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The Justice Department under Attorney General William Barr improperly withheld portions of an internal memo Barr cited in announcing that then-President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice in the Russia investigation, a federal appeals panel said Friday.

Trump thinks the Mar-a-Lago search will help him in 2024. Some allies aren't so sure.
A wild two weeks for Trump has reoriented his thinking about announcing a presidential campaign before the midterms, people who have spoken with him recently said.


Cheney says January 6 committee still wants to hear directly from Pence | CNN Politics
Rep. Liz Cheney, the vice chair of the January 6 House select committee, told ABC on Friday that the panel still wants to hear directly from former Vice President Mike Pence.


Prosecutors cannot enforce Michigan's 1931 abortion ban, judge rules
The pre-Roe abortion ban would have allowed providers to be charged with a felony.


Liz Cheney to ABC News on Pence testifying: 'I would hope that he will do that'
Liz Cheney said she hopes former Vice President Mike Pence testifies before the Jan. 6 select committee in the near future and that conversations are still ongoing.

Ukraine war: Russia to allow inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - Putin
Russia captured the Zaporizhzhia facility in March and is accused of using it as a military base.


2 more migrant buses from Texas arrive in NYC as border crisis continues
Two buses with illegal migrants arrived in New York City Friday, the latest in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's attempt to pass immigration hardships on to Democratic cities.

Trump's VOA chief paid 'extravagantly' to investigate critics: Watchdog
A law firm received $1.6 million in taxpayer money to investigate officials at the U.S. Agency for Global Media. An inspector general has concluded that was a "gross waste" of federal resources.


Iran deal tantalizingly close, but US faces new hurdles
Last week’s attack on author Salman Rushdie and the indictment of an Iranian national for plotting to murder former national security adviser John Bolton have given the Biden administration new headaches as it attempts to negotiate a return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.


Supreme Court issues rare emergency order favoring voters challenging elections rules
The Supreme Court on Friday sided with Black voters who challenged Georgia's system of electing members to the state's Public Service Commission, which regulates public utilities in the state.


Ukraine's Crimean fightback having 'psychological impact' on Russia
Western officials reveal the impact of recent Ukrainian strikes on the Russian-occupied peninsula.


Trump legal counsel vows 'Fourth Amendment based' challenge to Mar-a-Lago raid 'very soon'
An attorney for former President Trump said in an interview on the Mark Levin Show that they are preparing to file a Fourth Amendment-related legal challenge against the Department of Justice "very soon."

Judge denies Graham request to delay Georgia grand jury testimony
A federal judge on Friday rejected a motion from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to delay his testimony before a Georgia grand jury probing former President Trump’s attempts to disrupt the state…

DeSantis stumps for Mastriano in key battleground state
Swing state rally comes as DeSantis eyes 2024 presidential run.


WAR IN UKRAINE: Calm is an illusion in Odesa
ODESA, Ukraine — The signs of war are everywhere in Odesa, but it feels like there’s little fear of death or destruction from Russian attacks. Air raid sirens ring out almost daily, but…


Trump teases filing Fourth Amendment motion in rant against FBI and DOJ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump warned in a rant Friday that he would file a "major motion" against the FBI and Justice Department before the midterm elections, according to his posts on social media. The motion would be related to the Fourth Amendment, which protects citizens from unreasonable...


Trump hints at legal action in response to Mar-a-Lago search
Trump said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social that a “major motion” related to the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution will soon be filed related to the search. He claimed his rig…


Biden climate law could expand controversial biogas industry
U.S. President Joe Biden's climate law could help to expand a burgeoning but controversial industry that seeks to capture gases from rotting food and farm waste and convert them into fuel and other forms of energy.

Conservatives rail against McConnell’s Senate skepticism amid Trump feud - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) concession that Republicans might not retake the Senate in this year’s midterm elections angered conservatives, who saw it as another front in the senior lawmaker’s simmering feud with former President Donald Trump.Left unsaid in...


