US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health emergency

WASHINGTON — The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis, driven…

On the anniversary of the fall of Roe, Democrats lay the blame for worsening health care on Trump

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is using the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision…

Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday jumped into the fight over transgender…

Supreme Court rejects COVID-19 vaccine appeals from nonprofit founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected two appeals related to COVID-19…

Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in

The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that it will hear arguments on the constitutionality of state…

Planned Parenthood announces that it will spend $40 million ahead of November’s election

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Planned Parenthood will spend $40 million ahead of November’s elections to…

US proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department on Friday fleshed out a proposed rule that would restrict and…

Democrats put a spotlight on more than 1 million pensions saved under a 2021 law

WASHINGTON — As the general election nears, Democrats are keen to remind union voters in Pennsylvania…

FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for…

FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers,…