perceived lack of accountability and transparency from the Department of Homeland Security regarding...