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How Does It Work?: Drexel’s Employee Assistance Program From Health Advocate
Drexel’s EAP is now administered by Health Advocate. Drexel Wellness Consultant Monica Fauble explained the key features and benefits of the program.
A look ahead at Macon's arts and entertainment scene
Melody columnist Michael W. Pannell reflects on some art and entertainment highlights of 2025 and looks forward at what's to come in 2026.
CDC staff ‘blindsided’ as child vaccine schedule unilaterally overhauled
The Trump administration took unprecedented steps to recommend fewer vaccines for children without extensive consultations with career scientists.
Pro-Trump influencers take a victory lap amid fallout from viral video alleging fraud
The swift policy and political repercussions the video helped propel illustrate the symbiotic relationship between online content creators and the Trump administration's policy goals.
Small Business Admin. Official Testifies on Regulatory Reform & Small Business Support
Casey Mulligan, chief counsel at the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy, testifies on regulatory flexibility and reform before the House Small Business Committee.
Tim Walz, Fraud and the Costs of Trifecta Politics
The scandals that ended the Minnesota governor’s bid for a third term reflect the kind of oversight failure that comes with one-party control of government. Above all, voters expect competent administration.
Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams committed to revitalizing the city by modernizing infrastructure
Williams outlined her administration's priorities for the next four years, which include infrastructure projects such as repairing roads, bridges, and streets.
Using military in Greenland 'always an option,' White House says
The Trump administration has reignited threats against the Danish territory and refused to rule out military force, according to a White House statement.
Former Colorado wildlife director heads to Wyoming
Jeff Davis, the former director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife who oversaw the introduction of wolves in Colorado, is headed to Wyoming, where he will take on a new job as deputy director for that state’s game and fish agency. The Polis administration replaced Davis as head of Colorado Parks and Wildlife after Washington’s wildlife […]
Legislative auditor: Minnesota DHS employees backdated, created documentation in behavioral health grant program
Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS) commissioner said the agency is investigating after the legislative auditor found employees in the agency’s Behavioral Health Administration backdated or created documentation during an audit that focused on the management of taxpayer-funded grants.
Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York are targeted.
US FDA to limit regulation of health and fitness wearables, commissioner says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that it will limit regulation of wearable devices and software designed to support healthy lifestyles, issuing new guidance to clarify its regulatory approach.
Trump administration to release dietary guidelines promoting whole foods
The recommendations will emphasize eating whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and caution Americans to be mindful of eating highly processed foods.
Analysis: Congressional Republicans are running out of powers to give Trump
The Trump administration may have notified oil companies that it was preparing to nab Venezuela’s leader, at least according to statements made Sunday by President Donald Trump.
Trump freezes child care funding for Colorado, 3 other states
Colorado was swept up in a $10 billion federal child care funding freeze announced on Monday by the Trump administration, a move state officials said they learned about through media reports. The Trump administration said it would freeze child care funding for four states, including Colorado, citing reports of widespread fraud at child care centers […]
Congress Proposes Strong Science Funding for 2026
Lawmakers aim to support science research despite cuts proposed by the Trump administration
Trump administration halting $10 billion in social service funding to 5 Democratic states
Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states
The Trump administration is slashing $10 billion in funds for social services and child care in five Democratic-led states, a Health and Human Services official confirmed to CNN, with the agency suggesting without evidence that the funding has been used fraudulently.
Even after Maduro’s capture, Democrats try to keep their focus on affordability
Democrats are grappling with how best to respond to the Trump administration’s military intervention in Venezuela, as the operation to capture Nicolas Maduro highlighted foreign policy differences within the party and distracted from its focus on affordability issues.
'Death by 1,000 cuts': How EPA policy changes will affect Indiana
The Environmental Protection Agency methodically deregulated and rolled back environmental protections this year under the Trump administration. Here's how Hoosiers have been affected.
Trump’s foray into Venezuela carries political risk at home
Donald Trump campaigned on “No forever wars” and “America First,” and these remain core tenets for many in his MAGA base. His administration’s intervention in Venezuela could test those promises.
Paterson mayor hires ex-Bergen pol as city's business administrator
Former Bergen County councilman has become Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh's third business administrator in the past 12 months.
Analysis: Trump’s new imperialism recalls a dark period of US-led regime change
US-led regime change campaigns in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya are painfully lodged in the modern American memory.
Are 8(a) Small Business Preferences in Government Contracting at Risk? Increased Oversight Is Here
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently increased its oversight and enforcement of its 8(a) Business Development Program, including a program-wide audit requiring participating firms...
Flu surges in 45 states as doctor visits reach highest level in nearly 30 years
About 5,000 people have died of the flu so far this season, including 9 children, as the Trump administration pulls back on advice to get kids vaccinated.
