Apr 16 WATCH: RFK Jr. holds news briefing for CDC findings on the increase of autism prevalence By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Kennedy described autism as a “preventable disease,” although researchers and scientists have identified genetic factors are associated with it. Autism is not considered a disease, but a complex disorder that impacts the brain. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Bondi announces lawsuit against Maine over transgender athletes playing in girls sports By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The lawsuit announced Wednesday by Attorney General Pam Bondi escalates a dispute over whether the state is abiding by a federal law that bars discrimination in education based on sex. Continue reading
Apr 15 As NOAA shrinks under Trump's cuts, employees speak out By Joshua Barajas Current and former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say fewer people working with fewer resources could whittle away the agency’s ability to carry out its mission. Continue reading
Apr 15 Why Trump's idea of imprisoning U.S. citizens in El Salvador is likely illegal By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press President Donald Trump keeps talking about sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to prison in El Salvador. Continue reading
Apr 15 Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he'll travel to El Salvador if Abrego Garcia isn't released by midweek By Associated Press A federal judge ruled Garcia should be returned to the U.S., a decision that was unanimously upheld by the Supreme Court last week. Continue reading
Apr 15 Arkansas and Indiana ask Trump administration to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP By JoNel Aleccia, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press The goal is to improve the health of SNAP participants, though Indiana also is moving to change work requirements for participants. Continue reading
Apr 15 Trump reiterates desire to expand deportation plans to include U.S. citizens By Associated Press Trump said in a video posted on social media by Bukele that he wanted to send “homegrowns” to be incarcerated in El Salvador, and added that “you’ve got to build five more places."… Continue reading
Apr 15 Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in historic antitrust trial that could force breakup of Meta By Brian Witte, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The trial could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into social media powerhouses. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Wife of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador speaks ahead of court hearing By Michael Kunzelman, Ben Finley, Associated Press A hearing is scheduled for late Tuesday afternoon in a U.S. District Court. It comes a day after White House advisers repeated their claim that they lack the authority to return the Salvadoran national from his native country. Continue reading
Apr 15 A Palestinian activist expecting a final interview for U.S. citizenship was arrested by ICE in Vermont By Patrick Whittle, Holly Ramer, Associated Press He also co-founded the Palestinian Student Union with Mahmoud Khalil, another Palestinian permanent resident of the U.S. who recently was detained by ICE. Continue reading