Appeals court says DOJ improperly redacted memo to AG Barr on Trump obstruction
The Department of Justice (DOJ) improperly shielded portions of a memo to Attorney General William Barr that concerned whether former President Trump obstructed a special counsel probe into his cam…


US to ship $775 million aid package of arms, drones to Ukraine, official says: Recap
The aid package includes long-range artillery ammunitions that have previously had a devastating effect on Russian forces, the official said.
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Zelenskyy warns world is on 'verge of nuclear disaster'; More explosions reported at Russian military sites
The international community is increasingly worried about the risk of a catastrophe at the nuclear power plant, which is Europe's largest.

Georgia election law provision blasted by Democrats allowed to stand for midterms amid legal challenges
A Georgia judge determined it was too close to the general election to consider changing the state's rule about handing out food and water within 150 of polling places.

Mitch McConnell cautious on GOP's odds of taking Senate in midterms, rebukes threats to FBI
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said he thought the chances of the GOP taking the House were greater than the party's odds in the Senate.
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From bomb shelter to dorm room: Ukrainian students find refuge at U.S. colleges
Hlib Burtsev wanted to film himself opening admissions decisions from U.S. universities and share the videos online, imagining the hugs and cheers from his family if he got good news.


Bitter pill to swallow: Manchin and Sinema split over prescription drug prices - Washington Examiner
Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) split over prescription drug prices Friday after the West Virginia senator chastised his centrist ally for slowing Democratic progress on reducing the cost of pharmaceuticals. Manchin noted that a $35 cap on prescription drug prices was cut from...


Biden bill to help millions escape higher health care costs
Millions of people in the United States will be spared from big increases in health care costs next year after President Joe Biden signed legislation extending generous subsidies for those who buy plans through federal and state marketplaces.


‘I don’t say his name, ever’: Vulnerable Republicans seek to avoid Trump in 2022 midterms | CNN Politics
The man in charge of the House GOP’s campaign strategy has been doling out advice to Republican candidates and incumbents in key battleground races as they prepare for the general election: Don’t be distracted by Donald Trump on the campaign trail, and instead focus on the issues Republicans...


Biden building $490,000 taxpayer-funded security fence around beach house - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden is building a $490,000 taxpayer-funded security fence around his Delaware beach house. The Department of Homeland Security awarded a company $456,548 to install the fence in September of last year, according to USAspending.gov. Since the original payment, costs have crept up...


CDC: E. coli outbreak may be linked to Wendy’s lettuce
An outbreak of the bacteria E. coli may be connected to romaine lettuce used at certain locations of the fast-food chain Wendy’s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). …

Florida Republicans want to limit diversity training at work. That movement just hit a legal roadblock.
Republican lawmakers put employers in the Sunshine State on notice about diversity training. But a judge ruled it unconstitutional.

Supreme Court tentatively blocks Georgia election method found to be racially discriminatory
The Supreme Court on Friday blocked Georgia from using an election method that a judge found to be racially discriminatory, but the justices’ order left open the possibility that a lower court coul…


Federal court rules DOJ must release internal memo to then-AG Barr stating Trump didn't obstruct justice
A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the DOJ must release an internal memo to then-AG Bill Barr which was made to determine if then-President Trump obstructed justice.
Lawmakers demand data about online threats against law enforcement
WASHINGTON _ House Oversight Committee leaders are demanding social media companies take "immediate action" to address a flood of violent online threats against law enforcement, following the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The lawmakers sent letters...

Russia to halt gas flows to Germany, raising fears of complete cutoff - Washington Examiner
Russian state-owned gas giant Gazprom said Friday that it would halt gas deliveries via its Nord Stream 1 pipeline for a three-day maintenance period beginning this month, a surprise move that will intensify European Union leaders' efforts to secure alternative supplies out of fear of a complete...

Court opens door to voiding N. Carolina Voter ID amendment
North Carolina’s highest court opened the door Friday to nullifying a voter ID mandate approved by citizens in 2018 because the lawmakers who put it on the ballot were elected from districts tainted by illegal racial bias. Voter identification is not currently required in North Carolina...

Iran nuclear deal ‘imminent’ with crippling sanctions removed
Sources tell Al Jazeera Arabic an agreement to revive the landmark accord abandoned by the US is soon to be announced.

Iran drops key ‘red line’ demand as progress on a revived nuclear deal edges forward | CNN Politics
Iran has officially dropped a key “red line” demand that had been a major sticking point in efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal, a senior administration official told CNN.

