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Sen. Ron Johnson confronts HHS secretary about redacted Fauci emails on COVID-19 origins

Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra sparred over redacted emails from Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.

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WATCH: Bidenโ€™s health secretary refuses to answer questions on federal employee telecommute benefits

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday refused several times to answer questions about how many of his employees are still working from home, three years after COVID hit.

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Biden administration plans revamp of organ transplant system

The Biden administration plans to break up the network that runs the nation's organ transplant system.

Rick Scott demands answers on NIH funding that went to Wuhan Institute of Virology

Florida Sen. Rick Scott is calling for more information on how the National Institutes of Health monitors the flow of its federal grant dollars

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Biden says he's focused 'intensely' on lowering drug costs

President Joe Biden says his administration is focused โ€œintenselyโ€ on lowering health care costs.

Democrats who can't define 'woman' celebrate International Women's Day

Democrats across the country were eager to celebrate International Women's Day despite previously being unable or unwilling to provide the definition of a "woman."

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Are Bidenโ€™s Immigration Policies Stuck in the Trump Era?

Recently, the Administration proposed a new border rule that one advocate called โ€œasylum Ticketmaster.โ€

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House GOP opens probe into Maryland woman's rape, murder by alleged MS-13 member who crossed border as minor

House Judiciary GOP Chairman Jim Jordan demands HHS provide details on an MS-13 member who crossed the border as a minor and is charged in the murder of 20-year-old Kayla Hamilton.

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White House promises crackdown on migrant child labor

The Biden administration says it is creating a new task force to crack down on an explosion of the illegal exploitation of migrant children for labor in the U.S. Hundreds of companies that employed nearly 4,000 children last year were found in violation of federal labor laws, a dramatic increase in the last five years.

Republicans call Fauci, top Biden officials to testify as COVID origins investigation heats up

Fox News Digital first obtained letters from the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic to Biden admin officials demanding documents and testimony on COVID origins.

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The Covid emergency in the U.S. ends May 11. HHS officials say here's what to expect

HHS officials in call with reporters laid out what the the public can expect when the emergency ends.

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Abortion is an emergency, but dangerous in a different way than what Biden claims

Abortion is an emergency, but dangerous in a different way than what Biden claims. He wants to give government emergency powers to push abortion pills.

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Feds expect to collect $4.7B in insurance fraud penalties

The Biden administration is estimating that it could collect as much as $4.7 billion from insurance companies with newer and tougher penalties for submitting improper charges on the taxpayersโ€™ tab for Medicare Advantage care.

Harris to push abortion during Florida trip on Roe v. Wade anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris will appear in Florida on Sunday, where she is expected to speak on Democrats' pro-abortion agenda on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.

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Biden administration will select first 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations by September

The federal government for the first time has the power to negotiate Medicare drug prices due to the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Republicans demand end to COVID-19 emergency declaration

Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to end the COVID-19 public health emergency, saying its continued extensions set "a terrible precedent for future public health emergencies."

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Biden administration extends COVID-19 public health emergency yet again

The White House's Department of Health and Human Services extended the COVID-19 state of emergency yet again on Wednesday via an official declaration.

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SEC ends insider trading probe of ex-Sen. Richard Burr and brother-in-law without taking action, lawyers say

The Securities and Exchange Commission was eyeing former Sen. Richard Burr over stock sales before a market crash sparked by the Covid pandemic.

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Biden administration partially rescinds Trump 'conscience' health care proposal

The Department of Health and Human Services is proposing a new rule to restore the process for conscience complaints and protect against discrimination.

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States challenge Biden to lower drug prices by allowing imports from Canada

States say the U.S. government is impeding their plans to import drugs in a bid to cut costs, accusing the FDA of stalling.

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Mpox will not be renewed as a public health emergency next year

Cases of Mpox, which was previously named monkeypox, peaked in August and fell steadily over the past months to a daily average of seven new cases by the end of November.

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US plans end to mpox public health emergency in January

The federal government plans to end in January the public health emergency it declared earlier this year after an outbreak of mpox left more than 29,000 people across the U.S. infected.

Biden administration will end monkeypox public health emergency

The Biden administration does not plan to renew the public health emergency after it ends on Jan. 31 as mpox cases remain low.

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Guests at Macron state dinner include Colbert, Louis-Dreyfus

A long list of politicos and a sprinkling of celebs join the White House's fete for the French president.