Former Star Tribune columnist Sid Hartman honored
Former Star Tribune columnist Sid Hartman, who died in October 2020 at age 100, is selected for National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame
It's not personal, it's business
Clemson's administration is in no rush to give Dabo Swinney a blank check for a new hire, especially given the massive checks currently going out to pay the succession of coaches that Swinney has fired. And it’s not personal. It’s business.
Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser
Ukraine’s president appointed Chrystia Freeland, a former deputy prime minister of Canada, to a role in which she would advise on postwar reconstruction, if peace talks are successful.
Mike Lawler, George Latimer clash on Nicolas Maduro arrest
Reps. Mike Lawler and George Latimer gave clashing views in a partisan divide over the Trump administration's capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
Trump administration cuts number of vaccines it recommends for every child
Medical experts are slamming the move, saying it could lead to reduced uptake of important vaccinations and increase disease.
5 takeaways on the politics of Trump’s Venezuela operation
President Donald Trump’s second term entered a new phase over the weekend, with the administration launching a successful operation in Venezuela that captured its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: 3 key takeaways from Trump's push to put US oil firms back in Venezuela
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
US capture of Maduro divides Latin America, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes
Through a combination of tariffs, sanctions and military force, he has pressured Latin American leaders to advance his administration's goals of combating drug trafficking, halting immigration, securing strategic natural resources and countering the influence of Russia and China.
Longtime sports columnist Pat Caputo diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Articles and videos about Longtime sports columnist Pat Caputo diagnosed with stage 4 cancer on FOX 2 Detroit.
‘See no evil, hear no evil’ Starmer goes on full sycophant alert
PM tries to be as uninformed as possible about The Donald’s coup while his junior minister throws Greenland under the bus
Pentagon cuts Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement pay as punishment over ‘illegal orders’ video
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the Pentagon is taking administrative action to punish Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, by cutting his retirement pay for participating in a video where he and other Democratic lawmakers reminded US service members of their duty to refuse illegal orders.
WA crisis centers are in jeopardy without more funding, officials warn
As Washington faces a budget shortfall, behavioral health administrators and providers worry that getting new funding approved will be an uphill battle.
Dallas County sues Trump administration over public health funding cuts
Lawmakers return to Washington facing Venezuela concerns, shutdown threat
Congress faces major decisions on how to address rising costs of healthcare, prevent another government shutdown and deal with the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files.
Minister rejects claims government refusing to call Maduro extradition illegal to placate Trump
Mike Tapp says No 10 is talking to US and close allies about legal aspect after Starmer declines to criticise Venezuela operation
Venezuelans face uncertainty as the Trump administration’s plans for their country emerge. Here’s what to know
An emboldened President Donald Trump declared Sunday night that the US is “in charge” of Venezuela after detaining President Nicolas Maduro in a military raid over the weekend, as he issued stark warnings to other countries that they could be next.
Trump’s actions are not reckless, they’re resolute — ‘not political, but necessary’: Brian Kilmeade
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade praises the Trump administration’s efforts to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and criticizes the negative reaction to the move on ‘One Nation.’
First US at-home depression kit on its way after trial shows benefits in weeks
In a major shift for how mental health conditions might be treated, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first at-home brain-stimulation device to treat moderate to severe major depressive disorder (MDD).
Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy
If Washington governs by force in Venezuela, it will repeat the failures of Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya: Power can topple regimes, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy.
Takaichi’s short term populist politics no cure for Japan’s structural malaise
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seeking to emulate the economic policies of her mentor Shinzo Abe, but this agenda is ill-suited for Japan's current circumstances
A picture is emerging of how US sees its role ‘running’ Venezuela
President Donald Trump’s administration is working quickly to establish a pliant interim government in Venezuela following the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to US officials, prioritizing administrative stability and repairing the country’s oil infrastructure over an immediate turn to democracy.
Canadian officials say US health institutions no longer dependable for accurate information
Misinformation from the Trump administration is cited as fuelling Canadians’ concerns over childhood vaccinations
Attempt to 'undermine science' over Lough Neagh
Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Andrew Muir has accused some politicians of a "deliberate attempt to undermine the science and evidence" around the ecological crisis at Lough Neagh.
Economic, business and technological predictions for 2026: Michael Weidokal
2026 will be another crucial year for our Northeast Ohio region, our country and the world. While there is a great deal of trepidation entering 2026 (with good reason), there are also many reasons to hope that this can be a year in which we reduce the level of political and economic risk in the world. Hopefully, our political and business leaders will work together to tackle the challenges we will inevitably face in 2026, and to take advantage of the opportunities that the new year will bring, writes guest columnist Michael Weidokal.