In Deep Red Texas, Beto O'Rourke Takes on Guns and Abortion
WHITESBORO, Texas — As supporters of Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for Texas governor, emerged from a crowded campaign event in a quaint, conservative bastion north of Dallas, Treva Sanges was there to protest them. “Murderers!” she called out. Most walked by her, but Abbi Gregory and...

Iowa state fair attendees say Biden 'too old' to run in 2024, motivated to vote by high inflation
Iowa voters at the state fair tell Fox News Digital that Biden is too old to run for a second term and that inflation and the economy are their top voting issues heading into the midterms.
'Can I count on you?' Trump revs up fundraising pitches after FBI's Mar-a-Lago search
After the FBI searched ex-President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, several PACs have begun flooding supporters with aggressive fundraising tactics.

Court orders Justice Department to release Russia probe memo on Trump obstruction decision
The Justice Department had turned over other documents to Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington as part of the group’s lawsuit, but declined to give it the memo.


Montenegro's parliament passes no-confidence motion on cabinet
Montenegro's parliament passed a no-confidence motion on the cabinet of Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic on Saturday, proposed by 36 deputies to protest the signing of a long-disputed deal regulating ties with the powerful Serbian Orthodox Church.


House Democrats' campaign chief faces tough race of his own
Sean Patrick Maloney, a Democrat who became New York’s first openly gay congressman when elected a decade ago, has been tasked by his party with getting as many Democrats elected to the U.S.


Protesters at an Indian Independence Day parade in California were shoved and called ‘stupid Muslims’
“We were being called terrorists. We were being asked questions like, ‘Are you Pakistani?’” one of the protesters said.


YouTube joins Facebook in banning Andrew Tate
YouTube becomes the latest platform to remove the social media influencer for violating its policies.


DeSantis takes crusade against ‘woke ideology’ to Pennsylvania, Ohio as he rallies for GOP candidates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) railed against “woke ideology” and touched on familiar culture war issues like critical race theory (CRT) and the participation of transgender women and gi…


Ukraine-aligned 'partisans' are behind recent blasts deep behind Russian lines, official says
A series of explosions at military depots and airbases in Russian-annexed Crimea hint at a growing ability to strike deep behind enemy lines that could shift the dynamics of the war.

Democrats launch major effort to sell Inflation Reduction Act to voters
President Biden and congressional Democrats passed their big climate and drug-prices bill. Now they have to convince voters to like it.

Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster merger would kill competition, DOJ says in closing arguments - Washington Examiner
The proposed merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster would crush competition among the publishing industry, the Justice Department argued on the final day of an antitrust trial intending to block the merger that saw testimony from famed author Stephen King. Justice Department lawyer...


Pence says he didn't take classified material, calls for 'unprecedented transparency' after Mar-a-Lago raid
Former Vice President Mike Pence answered questions regarding the FBI's raid on former President Donald Trump's Florida estate, his handling of classified materials and Liz Cheney.

White House officials privately express concern about classified information taken to Mar-a-Lago | CNN Politics
White House officials have privately expressed deep concern over the tranche of classified material taken to former President Donald Trump’s home in Florida, including some documents that are only meant to be viewed only in secure government facilities, CNN has learned.

Trump thinks the Mar-a-Lago search will help him in 2024. Some allies aren't so sure.
The day after federal agents searched Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump told a group of conservative lawmakers that “being president was hell,”

Graham effort to delay testimony in election probe rejected
A federal judge says Sen. Lindsey Graham’s appearance before a special grand jury should not be delayed while he continues to challenge it in court.


As climate crisis deepens, rivers dry up, upending life for millions - Washington Examiner
Extreme heat and drought conditions are causing water levels to plummet drastically for rivers around the world, a phenomenon that threatens to disrupt some of the world’s largest economies and upend the lives of millions. This week, U.S. officials ordered new restrictions on the amount of water...

Michigan GOP governor nominee Dixon picks running mate
Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon chose former state Rep. Shane Hernandez of Port Huron as her running mate Friday in her bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Hernandez served two terms in the Michigan House ending in 2020, when he ran unsuccessfully for the U.S...

