Politics

NIH director says millions will be spent to 'turbocharge' autism research

By Associated Press

Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said his agency has launched the Autism Data Science Initiative to “turbocharge” autism research following a White House announcement on the issue Monday.

LIVE RESULTS: Adelita Grijalva wins Arizona's 7th Congressional District special election

Voters in southern Arizona will send a new representative to Congress after Tuesday’s special election to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who died in March of complications from cancer treatment.

Tylenol maker says it 'strongly disagrees' with Trump's claims about acetaminophen

By Associated Press

Kenvue said in a statement that “sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism.”…

OB-GYN group calls Trump's remarks on acetaminophen 'irresponsible'

By Associated Press

The president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said Monday that suggestions that Tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism are “irresponsible when considering the harmful and confusing message they send to pregnant patients.”…

WATCH: Trump 'authentically himself' for saying he hates opponents at Kirk funeral, White House says

By Steff Staples

While speaking at conservative activist Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona on Sunday, President Donald Trump said he disagreed with Kirk on wanting the best for his opponents.

Trump administration suggests acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism. Experts say a link between the two is unproven

By Ali Swenson, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Speaking Monday from the White House, the president said women should not take acetaminophen, also known by the brand name Tylenol, “during the entire pregnancy.”…

White House backs 'border czar' Tom Homan after reports he accepted cash during an undercover FBI probe last year

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

MSNBC first reported Saturday that Homan had accepted cash during a 2024 encounter with undercover agents who were posing as businesspeople seeking government contracts that Homan suggested he could help them get in a second Trump term.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will now run unopposed in her reelection bid

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

Michelle Wu, Boston's first Asian and female leader, will run unopposed for mayor after a challenger didn’t garner enough votes to advance to the general election, the city's election department announced Monday.

France recognizes Palestinian statehood ahead of UN General Assembly

By Joseph Krauss, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict.

Read ABC's full statement on reinstating Jimmy Kimmel

By Associated Press

“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” said a statement from the network.