Who are the key Venezuelan political players after Maduro’s capture
The Trump administration’s move to capture and remove from power Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday has sparked a political crisis in the South American country after more than a…
From order to extraction: Inside the US capture of Nicolás Maduro
The detailed timeline and the revelation that a CIA team has been operating inside Venezuela for so long sheds new light on the administration’s pressure campaign on Maduro for the past several months.
Maxwell Frost wants Congress briefed immediately on U.S. action in Venezuela — and whatever may come next
He castigated the Donald Trump administration for failing to notify Congress before taking military action to depose Nicolás Maduro.
Trump says U.S. 'will run' Venezuela after capturing Maduro in audacious attack
Trump offered few details about how the U.S. plans to run Venezuela, saying only that he intends to designate 'a group' from his administration to oversee the eventual transition of power.
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim Struggles With Reform Politics in Unstable Coalition
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has kept Malaysia’s unity government intact since November 2022, but doing...
Health Authorities Issue Measles Alert at Creationist Museum
In 2025, the U.S. had the most infections of the vaccine-preventable disease since 1992.
Dallas County sues feds over public health funding cut
Dallas is the second Texas county to sue over public health cuts after a judge ordered the Trump administration to return $20 million to Harris County last summer.
Small Business Administration bans thousands of Minnesota borrowers over suspected pandemic-era fraud
The agency’s leader said a review over the past week flagged $400 million in loans to Minnesotans with “suspected fraudulent activity.”
Trump Super PAC Raised More Than $100 Million in Recent Months
The haul highlights how the president’s team has continued aggressive fund-raising from donors with interests before the administration.
SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected COVID relief loan fraud
Federal officials say nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers are suspended from Small Business Administration programs over suspected COVID relief loan fraud tied to PPP and EIDL loans.
NC receives $213 million from CMS for rural health care
"Thanks to Congress establishing this investment and President Trump for his leadership, states are stepping forward with bold, creative plans to expand rural access, strengthen their workforces, modernize care, and support the communities that keep our nation running."- CMS administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Dan Golabek named Paterson Business Administrator
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh has named Daniel Golabek as the new business administrator or New Jersey’s third-largest city. "Daniel Golabek is a proven
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Israel slams Mamdani over revoked Adams executive orders
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
Small Business Administration suspends loans to thousands of Minnesota borrowers
On Thursday, the agency suspended loans for 6,900 Minnesota borrowers amid "suspected fraudulent activity."
Dallas County sues Trump administration over public health funding cuts
Dallas County says the cuts wiped out funding for programs that extended beyond the pandemic, including immunization clinics for a variety of illnesses,...
Reckless breaches of contract will not make America great
The Trump administration has violated the fundamental business principle of honoring legally binding contracts, which will cost both the Treasury and the people dearly and create obstacles to futur…
The journal Science positively reviews a book criticizing gender surgery
Is it a sign of the times that this long book review, appearing in the “Science and Society” section of the prestigious journal Science, actually approves of a book questioning the ubiq…
How to Save a Democracy
Looking at how the Trump administration fits into a pattern of authoritarian governance can empower people to think about how to best resist the country’s slide to autocracy.
US Small Business Administration suspends 6,900 MN borrowers for suspected fraud
The U.S. Small Business Administration is suspending 6,900 Minnesota borrowers for suspected fraud activity.
A new year means new films to look forward to
Awards columnist Glenn Whipp shares his picks from The Times' list of the most anticipated movies of 2026.
Zohran Mamdani Supporters Celebrate “Politics of Optimism” at His Inauguration
Tens of thousands of New Yorkers braved freezing temperatures and police barricades to be part of Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as mayor on New Year’s Day. Democracy Now! spoke with many Mamdani supporters, including a high school student and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, about what the day represented to them, their hopes for the new administration and how it could set a model for progressives across the country. “Organized people will always be more powerful than organized money,” said Diana Moreno, a fellow democratic socialist who is running for Mamdani’s vacant seat in the New York State Assembly.
Small Business Admin. suspends thousands of Minnesota borrowers due to alleged fraud
Small Business Administration head Loeffler announced Thursday that the administration suspended thousands of borrowers from Minnesota due to alleged fraud.
Get up to speed on what you missed in NC politics over the holidays
We’ve got updates on property tax reform, lawsuits against the Trump administration, new challengers in Republican primaries and more.
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Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins
The Trump administration is abruptly cutting dozens of staff who are at the forefront of disaster response and recovery at the Federal Emergency Management Agency this week, according to internal emails obtained by CNN and sources familiar with the plan.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubles down in an unapologetically progressive inauguration
If there was any hope New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani would inch towards the middle or appeal to moderate Democrats as he launched his administration, it vanished in the bitter January air that ushered in the start of his term.