Pence says he didn't leave office with classified material
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he didn’t take any classified information with him when he left office.


US judge sentences ISIL ‘Beatle’ to life in prison over killings
Judge says behaviour of former UK citizen El Shafee Elsheikh was ‘horrific, barbaric, brutal and of course criminal’.

The Memo: DeSantis tries to thread the needle on Trump and 2024
The FBI raid on the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida has complicated the political picture — and not only for former President Trump. Potential rivals to Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination have had thei…

Liz Cheney Says Kevin McCarthy Lacks The Knowledge To Be House Speaker
The Trump loyalist does not understand his oath of office, the Wyoming Republican said.

Sen. Lindsey Graham loses bid to delay testifying in Georgia Trump probe
The South Carolina Republican is scheduled to testify Aug. 23, according to the subpoena.


Philippine media under pressure as Marcos Jr courts influencers
Critical journalists expected to remain in sights of administration as new president invites vloggers to the palace.

GOP candidate for Florida House is booted from Twitter after post about shooting federal agents
Luis Miguel is on the ballot in Tuesday's primary.


1930s time capsule discovered in 18th-century church - Washington Examiner
A time capsule from the 1930s was discovered in the walls of an 18th-century church last week in Bristol, England, as a restoration crew completed the first phase of the church's restoration project, according to local officials. The capsule contained an order of service for the Whitfield...

38 years in prison for Mexican man in fatal Arizona robbery
A Mexican man was sentenced to 38 years in prison for killing an Arizona convenience store clerk during a 2015 robbery that was cited by former President Donald Trump and other Republicans in complaints about immigrants who commit crimes while in the U.S. illegally. Prosecutors had initially...

Majority of college students have at least one mental illness: Study - Washington Examiner
Mental health problems have increasingly trended among university students over the past eight years. A researcher from Boston University collaborated with those at the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University, among others, to conduct the...


Al-Shabab: Islamists kill 12 in Somali hotel attack
Security officials report at least 12 dead after al-Shabab militants storm the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu.


South Africa’s Zulu nation to coronate new king amid tussle
A succession battle has dulled the shine on the forthcoming coronation ceremony of the Zulu monarch in South Africa.

Democrats launch seven figure ad buy 'touting President Biden,' inflation bill despite low approval rating
The Democratic National Committee announced a seven figure ad buy "touting Biden and Democrats," following big week of legislation.
A crowded field of Democrats vies to succeed Katko in New York's most competitive seat
The winner of the Democratic primary will face one of two millionaires running Tuesday for the Republican nomination.

DeSantis hits the road to help GOP hopefuls — and maybe his White House fortunes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made little mention of Donald Trump while campaigning Friday for Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania and J.D. Vance in Ohio.

Downtown areas in San Francisco and Portland more deserted than in 2019: Report - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedThe downtown areas of San Francisco; Cleveland; and Portland, Oregon, have all had slow recoveries from pre-pandemic levels of activity, according to a new study.The once-popular neighborhoods have seen a sharp decline in recent years, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley


Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Court orders Justice Department to release Russia probe memo on Trump obstruction decision
The Justice Department had turned over other documents to Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington as part of the group’s lawsuit, but declined to give it the memo.

Transgender kids can play girls sports in Utah after ruling
Transgender girls in Utah will be given the opportunity to participate in girls' sports as the school year begins, after a judge on Friday reversed a ban pending legal challenges from parents. Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine...
San Francisco’s BART police will no longer use ‘racist’ diagnosis - Washington Examiner
The Bay Area Rapid Transit police department in San Francisco will no longer use the term "excited delirium" because of its racist connotations.The transit department said in a press release on Thursday that the term will be removed from its policy manual and that all employees are prohibited...


Mexico arrests former top prosecutor over missing students case
Jesus Murillo Karam led the controversial investigation into the disappearances, which shocked the nation.
Democrats Hope New York Special Election Will Be An Abortion Rights Bellwether
Democrat Pat Ryan is competing with Republican Marc Molinaro for the chance to represent an upstate New York seat for just four months.

Skepticism and hope as USA Gymnastics enters post-Nassar era
USA Gymnastics is attempting to take a major step forward as it enters the post-Larry Nassar era. The embattled organization unveiled a new logo this week.