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American Academy of Pediatrics urges Biden administration to declare emergency over 'unprecedented' RSV surge

The American Academy of Pediatrics and Childrenโ€™s Hospital Association are calling on the Biden administration for assistance to combat an โ€œalarming surge of pediatric respiratory illnesses.โ€

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'West Wing' cast urges struggling Americans to seek help

As more Americans struggle with depression and anxiety, the cast of โ€œThe West Wingโ€ teamed up with the Biden administration on Thursday to share a simple message: you are not alone.

Florida mother raises awareness for suicide and mental health crisis lifeline

Unlike the 10-digit hotline number, 988 is easy to remember โ€” the mental health equivalent of 911.

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U.S. is extending Covid public health emergency through spring 2023, administration official says

The public health emergency, first declared in January 2020 and renewed every 90 days since, has had a vast impact on the U.S. health-care system.

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U.S. will keep Covid public health emergency in place at least until mid January

The public health emergency, first declared in January 2020 and renewed every 90 days since, has had a vast impact on the U.S. health-care system.

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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker pleads with Biden administration for more help with migrants

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is asking for federal help to shelter illegal migrants, in a letter to Secretaries Alejandro Mayorkas and Xavier Becerra.

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Education secretary tests positive for COVID-19

President Joe Bidenโ€™s education secretary has tested positive for COVID-19.

Low costs expected to keep Obamacare interest high

Millions of Americans can begin selecting their 2023 health insurance plans on HealthCare.

HHS Secretary Becerra talks healthcare costs during RGV visit

Becerra traveled to the Valley from Washington D.C. at Gonzalezโ€™s invitation to see firsthand some of the regionโ€™s most pressing healthcare concerns, including shortfalls in access to mental health care and the increasingly prohibitive costs of medications. At the beginning of his career, a vial of insulin cost as much as $30, Garza said. And they end up on dialysis โ€” costing us as taxpayers an astronomical amount of money,โ€ Garza said. At the end of the year, however, Medicare will claw back much of that money, if not more, Garza said. However, the secretary also chastised Senate Republicans for restricting that price to Medicare patients only.

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Failing nursing homes to face tougher penalties

The Biden administration says the worst-of-the-worst nursing homes will now face tougher penalties if conditions donโ€™t improve at their facilities.

Millions at risk of losing health insurance if U.S. ends Covid public health emergency in January

When the public health emergency does end, HHS estimates up to 15 million people will be disenrolled from Medicare and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

cnbc.com

Biden administration seeks to expand 24/7 mental health care

The federal government wants to expand all-hours mental health and substance abuse care in communities around the country.

WHO calls for more international aide to prevent Ebola from spreading beyond Uganda

The WHO said Uganda needs more support from the international community to contain the outbreak.

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WHO calls for more international aid to prevent Ebola from spreading beyond Uganda

The World Health Organization said Uganda needs more support from the international community to contain the outbreak of Ebola.

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New rules fix 'flaw' for families seeking Obamacare coverage

More families who are offered expensive health insurance premiums from their employers will get a discount if they sign up instead for coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace this fall.

U.S. Rep Mayra Flores urges additional funding for Hidalgo County CSA

U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday requesting additional funding for the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency. โ€œThis is especially true in Hidalgo County, Texas, where the Community Service Agency (CSA) announced earlier this week that it had expended all funds under LIHEAP for 2022,โ€ Flores wrote. Over 6,000 Hidalgo County families have received assistance under LIHEAP. โ€œThis guidelines of this program are designed to meet the needs of about 6-8% of the eligible families that apply. The need in our county, as in other counties, is far greater than the eligible resources,โ€ Jaime Longoria, Executive Director of the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency, said in the news release.

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States ignore Bidenโ€™s Medicaid plan for expanding abortion access

President Biden signed an executive order in August that encouraged the use of Medicaid resources to bolster abortion access following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

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New 988 mental health crisis line sees jump in calls and texts during first month

Mental health advocates say the numbers are encouraging, but there's more work to be done to build up state and local resources.

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Planned Parenthood maps strategy to protect abortion rights

Planned Parenthood leaders from across the country are meeting in California to discuss how to defend abortion rights.

Regulators try to stop unlawful nursing home debt collection

A federal report says nursing homes and debt collectors are flouting a law that prohibits them from requiring friends and family of care home residents to be responsible for costs of the facilities.

Medicaid extensions for new moms grow, may run into limits

States around the country are making it easier for newborn moms to keep Medicaid in the year after childbirth, a crucial time when depression and other health problems can develop.