6 Changes to National Health Policy to Watch in 2026
From the passage of a massive bill that reduced federal funds for Medicaid to a comprehensive overhaul of a federal vaccine advisory panel, Congress and the Trump administration delivered major changes to America’s public health system in 2025. Many of those changes are poised to reshape coverage,
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil discusses his relationship with Mamdani
Khalil also spoke about the Trump administration’s attempt to deport him and Mamdani being the first Muslim mayor in New York City.
Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care
The Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs
From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda
As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularity
Jeff Duncan’s crystal ball for the 2026 Louisiana sports year
Columnist Jeff Duncan looks into the crystal ball to forecast the biggest sports events for the 2026 sports year in Louisiana.
Trump administration retreats in Newsom lawsuit over National Guard deployment
In a brief filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Tuesday, Justice Department lawyers said they no longer oppose lifting a partial administrative stay and formally withdrew their request to keep California National Guard under federal control while the appeal proceeds.
US Signs $16 Billion of Health Agreements With African Nations
The US signed a health agreement with Ivory Coast bringing the total value of bilateral deals President Donald Trump’s administration has done in Africa since withdrawing from the World Health Organization to more than $16 billion.
Zohran Mamdani becomes New York’s mayor on New Year’s Day. His administration is a work in progress
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is closing 2025 with a still-evolving image of the team that is going to help steer his government and enact an ambitious agenda to tackle the affordability crisis in the nation’s largest city.
Inside Trump’s “no data, just vibes” approach to science
8 ways the administration has undermined data collection this year.
Land needed for proposed St Saviour health facility
"Extensive engagement" is under way on the use of two new health facilities, a minister says.
Save science funding so critical to Ohio’s future: John M. Herbert and Bern Kohler
For decades, federal science funding has enjoyed bipartisan support. We urge readers to contact their elected representatives and encourage them to pay it forward and resist the devastating proposed federal budget cuts, write guest columnists John M. Herbert, a Professor of Chemistry, and Bern Kohler, Ohio Eminent Scholar, both at Ohio State University.
It’s been a difficult year for science. Here’s what researchers say about the future : Short Wave
Science in the United States took some big hits this year. The Trump Administration disrupted federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits. Administration officials say those changes were a step towards reinvigorating federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health. But many scientists disagree. NPR health and science correspondents Rob Stein and Katia Riddle chat with host Emily Kwong about what these cuts could mean for the future of science.Interested in more stories on the future of science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Mamdani Nominates Top City Lawyer and Deputy Mayor of Health
The mayor-elect said the selections indicate his administration’s commitment to help New York City’s vulnerable residents.
Health research grant reviews restored after settlement with Mass. AG, Trump admin.
More than a dozen state attorneys general filed suit against the Trump administration earlier this year, claiming it was intentionally delaying grant reviews.
US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals
The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of “America First” global health funding pacts that mirror the Trump administration’s foreign policy. It is the latest agreement the U.S. has entered with more than a dozen African countries, most of them hit by U.S. aid cuts, including Ivory Coast.
US Commits $480m in Health Funding to Ivory Coast, the Latest to Sign 'America First' Health Deals
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of “America First” global health funding pacts that mirror the Trump administration’s foreign policy. The signing in ...
Fox News Politics Newsletter: House GOP whip calls for revoking citizenship over Minnesota fraud
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
In a year of steep challenges, there were still shining moments in global health
The Trump administration's deep cuts in U.S. foreign health aid had a devastating impact. Yet there were achievements of note in spite of it all.
Trump 2.0 is dismantling American science. Here's what's at stake, according to researchers.
U.S.-based researchers detail how their work has been disrupted by funding cuts and policy changes ushered by the second Trump administration.
All The Video Games I Started But Did Not Finish In 2025
If the commenters of this site and also the Defector Twitch chat are to be believed, I have many problems, but there’s one that haunts me every single day: I am terrible at finishing video games. Just an absolutely dog shit completionist, that’s what I am. I played a lot of games in 2025, thanks…
Democrats are raising worries about Trump interfering in the midterms. The White House calls it 'fearmongering'
The Trump administration's Justice Department has sued mostly Democratic-controlled states for detailed voter information, and the administration has sent the military into Democratic-run cities.
Year in review: the impact of Project 2025 : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how Project 2025, a document published by the Heritage Foundation to outline policy objectives in a Republican administration taking office in 2025, has influenced the Trump administration's approach to governance.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Greg Lopez, Republican candidate for Colorado governor
Former congressman Greg Lopez joins a crowded field of Republican candidates for governor. With Gov. Jared Polis being term-limited, Colorado will elect a new leader in 2026. Lopez, a veteran, started his political career at age 27 as mayor of Parker. He later served as Colorado’s state director for the U.S. Small Business Administration. In […]