Michigan court extends block on 1931 abortion ban - Washington Examiner
A Michigan court has issued a preliminary injunction to prevent county prosecutors from enforcing an abortion ban signed into law over 40 years before Roe v. Wade was decided. The state's abortion ban, which was passed into law in 1931, was unenforceable under the 1973 Roe ruling, but the law...

Book excerpt: "The Road Taken" by Senator Patrick Leahy
After eight terms in the U.S. Senate, the Vermonter writes about his path through the upper house of Congress, which he says once acted as "the nation's conscience" – and could one day again.

DeSantis hits the road to help GOP hopefuls — and maybe his White House fortunes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made little mention of Donald Trump while campaigning Friday for Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania and J.D. Vance in Ohio.


Sununu says Bolduc is ‘not a serious candidate,’ won’t endorse him - Washington Examiner
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu took aim at retired Army Brig. Gen. Don Bolduc, arguing the GOP Senate hopeful is “not a serious candidate” and would make it harder for the party to unseat Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan in November. Sununu, who is seeking reelection and decided against a bid for...


Somali forces battle to end deadly hotel siege in Mogadishu
Siege at popular Hayat Hotel continues as armed group al-Shabab claims responsibility for the attack.

WaPo quietly suspended one of its top reporters last spring
Paul Farhi was put on unpaid leave for five days. For what, precisely, is not entirely clear. But the Guild has protested.


Why rape exceptions in abortion bans are more complicated in reality
Experts tell ABC News that abortion bans in states with exceptions for rape may seem clear in theory but they are much ambiguous when put into practice.

Sanna Marin: Finnish PM reveals she has taken drug test
Sanna Marin was speaking to reporters after videos showed her partying with celebrities.


Female veterans criticize gender disparities in VA medical system
They shared their experiences with a House subcommittee on veterans health during a "listening tour" in Texas.


Judge upholds ban on distributing food or drinks near Georgia polling sites while legal disputes continue
A federal judge denied a preliminary injunction motion on Thursday that sought to block a Georgia election law that bans people from distributing food and drinks to voters waiting in line. U.S. Di…


Russia’s Gazprom to shut Nord Stream 1 pipeline for three days
Russian state gas company says the pipeline requires maintenance, deepening energy standoff with Europe.

Bill Paxton's family settles wrongful death lawsuit with Los Angeles hospital
The suit, filed against Cedars-Sinai Medical Center more than four years ago, had been scheduled to go to trial next month. The terms of the settlement were not released.


Breakthrough over potentially harmful chemicals found in most homes
US scientists have discovered a low-cost method for destroying chemicals associated with cancer.


Biden to host unity summit against hate-fueled violence
President Joe Biden will host a White House summit next month aimed at combatting a spate of hate-fueled violence in the U.S.


Washington state school shooter sentenced to 40 years
A man who shot one classmate to death and wounded three others five years ago in a Washington state high school, apologized to his victims before he was sentenced to 40 years in prison

Colorado Senate shakeup: Joe O'Dea responds to Sen. Bennet's abortion attack ad as Democrat loses steam
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet attacked Republican rival Joe O'Dea over his abortion stance, which is far more pro-choice than most of the GOP, as the Senate race tightens

Joe Manchin takes a jab at Kyrsten Sinema for reining in drug pricing policy
Manchin also joked about his critics in both parties regarding the sweeping Democratic package: "OK, so I’m the villain. I can be the hero and the villain, all in a 24-hour period."


Black couple sues after they say home valuation rises nearly $300,000 when shown by White colleague | CNN
A Maryland couple has sued a local real estate appraiser and an online mortgage loan provider, alleging that the housing appraisal they received was unfairly low due to their race, in violation of the Fair Housing Act, after a second appraisal returned a result nearly $300,000 higher.


Break the law or out a student? Florida teachers navigate 'Don't Say Gay' bill
One district is providing a series of training videos about the new Parental Rights in Education law, while another has removed rainbow stickers from classrooms.


Alabama city council abolishes police department after furor over racist texts by officers | CNN
The city council in Vincent, Alabama, voted to abolish its police department on Thursday, at least temporarily, two months after one of the officers sent a text message containing racist language to a colleague.


