In the Tennessee capitol, state Rep. Matthew Hill took heat from abortion-rights proponents last month who had gathered to protest a bill he favored that would ban abortions after about six weeks’ pregnancy. That legislation was eventually thwarted in the Tennessee Senate, however, when some of his fellow Republicans voted it down, fearing the high […]
Immunizations are one of the most cost-effective health interventions. Yet some vaccines are too expensive to be distributed in low- and middle-income countries. Jurgen Batz/Getty Image hide caption toggle caption Jurgen Batz/Getty Image Immunizations are one of the most cost-effective health interventions. Yet some vaccines are too expensive to be distributed in low- and middle-income
Ana Garcia (left) and her daughter Genesis Amaya of Valley Stream, N.Y., were reunited through the Central American Minors program in 2016 before President Trump terminated the program. Claudia Torrens/AP hide caption toggle caption Claudia Torrens/AP Ana Garcia (left) and her daughter Genesis Amaya of Valley Stream, N.Y., were reunited through the Central American Minors
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters at the Capitol Tuesday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters at the Capitol Tuesday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says the path to GOP success in 2020 is running
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu waves during his inauguration ceremony at the State House in Concord, N.H., this January. Charles Krupa/AP hide caption toggle caption Charles Krupa/AP Republican Gov. Chris Sununu waves during his inauguration ceremony at the State House in Concord, N.H., this January. Charles Krupa/AP New Hampshire is poised to become the 21st state
Actor Jussie Smollett leaves a courthouse last month in Chicago. On Thursday, the city sued him to recoup costs of a police investigation that followed what the city says was his false report that he’d been attacked. Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Actor Jussie Smollett leaves a courthouse last month
Then-White House counsel Greg Craig listens as President Barack Obama makes a surprise appearance during the daily press briefing at the White House on May 1, 2009. Charles Dharapak/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Charles Dharapak/Associated Press Then-White House counsel Greg Craig listens as President Barack Obama makes a surprise appearance during the daily press
The cover of the National Enquirer in July 2017 featuring President Trump. The tabloid is for sale. Mary Altaffer/AP hide caption toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP The cover of the National Enquirer in July 2017 featuring President Trump. The tabloid is for sale. Mary Altaffer/AP American Media LLC announced that it is seeking a buyer for
British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks at a news conference at the conclusion of the EU summit in Brussels. Francisco Seco/AP hide caption toggle caption Francisco Seco/AP British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks at a news conference at the conclusion of the EU summit in Brussels. Francisco Seco/AP The European Union has agreed to delay
With a shake-up at the Department of Homeland Security, President Trump is indicating that he wants tougher immigration enforcement. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP With a shake-up at the Department of Homeland Security, President Trump is indicating that he wants tougher immigration enforcement. Jacquelyn Martin/AP With a dramatic shake-up at the highest
Texas Tech University’s medical school has agreed to end its consideration of race in selecting candidates for admission, an outcome actively sought by the Trump administration. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center submitted to pressure from the Education Department’s Office on Civil Rights, which had conducted a 14-year probe into the use of affirmative
Federal prosecutors late Tuesday charged British drug maker Indivior with felony fraud and conspiracy for its marketing of opioid products including Suboxone. The company allegedly created a “nationwide scheme” in the U.S. designed to convince doctors and government insurance providers their patented opioid medications are safer and less prone to abuse than cheaper generic alternatives.