The Trump Administration Just Gutted U.S. Health Institutions. What Will That Mean for Americans?

Employees of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) knew that mass layoffs would be coming on April 1. But many did not expect the cuts to be so deep—or the implications of the layoffs to be so potentially detrimental to the health and wellbeing of American families. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The layoffs came … Read more

Federal Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Alleged Killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Luigi Mangione

NEW YORK — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday that she has directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, following through on the president’s campaign promise to vigorously pursue capital punishment. It is the first time the Justice Department has sought to bring … Read more

Department of Health and Human Services Will Cut 10,000 Jobs as Part of Major Restructuring Plan

WASHINGTON — In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including ones that oversee billions of dollars in funds for addiction services and community health centers across the country. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the department he oversees as … Read more

Tribes that Rely on Federal Funds for Medical Care Worry about DOGE Cuts

The reservation of the Kashia Pomo Tribe, based in Sonoma County, Calif., is nearly two hours away from the nearest hospital or center providing critical medical services.  Reno Keoni Franklin, chairman emeritus of the Kashia Pomo Tribe, says the long commute is just one of several inconveniences impacting American Indians, whose medical care is funded … Read more