Idaho canโ€™t enforce abortion ban in medical emergencies

A federal judge has barred Idaho from enforcing a strict abortion ban in medical emergencies, clearing the way for hospitals to continue treating ectopic pregnancies and other pregnancy-related complications normally for now.

Arizona woman dies after vanishing in Zion National Park flood

An Arizona woman has died after she was swept away during flash flooding four days ago at Utahโ€™s Zion National Park, officials said Tuesday.

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Arizona judge to hear state request to enforce abortion ban

An Arizona judge is set to hear arguments on the stateโ€™s request to allow it to enforce a near-total ban on abortions under a law that has been blocked for nearly 50 years.

The White House Is Releasing More Monkeypox Vaccines

The Biden Administration is releasing more monkeypox vaccines amid criticism over its response to the outbreak.

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The White House Is Releasing More Monkeypox Vaccines

The Biden Administration is releasing more monkeypox vaccines amid criticism over its response to the outbreak.

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The White House Is Releasing More Monkeypox Vaccines

The Biden Administration is releasing more monkeypox vaccines amid criticism over its response to the outbreak.

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The Environmental Laws Hindering Clean Energy

Plus: Why locals object to visiting cruise ships

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Grand jury declines to indict woman in Emmett Till killing

A Mississippi grand jury has declined to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of the Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, most likely closing the case that shocked a nation and galvanized the modern civil rights movement.

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US Declares Monkeypox a Health Emergency, Finally

The FDA is layingย outย a new strategy to extend vaccine supplies. But the approach doesnโ€™tย go far enough to understand how well the vaccine works.

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White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency

Declaring a public health emergency can free up resources to help the administration respond to the monkeypox outbreak. So far more than 6,OOO people in the U.S. have been infected.

npr.org

Biden administration declares monkeypox a public health emergency

The move aims to fast-track potential treatments and vaccines for the disease, which about 1.6 million Americans are at high risk of contracting.

latimes.com

Biden administration declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency in the U.S.

The U.S. has confirmed more 6,000 monkeypox cases over the past two months, more than any country in the world.

cnbc.com

U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency

The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.

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U.S. officials plan to declare monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, NBC News reports

The Biden administration plans to declare monkeypox a public health emergency as cases top 6,600 nationwide, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.

Biden officials plan to declare monkeypox a public health emergency

The move comes as officials scramble to boost access to monkeypox treatments and vaccines amid rising case counts.

washingtonpost.com

Biden to sign executive order to help cover costs for women traveling for abortions

The Biden administration has considered using emergency public health powers to protect access to abortion pill, mifepristone.

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Number of uninsured Americans drops to record low

The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.

Biden names FEMA, CDC officials to head monkeypox response

President Joe Biden is set to name top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve as the White House coordinators to combat the growing monkeypox outbreak.

Biden Administration Declares โ€˜Open Seasonโ€™ on Religious Hospitals That Object to Gender Transitions

The attorney leading the fight against a new HHS transgender rule told NR it will be "open season" on religious hospitals if the administration prevails.

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California not ready to declare emergency over monkeypox

California's public health officer says officials are pressing for more vaccine and closely monitoring the spread of the monkeypox virus.

White House hosts lawyers for discussion on abortion access

Attorney General Merrick Garland headlined a White House event bringing together pro bono lawyers, bar associations and public interest groups to discuss how best to offer legal services and protections for women seeking abortions.

US rules out summer COVID boosters to focus on fall campaign

U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer.

Under fire, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped

The country's monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped, U.S. health officials said Thursday, despite rising case numbers and so far limited vaccine supplies.

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Under fire, US officials say monkeypox can still be stopped

WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” The countryโ€™s monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped, U.S.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Health secretary calls on Congress and states to do more to help contain monkeypox outbreak

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Congress and local authorities need to do more to help end the growing monkeypox outbreak.

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Under fire, US officials say monkeypox can still be stopped

Top U.S. health officials say the country's monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped despite rising case numbers and limited vaccine supplies.

Monkeypox Cases Are Rising Rapidly Across The U.S.

The World Health Organization declares a global health emergency, amid rising monkeypox cases.

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Biden moves to reinstate health protections for LGBTQ Americans

The proposal would also cover pregnant women seeking health care services, including abortion.

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Biden's realism approach runs head-on into liberal pressure

When it comes to the thorniest issues confronting his administration, the instinct from Biden and his White House is to often speak about what he canโ€™t do, citing constraints imposed by the courts or insufficient support in a Congress that is controlled by his own party.

