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Thereβs no known single cause of autism.
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WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez says that RFK Jr. disparaged CDC employees
"He said during the COVID outbreak, CDC told hospitals to turn away sick COVID patients until they had blue lips before allowing them to get treatment," Monarez said.
Published on: September 17, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Ousted CDC chief says RFK Jr. incorrectly claimed childhood vaccine schedule had no evidence
Kennedy said that the CDC had "never collected" scientific evidence on the recommended childhood vaccine schedule, Monarez testified.
Published on: September 17, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Former CDC doctor says U.S. is on track to see uptick in preventable diseases under Kennedy
Houry pointed to multiple examples, including Kennedy's decisions to halt a flu vaccine campaign and to replace public health experts with vaccine skeptics on the CDC's advisory group on immunization practices.
Published on: September 17, 2025 | Source:Ukraine expects to have $3.5 billion in its fund to buy U.S. weapons, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine expects to have a $3.5 billion fund by next month to buy weapons from the U.S. and sustain its fight against Russia's invasion.
Published on: September 17, 2025 | Source:Army veteran who burned U.S. flag near White House pleads not guilty to federal charges
An Army veteran who set fire to an American flag near the White House to protest President Donald Trumpβs recent executive order on flag burning has pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges.
Published on: September 17, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Former CDC director says RFK Jr. didn’t call her after agency shooting
Monarez told Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., that she didn't speak with Kennedy until a handful of days after the shooting.
Published on: September 17, 2025 | Source:Federal surge has taken a toll on children of immigrants in Washington
An immigration crackdown in Washington has taken a toll on children attending the district's schools. Some children have had their parents swept up in the law enforcement surge.
Published on: September 17, 2025 | Source:France’s new PM faces a bumpy ride with budget challenges and nationwide strikes
SΓ©bastien Lecornu, Franceβs fourth prime minister in a year, faces big challenges like a ballooning deficit and unrest.
Published on: September 17, 2025 | Source:South African police official testifies on criminal syndicate infiltration in government
A top police official in South Africa has testitified on his claims the police and justice system has been infiltrated by criminal syndicates.
Published on: September 17, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Sen. Mullin cites recording as he accuses CDC leader of repeatedly lying, later walks it back
Mullin later clarified to reporters that he was mistaken and that Monarez and Kennedy's meeting was not recorded.
Published on: September 17, 2025 | Source:Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying independence on social issues has been stifled by Unilever
Ben & Jerryβs co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years. He says the freedom the company used to have to speak up on social issues has been stifled.
Published on: September 17, 2025 | Source:London mayor: Trump 'perhaps done the most to fan the flames of divisive, far-right politics'
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, in a Tuesday opinion piece for The Guardian, called out President Trump for boosting βdivisive, far-right politicsβ worldwide in recent years. βWe must unite to take on the reactionary populists and nativists who are exploiting economic concerns, the atomisation of modern life and a growing distrust of political and media institutions...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Kash Patel defends record as FBI director and handling of Kirk case in tense hearing
On Capitol Hill, FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Democratic senators on his handling of the Charlie Kirk investigation and on his leadership of the agency. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:GOP rebels extract tariff concession from House leadersΒ
A handful of House Republicans extracted concessions from House GOP leaders on tariff policy after rebelling on a procedural vote Tuesday. GOP leaders agreed to shave two months off the length of a prohibition on votes that could end President Trumpβs tariffs, and agreed to create an informal tariff working group, according to two members...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Ex-FBI agent analyzes Patel’s performance, staff shakeups and bureau’s direction
In a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel defended his record from the investigation into Charlie Kirkβs murder to the firings of career officials. To discuss Patelβs hearing and his tenure so far at the FBI, Amna Nawaz spoke with Asha Rangappa. She's a former FBI agent and now a lecturer at Yale University.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in CEO’s killing
In our news wrap Tuesday, a judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, President Trump is in London for his second state visit to the UK, the New York Times is pushing back against a $15 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Trump and Israeli forces unleashed a long-threatened ground assault to seize the center of Gaza City.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Energy, chemical industries slam proposed rail merger
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Energy, chemical industries slam proposed rail merger Trade associations representing various industries issued a letter Tuesday expressing βserious concernsβ about a proposed merger between major rail companies Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific. AP βWe write to express our serious concerns and reservations about...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Moody's economist: US avoids recession if well-to-do 'keep spending'
Moodyβs Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said Tuesday the U.S. economy will likely avoid a recession if the wealthiest individuals continue to spend at the current rate. In a post on the social platform X, the chief economist highlighted updated charts showing spending levels by income group, saying the new data suggest βthe U.S. economy...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:What makes this week’s Federal Reserve meeting unprecedented
