Health Jul 28 New report reveals consequences of Trump administration's HIV/AIDS funding cuts By William Brangham, Andrew Merlis, Bridget Craig
Politics Jul 16 WATCH: Senate approves Trump's request to cancel $9 billion in previously approved spending The Senate has passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid, moving forward on one of the president's top priorities despite concerns from several Republican senators. By Kevin Freking, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Health Jul 15 Watch 5:44 AIDS program PEPFAR may escape White House attempt to cut its budget The White House backed off $400 million in immediate cuts it was proposing in the global fight against HIV and AIDS and potentially other high-profile health programs. It's part of the package of cuts facing the Senate over the next… By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams, Ian Couzens
Politics Jul 15 WATCH: Senate votes to advance Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts A final vote in the Senate could occur as early as Wednesday. The bill would then return to the House for another vote before it would go to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature before a Friday deadline. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Nation Feb 11 Watch 5:54 UN AIDS agency says HIV infections could soar worldwide if U.S. drops support More than 20 years ago, the U.S. became the leader in the worldwide fight against HIV/AIDS. The Bush administration initiative Pepfar was the largest health commitment made by a nation to combat a single disease. But Trump's cuts have thrown… By Stephanie Sy, Dan Sagalyn
Nov 12 Watch 6:41 How a political battle is threatening a federal program that fights HIV By John Yang, Harry Zahn The federally funded President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief provides HIV prevention, treatment and education around the world. The program has seen broad bipartisan support on Capitol Hill for years, but now, a battle led by a small group of… Continue watching
Apr 05 How 'MTV Shuga' works to wipe out the stigma of HIV By Larisa Epatko Amid the stylish dresses and crimson lips of “MTV Shuga” comes a message of acceptance for those who have HIV. Continue reading
Jul 18 Neglected by Foreign Aid, Zimbabwe Still Makes Strides in HIV Fight Despite being largely left behind by PEPFAR, Zimbabwe has still managed to reduce its HIV prevalence rate. Continue reading
Jul 05 Why a U.S. Circumcision Push Failed in Swaziland In the country with the highest HIV infection rate in the world, a U.S. effort to circumcise 80 percent of all men aged 15 to 49 in a year ended with roughly a quarter undergoing the procedure. What went wrong?… Continue reading
Jun 11 Activists Question Obama's AIDS Plan By Jason Kane Part One: Many perceive a disconnect between big promises and a properly funded, well-defined plan. Continue reading