New 988 hotline is the 911 for mental health emergencies

Quick help for suicide thoughts and other mental health emergencies will soon be as easy as 9-8-8.

Pharmacies can't discriminate on reproductive health scripts

The Biden administration is warning pharmacies not to discriminate against women who may seek reproductive health prescriptions, including some that might be involved in ending a pregnancy.

Biden admin: Docs must offer abortion if mom's life at risk

The Biden administration is telling hospitals that they โ€œmustโ€ provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.

U.S. Department of HHS secretary reveals action plan to protect womenโ€™s access to reproductive health care in response to SCOTUS decision

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra held a press conference on Tuesday to announce an action plan in response to the Supreme Courtโ€™s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

US boosts monkeypox testing, 142 cases confirmed

The Biden administration has started shipping testing kits for monkeypox to commercial laboratories, in a bid to speed diagnostic tests for suspected infections for the virus that has already infected at least 142 people in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending tests to commercial labs, including Aegis Science, Labcorp, Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Quest Diagnostics and Sonic Healthcare, which it said would significant expand the nationโ€™s health systemโ€™s capacity to...

Fauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID-19 symptoms

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of Americaโ€™s pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

HHS secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID-19 again

President Joe Bidenโ€™s top health official has again tested positive for COVID-19, less than a month after he came down with virus symptoms while on a trip to Germany.

Biden says he wasn't informed early on of baby formula woes

President Joe Biden says he wasn't briefed on the prospect of nationwide shortages of infant formula for about two months.

Medicare recipients to see premium cut โ€” but not until 2023

Medicare recipients will get a premium reduction โ€” but not until next year.

Germany says pandemic not over as court OKs vaccine mandate

Germanyโ€™s health minister is warning that the coronavirus pandemic is not over yet.

US health secretary tests positive for COVID on Germany trip

Another member of President Joe Bidenโ€™s Cabinet has tested positive for COVID-19.

Texas sues to block Biden administration from lifting Title 42, a pandemic-era health rule used to expel migrants

Texas has led the legal fight against the Biden administrationโ€™s immigration policies, filing numerous lawsuits that have led to judges overturning or altering those policies.

Obama to return to White House for health care event

Former President Barack Obama will be returning to the White House on Tuesday for his first public event there since he left office in 2017.

COVID pandemic's end may bring turbulence for US health care

When the end of the COVID-19 pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for U.S. health care.

US-backed group gets lifesaving meds to Ukrainians amid war

Thousands of patients in Ukraine are receiving lifesaving medicines to treat HIV and opioid addiction through a U.S.-funded group still operating amid the Russian invasion.

COVID budget impasse halts aid to test and treat uninsured

A federal agency says it's running out of money to cover medical bills for COVID tests and treatments for uninsured people and will stop taking claims at midnight Tuesday.

Doctors finding hurdles to using pills to treat COVID-19

COVID-19 patients now have new treatments they can take at home to stay out of the hospital โ€” if doctors get the pills to them fast enough.

The AP Interview: Health chief warns of COVID funds shortage

With the nation yearning for a new normal after its long struggle with the coronavirus, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is warning that vaccines, tests and treatments will be โ€œstuck on the groundโ€ unless Congress provides additional funds the White House has demanded.

Attorney General Ken Paxton appeals restraining order that blocked state agency from investigating trans teenโ€™s family

A Texas judge was scheduled to consider a statewide injunction on investigations of parents over obtaining gender-affirming care. The appeal now puts the hearing on hold.

LIVE: White House COVID-19 Response Team holds press briefing

The Biden administration is telling Congress it needs an additional $30 billion to press ahead with the fight against COVID-19.

US buys 600K doses of new COVID antibody awaiting clearance

The Biden administration says it has purchased enough doses of a yet-to-be approved antibody drug to treat 600,000 patients with COVID-19.

No money for drug pipes: Feds douse social media firestorm

The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.

FDA's agenda in limbo as Biden's nominee stalls in Senate

President Joe Bidenโ€™s pick to lead the powerful Food and Drug Administration has stalled in the narrowly divided Senate.

As omicron surges, HealthCare.gov sign-up deadline arrives

People looking for health insurance in the grip of the omicron surge have through Saturday to sign up for taxpayer-subsidized private coverage under the Obama-era Affordable Care Act.

Medicare limits coverage of $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug

Medicare says it will limit coverage of a $28,000-a-year Alzheimerโ€™s drug whose benefits have been widely questioned.

Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday

Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for those on their plans.

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