Video shows ICE agent with boot on neck of migrant during raid
“No police academy anywhere would teach you to put your boot on someone’s neck unless you are fighting for your life,” said former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi.


Plane failed to descend as pilots reportedly fell asleep during flight | CNN
Two pilots are believed to have fallen asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Sudan to Ethiopia on Monday, according to an Aviation Herald report.


Judge declines to block Georgia's ban on giving food, water to voters
The order means that the provision will remain in effect for the November general election.


Number of LGBTQ elected officials in U.S. doubled since 2017
Those who identify as something other than cisgender — including trans and nonbinary — have seen their representation increase tenfold, the LGBTQ Victory Institute found.


The world’s second biggest movie theater chain is in trouble | CNN Business
The owner of Regal Cinemas is having a tough time — its stock crashed as much as 80% Friday after reports that its parent company is preparing to file for bankruptcy.


Maker of nicotine gummies warned by the FDA that their product is a looming 'public health crisis' among children
The Food and Drug Administration said the fruit-flavored gummies from Florida manufacturer VPR Brands could cause nicotine poisoning or even death if eaten by small children.


New estimate projects cost of raising a child at $310K
The figure is roughly $80,000 more than the estimate USDA released in 2017, when it calculated the average child-rearing costs for a middle-income, married couple with a child born in the same year…


Frustrated pharmacists are opting out of the insurance system, saving some customers hundreds of dollars
A small but growing number of "cash" pharmacies take no insurance, instead selling generic drugs, often at far lower prices than customers pay with insurance.

Foes and friends of Iran deal ready for another D.C. clash
It's still iffy whether the Biden administration can revive the Iran nuclear agreement. But supporters and opponents are already set for a public relations fight.


Judge denies Sen. Lindsey Graham's bid to delay testimony before Trump Georgia grand jury election probe
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is investigating possible interference in Georgia's 2020 election by former President Donald Trump and his allies.

Democrats press social media platforms over FBI threats
House Democrats asked social media platforms to turn over information about threats to federal law enforcement officials and how they combat the violent posts, according to letters sent to eight co…


Five things to know about Weisselberg’s guilty plea
Thursday’s guilty plea from former Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg is a major development in New York officials’ multiyear investigation into the company led by former …



Over half of people infected with the omicron variant didn't know it, a study finds
These undiagnosed infections could be a major factor in the rapid transmission of the omicron variant, the researchers said.


NIH ends subaward to Wuhan lab after continued stonewalling - Washington Examiner
The National Institutes of Health announced it was finally cutting off a subaward to the Wuhan Institute of Virology after it continued to refuse to hand over key information about the coronavirus research it conducted with U.S. tax dollars. NIH Deputy Director Michael Lauer made the revelation...

FDA asks Pfizer to test second Paxlovid course in patients with COVID rebound
The drugmaker must produce the initial results of a randomized controlled trial of a second course of the antiviral by Sep. 30 next year, the FDA told Pfizer in a letter dated Aug. 5. The directive follows reports of recurrent viral infection or symptoms, or both, after the first course...

Vast majority of the youngest Americans remain unvaccinated against COVID
About 941,000 children, under the age of five, have now received their first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine.
"Long COVID" response ramps up, with plans to test new treatments
The research is one of several efforts by the Biden administration to address long-term symptoms that linger for some patients.

WHO monkeypox expert details challenges, next steps in emergency preparedness
Dr. Rosamund Lewis, the World Health Organization's Technical Lead for monkeypox outbreak, spoke with ABC News Live about the latest updates.

‘We know what we’ve got in terms of this outbreak’ – White House defends monkeypox response | CNN Politics
A top official on the White House monkeypox response team on Friday sought to defend the Biden administration’s actions as the outbreak worsens but did not offer substantive explanations for why it is taking so long to get the spread under control, casting the response as reactive to the...


Lack of ‘high quality’ clinical guidelines for monkeypox may be hurting treatment efforts, researchers say
Story at a glance A team of researchers looked at 14 clinical guidelines for monkeypox and found that most were “low quality.” Researchers said the guidelines lacked sufficient detail on the virus…
