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Trump's frustrations drove order limiting child vaccinations, but MAHA wants more

Trump's frustrations drove order limiting child vaccinations, but MAHA wants more

By Yasmeen Abutaleb and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's frustration that his administration was not doing enough to address what he considers a likely contributor to autism drove a U.S. executive order this month that cut back the number of childhood vaccinations,
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US lawmakers question Health Secretary Kennedy on vaccine settlement disclosures

US lawmakers question Health Secretary Kennedy on vaccine settlement disclosures

By Dan Levine Aug 25 (Reuters) - A group of U.S. senators said Health Secretary Robert F.
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Justice Department Memo Challenges Federal Oversight of Georgia's Disability Care System

Justice Department Memo Challenges Federal Oversight of Georgia's Disability Care System

A June memo from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicated a shift in federal policy regarding the enforcement of community-based care for individuals with disabilities, particularly in Georgia. The memo argues that federal disability laws do not mandate states to provide certain community-based services for people with disabilities that limit 'major life activities' as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Furthermore, it states that the federal government lacks the authority to oversee and monitor whether states are providing these services, despite existing legal requirements. This interpretation challenges the legal precedent set by the 1999 Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C., which originated in Georgia and ruled against the unjustified institutionalization of people with disabilities. Disability advocates, including D’Arcy Robb of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, express concern that this could reduce pressure on states to fund and expand community-based s...
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Pennsylvania reports first U.S. measles deaths this year as outbreak grows

Pennsylvania reports first U.S. measles deaths this year as outbreak grows

Aug 25 (Reuters) - Two Pennsylvania residents died from measles, health officials said on Tuesday, the first such deaths this year in the United States, which is contending with the highest number of cases of the highly infectious disease in more than three decades as vaccination rates drop.
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Trump Administration Imposes New Fees and Restrictions on H-1B Visa Program

Trump Administration Imposes New Fees and Restrictions on H-1B Visa Program

The Trump administration is implementing a series of policy changes that introduce new costs and uncertainties for employers and workers relying on H-1B visas. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new fee of $103,265 for all H-1B petitions subject to an annual cap. This comes alongside expanded screening fees for some employers, increased discretion for officers to reject petitions, and plans to eliminate a 60-day grace period for H-1B workers who lose their jobs. Other significant regulatory moves include capping authorized admission periods for foreign students and overhauling wage floors, potentially adding tens of thousands of dollars to required pay for individual visa holders. These measures are part of an administration-wide enforcement crackdown targeting H-1B hiring, with the stated goal of protecting American workers.
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Mexican governor indicted by the US seeks leave again after contentious return to office

Mexican governor indicted by the US seeks leave again after contentious return to office

Mexico’s Sinaloa governor has reversed his return to office after one day, bowing to party opposition over U.S. drug trafficking charges
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Arizona among lowest in US for kindergarten vaccination rates

Arizona among lowest in US for kindergarten vaccination rates

Only four states in the country had worse kindergarten vaccination rates than Arizona this past school year, a new CDC report says.
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Father of Navy sailor aboard USS Lincoln released from immigration custody

Father of Navy sailor aboard USS Lincoln released from immigration custody

The father of a U.S. Navy sailor who has been deployed in the Middle East for nine months has been released from immigration detention
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Clarence Page Questions Influence of Natalie Harp, President Trump's Aide, on Administration and Social Media

Clarence Page Questions Influence of Natalie Harp, President Trump's Aide, on Administration and Social Media

Columnist Clarence Page has raised concerns about the influence of Natalie Harp, President Trump's executive assistant, following a remark by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff. Senator Ossoff's comment, which drew attention to Harp's close relationship with President Trump, sparked a backlash from Trump's supporters. Page emphasizes that the concern is not about salacious rumors but about Harp's significant role as President Trump's 'comfort blanket' and 'main conduit to reality,' as described by New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman. Harp is known in 'Trumpworld' as 'the human printer' for providing President Trump with printed news reports and social media chatter, reportedly trailing him with a portable printer. She is said to work seven days a week, text with world leaders on his behalf, and assist in drafting social media posts, making her extremely influential as a gatekeeper to the President. Questions have also been raised about her working in a highly sensitive position without a security clearance for a ...
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Why is the Border Patrol detaining immigrant truckers in Arizona? | Exclusive

Why is the Border Patrol detaining immigrant truckers in Arizona? | Exclusive

The Trump administration says it is cracking down on immigrant truck drivers who pose safety risks. Critics call it an attack on asylum-seekers.
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Dr. Oz pressed on Trump vaccine comments, says MMR is not 'lethal'

Dr. Oz pressed on Trump vaccine comments, says MMR is not 'lethal'

Dr. Mehmet Oz was pressed on comments Trump made calling the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, "quite lethal."
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Seeks Federal Probe into Airport Washing Facilities, Muslim Group Denounces Move

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Seeks Federal Probe into Airport Washing Facilities, Muslim Group Denounces Move

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested a federal investigation into ablution facilities at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport. In a letter to the Department of Justice, Governor Abbott called for an immediate review of these facilities, suggesting they might be discriminatory. His office stated that because these airports receive federal funding, they must comply with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. The Governor also threatened to revoke state funding for the airports. Following this referral, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport reportedly abandoned plans to install additional ablution facilities, citing that the 'originally anticipated benefit may not be achieved.' The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Texas chapter has strongly criticized Governor Abbott's actions, labeling them an 'anti-Muslim political stunt.' CAIR-Texas clarified that these facilities are accommodations open to all travelers, primarily used by the Muslim community...