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point when it meets on Wednesday, the first cut in about a year. It has been described by those who watch the Fed as the most unprecedented meeting in many years due to political pressure from President Trump. Geoff Bennett discussed more with David Wessel of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Parents press Senate for AI rules
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Parents push lawmakers for chatbot guardrails Parents called for guardrails on artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots Tuesday as they testified about how the technology drove their children to self-harm and suicide. Katie Adkins, Associated Press Their pleas for action come amid increasing concerns about the impact of the rapidly developing...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:A look into the online subcultures tied to Charlie Kirk’s accused killer
One focal point for investigators in the Charlie Kirk case is the messages that were found carved on the bullet casings believed to have belonged to the shooter. They contain several seemingly sarcastic, irreverent phrases that are common in gaming and online communities. To help decipher what some of these might mean, William Branham spoke with Ryan Broderick, host of the Panic World podcast.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Former CDC leaders to blast Kennedy at hearing
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Former CDC leadership to go after Kennedy in hearing Two former leaders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will appear before a Senate committee Wednesday to discuss the recent turmoil at the agency, with their...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Manchin reflects on Senate career and outlines his vision of leadership in ‘Dead Center’
From his roots in West Virginia to his pivotal role in some of Washingtonβs fiercest battles, Joe Manchin built a career on bucking partisan lines and pushing for pragmatism over ideology. In his new memoir, he recounts stories from the Senate, interactions with the White House and outlines his vision of leadership. Manchin joined Geoff Bennett to discuss "Dead Center."
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:WATCH LIVE: Powell holds news conference after Fed’s highly anticipated interest rate decision
The Fed on Wednesday is widely expected to cut its key rate by a quarter point to about 4.1%, which would be the first reduction since last December.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Economic fallout mounts as Trump halts near-finished wind power project
Last month, the Trump administration abruptly halted construction on a nearly completed $6 billion, 65-turbine wind farm off the coast of New England, known as Revolution Wind. The holdup has put thousands out of work and raises big questions about not just the future of this project, but similar efforts across the eastern seaboard. Science correspondent Miles OβBrien reports from Connecticut.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:A look at the life, career and activism of legendary actor Robert Redford
Robert Redford, a screen legend, filmmaker, environmentalist and tireless champion of independent voices in cinema, died Tuesday at 89. Revered for his magnetic presence onscreen in classics like "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Sting" and "All the Presidentβs Men," Redfordβs legacy is as much about art as it is about integrity. Jeffrey Brown has this remembrance.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Senators grill Patel in combative hearing: 5 takeaways
FBI Director Kash Patel struck a combative tone in a Tuesday hearing that included multiple shouting matches with Democratic lawmakers and a prediction that President Trump βwill cut you loose.β The appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee was Patelβs first sitting with lawmakers since the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the Justice Departmentβs compliance with a House...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Trump extends TikTok deadline for 4th time after reaching framework deal with China
President Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Pence joins George Mason as distinguished professor
Former Vice President Mike Pence has joined George Mason Universityβs Schar School of Policy and Government as a distinguished professor of practice, the university announced Tuesday. Pence will begin teaching undergraduate courses and public-facing seminars starting in the spring semester. The former vice president will also be available via moderated discussions and mentorship programs to...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:First Trump administration weapons package to Ukraine approved: Report
The Trump administration has reportedly approved its first U.S. weapons package for Ukraine under a new financial agreement with allies. Using weapons from U.S. stocks paid for by NATO countries, a mechanism known as the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), Ukraine could soon receive shipments of such lethal aid. Reuters first reported the approval. Two...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Miran heads to the Fed
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Miran joins Fed as bank kicks off key meeting President Trumpβs top White House economist officially joined the Federal Reserve board of governors Tuesday as the central bank kicked off a critical meeting on...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Parents call for guardrails on AI chatbots after suicides, self-harm
Parents called for guardrails on artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots Tuesday as they testified before the Senate about how the technology drove their children to self-harm and suicide. Their pleas for action come amid increasing concerns about the impact of the rapidly developing technology on children. βWe should have spent the summer helping Adam prepare for...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Republicans charge ahead with GOP funding bill, raising shutdown odds
House Republican leaders are charging ahead with a GOP plan to extend government funding, rejecting Democratic pleas for bipartisan talks and escalating the odds of a shutdown at the end of the month. Behind Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), GOP leaders on Tuesday unveiled a short-term spending package, known as a continuing resolution (CR), to extend...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:3 takeaways from Kash Patel’s tense oversight hearing
FBI director Kash Patel spent hours Tuesday reassuring senators he is fit to lead the bureau.
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