Controversial surveillance program faces uncertain future ahead of House vote

Washington — A key surveillance authority, the spy tool known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, faces major obstacles in the House ahead of its expiration next Monday.  Proponents of its renewal stress that it’s imperative that the surveillance tool not be allowed to lapse as the war with Iran continues. National … Read more

Melania Trump will push for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump planned a rare appearance on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to join a roundtable discussion with House lawmakers who are sponsoring legislation to update a nearly 30-year-old foster care program by broadening access to a range of services. The first lady began working on foster care issues after President … Read more

Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections

WASHINGTON — Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails, with supporters like President Donald Trump saying it has saved lives while critics point to longstanding concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans. A key provision of the Foreign Intelligence … Read more

Trump administration shifts focus of Title X family planning program away from birth control

The Trump administration has announced changes to the Title X family planning federal grant program, with new guidelines including the promotion of “natural family planning” methods rather than traditional hormonal birth control. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss. Source link

ICE says more criminal migrants arrested on 1-year anniversary of program to support victims of migrant crime

Angel families speak out at ICE event WARNING – GRAPHIC FOOTAGE: Fox News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin reports on the pain the relatives of victims of violent crimes by illegal immigrants still feel as expressed at an event marking the relaunch of a family support program on NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! … Read more

Trump administration shifts focus of Title X program away from birth control

Health clinics that rely on the Title X program have received their government funding for the year, following a chaotic and unorthodox application process that led to a brief delay and widespread fears that services would have to be paused. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more

HHS announces $144 million program to study effect of microplastics on the human body

The Department of Health and Human Services will is introducing a first-of-its-kind program to study microplastics and the effect they have on the human body, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.  Kennedy said the $144 million national program will be called STOMP, which stands for “Systemic Targeting of MicroPlastics.” The program will bring … Read more