Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in a new interview, said autism was an epidemic with an impact that surpasses the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is an epidemic. It dwarfs the COVID epidemic and the impacts on our country because COVID killed old people.
Deep in northwestern Westphalia, Germany, stands a twelfth-century castle conceived by Heinrich Himmler, leader of the paramilitary Schutzstaffel, as a kind of “Camelot” for the triumphal knights of the Aryan race. The Wewelsburg Castle was also a fantasy nerd’s dream come
Schools and parents are anxiously awaiting the impacts of President Trump’s tariff war, fearing the worst for a spike in the cost of food and school supplies. The situation is fluid, with the president putting a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most countries but keeping
Several widely floated 2028 contenders are making their foray into the podcasting world, part of a broader trend of politicians using the platform to expand their reach. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) is the latest rising political star to launch his own podcast, joining other
Advocates are warning lawmakers that the proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid will leave millions of pregnant Black women at a heightened risk of death, worsening the maternal mortality crisis and its racial disparities. Last month, the House budget resolution proposed up to
Calls for generational change among Democrats are growing louder as the party seeks to chart a path forward going into the 2026 midterms. On Wednesday, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair David Hogg’s group Leaders We Deserve PAC launched a $20 million effort aimed at
In my column on Bob Dylan in last month’s issue, I offered a recitation and description of what I thought were all the Dylan concerts I attended over the course of some 40 years, numbering seven in all. But after that issue went out, while reading something about Tom Petty, I
Comedian Bill Maher rejected criticism of his March White House visit organized by Kid Rock and said he shared harsh truths with President Trump in their face-to-face meeting. During Friday’s episode of HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” he compared his one-on-one with the
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Saturday afternoon to reject an emergency request to temporarily pause the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants to El Salvador swiftly detained in portions of Texas. In a court filing, Solicitor General D. John
Harvard’s Dr. Sarah Fortune had warned that rhesus macaque test subjects could be euthanized because of a federal grant freeze.
Three Pentagon officials fired on Friday after being placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation into information leaks at the Defense Department say they are "incredibly disappointed by the manner in which our service at the Department of Defense ended." In a
Thousands of people nationwide gathered on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Trump's administration and several of its policy initiatives. Lafayette Square outside the White House was packed with demonstrators in the morning while some rallied near the Washington
This year's White House Easter Egg roll on the South Lawn will feature events sponsored by some major corporations, including Amazon, Meta, Youtube. Amazon is sponsoring the reading nook offered to guests, while Meta plans to offer an AI-Powered experience and photo
President Trump addressed the topic of deportation continuously throughout the week as Democratic lawmaker’s railed against the removal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. In March, Abrego Garcia, who lived with his wife in Maryland, was sent to El Salvador's notorious terrorist
President Trump is relying on a cast of economic advisers with differing viewpoints and backgrounds as he implements a sweeping tariff agenda that has rattled financial markets and occasionally mixed messages. There’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who has taken the lead in
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing President Trump’s administration in federal court for targeting international students who had their legal status revoked. “The consequences of Defendants’ unilateral and unlawful termination are dire. The termination puts
Americans are warming up to China as a trade war between the world’s two largest economies continues to bubble, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center. Survey findings show a four percent decrease in Americans’ unfavorable opinion of China. Last year, 84 percent
The Trump administration has written a letter to Harvard University demanding changes to the university structure and threatening to withhold funding if they do not comply, which has sparked a debate about the role of universities in promoting free speech and intellectual
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Friday took a page from President Trump's playbook, casting blame on the media for the Democratic Party's downward shift in approval ratings. MSNBC's Ali Velshi pointed out a perceived lack of messaging from Democrats as a reason for voters'
President Trump's focus on energy has the potential to be his greatest legacy, with policies aimed at prioritizing American energy production and traditional fuels, and a new secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, in place to help the United States lead the world in oil and gas
Members of the autism community are pushing back against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s pledge to find the cause for autism by September, calling the plan harmful. Kennedy announced last week that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Former Republican National Committee (RNC) chair Michael Steele raised an eyebrow Friday about the Trump administration's dedication to preventing Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a mistakenly deported man held in El Salvador, from returning to the U.S. Steele, in an essay published by
Who will keep their word and help Americans who struggle to afford and access food for their families?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for an “Eastern truce” with Ukraine, directing the Kremlin’s military to temporarily pause fighting until Sunday night. Putin announced the brief ceasefire on Saturday during a meeting with the chief of the general staff of the
Just three months into his term, Trump and his team have marched into a target-rich environment of waste, fraud and abuse and have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams.
Maine has found itself the surprising center of the nation’s debate over — and the Trump administration’s crusade against — transgender athletes in girls’ sports. That position leaves the state, one of the smallest and least populous, vulnerable to weighty financial and social
Democratic political strategist James Carville took a swing at Bill Maher on Saturday, blasting the comedian for falling for President Trump’s “personal charm” during a recent White House visit. Carville, in the latest episode of his “Politics War Room” podcast, railed against
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo aired skepticism about the ongoing Iran-U.S. nuclear deal talks and outlined what, in his view, a potential agreement with the Islamic republic should look like. “The thousands of victims of Iran’s terror machine know all too well that
The Peace Corps experience is now more relevant to the United States than ever.
With tariffs on some imports in place – and the threat of more looming on the horizon – consumers are worried the cost of everything from groceries to cars to clothing is about to skyrocket. Thankfully, that may not be the case for gas.
Harvard faculty members should be the last ones complaining about the suppression of academic freedom.
If the U.S. steps back from the IMF, there will only be one winner: China.
The national parks, fresh off their busiest year on record, are now facing a challenging bout of staffing changes that could impact your next visit. Here's what to expect.
Paparo said the U.S can no longer sit back amid “unprecedented aggression and military modernization" by the nation.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) predicted during a recent interview that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) will rise in the Democratic ranks and could become the next party leader once the next presidential election cycle rolls around. McCarthy first
A survey of more than 300 American business owners and CEOs revealed that 76% of the group believe tariffs will hurt their companies.
"We have adjusted exports from the U.S. to China in light of the current tariffs," a Ford spokesperson told NewsNation.
Only district courts can maintain the sustained involvement needed to address entrenched illegality.
New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman suggested that President Trump will be “cautious about crossing” the line with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and that inside the White House, there is a push to prevent his ouster. Haberman said the president does
U.S. officials made “very good” progress during the second round of nuclear talks with Iran in Rome and plan to meet with their Tehran’s counterparts next week. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff held both direct and