Abortion Pill Fight Thrust Into Spotlight as Midterms Heat Up
The Supreme Court temporarily reinstated mail‑order access to the abortion pill mifepristone after a federal appeals court barred telehealth prescriptions, reigniting a national legal battle. Justice Samuel Alito’s one‑week order follows a broader fight over medication abortion that intensified after the Dobbs decision. Democrats have filed an amicus brief and the Democratic Governors Association is gearing up to use the issue in the 2026 midterms. The case highlights how abortion access is being framed as both a health and economic concern ahead of critical elections.
Live Updates: Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Open; RFK Jr. Defends Trump's Sanity
Iran announced that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is "completely" open following a temporary cease‑fire between Israel and Lebanon, a move that could ease shipping bottlenecks for global oil markets. President Donald Trump welcomed the news but reiterated that...
Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Caught in GOP Crossfire over MAHA
President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, health‑coach Casey Means, remains stalled in the Senate as key Republican senators refuse to back her. Means, an influencer with an expired medical license, faces criticism over her lack of public‑health experience and controversial...
Most ACA Enrollees Cutting Back on Food, Household Needs to Pay for Health Care: Poll
A KFF poll shows that 55% of returning ACA marketplace enrollees are reducing spending on food, clothing and other essentials to afford increasingly costly health coverage. The survey indicates that rising premiums and cost‑sharing are straining household budgets, prompting many...
Smokeless Nicotine Seen as 'Bridge' For Military Members, Veterans Quitting Cigarettes
The Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs are promoting smokeless nicotine as a transitional tool to help service members and veterans quit combustible cigarettes. About 30% of active‑duty personnel use tobacco, roughly twice the civilian rate, prompting a new joint...
Childhood Obesity at a Record High as MAHA Presses for Changes to Kids' Diets
New CDC data shows over one‑in‑five U.S. children were obese between 2021‑2023, a record high and a sharp rise from 5.2% in the 1970s. The surge coincided with pandemic‑related school meal disruptions and cuts to nutrition programs, prompting the Make...
Trump’s Atypical Surgeon General Pick Faces Senate Scrutiny: Key Takeaways
President Trump nominated Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old Stanford‑trained physician‑influencer, as surgeon general, but she has not completed her residency and holds an inactive medical license. During her HELP Committee hearing, senators pressed her on vaccine positions, past social‑media statements, and...
Monsanto, Plaintiffs Seek $7.25B Settlement over Roundup Cancer Claims
Monsanto and plaintiffs have agreed to a $7.25 billion settlement covering both current and future Roundup-related cancer claims, specifically non‑Hodgkin lymphoma. The proposed class‑action deal would compensate thousands of claimants and fund ongoing medical monitoring. Settlement approval remains pending before a...