A provision in House Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” passed Thursday would ban Medicaid from covering gender-affirming health care for transgender people of all ages, a last-minute addition to the measure with the potential to upend care for hundreds of thousands of trans Americans. An earlier version of the bill would have also barred coverage for...
CHICAGO (WGN) — Legendary entertainer Billy Joel announced Friday that he is canceling all of his scheduled concerts after being diagnosed with a brain disorder. The announcement came in a post shared on the Piano Man singer's Instagram page on Friday morning. According to the announcement, Joel has been diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH),...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced his intentions Friday to help launch a multistate, clean-car coalition after the Senate voted to upend the Golden State's stricter-than-federal emissions rules the previous day. The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition will work on sustaining the country's transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, while also supporting U.S. automotive manufacturers...
Wisconsin man Spencer Wimmer is asking the Trump administration to fight on his behalf after he says he was forced to choose between his livelihood and “love for God."
Vice President JD Vance told graduates at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis that they are facing a "new and very dangerous era for our country."
President Donald Trump is set to enforce "gold standard science" in federal research, reform nuclear reactor testing and boost uranium mining to reduce foreign reliance.
Former President Joe Biden struggled to get through filming campaign videos, or quick, filmed keynote addresses for various groups during the 2024 campaign due to his declining health, according to a new book.
Republican attorneys general visit Yuma, Arizona, highlighting a 90% drop in illegal crossings since Trump's second term and the impact of fentanyl trafficking.