Department of Health and Human Services

Florida begins to assess the damage after Hurricane Idalia slammed its Gulf Coast.

Florida begins cleanup after Hurricane Idalia: The Morning Rundown Aug. 31, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services announced the formation of a long COVID research office and the beginning of clinical trials.

HHS launches long COVID research team, treatment clinical trials

The U.S. government has cut future funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology after it failed to provide safety and security documents.

US government cuts financial ties to controversial Wuhan lab

After being exiled to Belarus, Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was reported to be in Russia after last month's brief revolt.

Wagner Chief Prigozhin back in Russia following revolt: July 6 Rundown

A federal judge has issued a ruling that prohibits the Biden administration from contacting social media companies.

Judge limits government contact with social media platforms

The Biden administration will start housing up to 800 unaccompanied migrant children at a former boarding school in North Carolina.

US plans to house migrant children at former boarding school

After soaring during the COVID-19 pandemic, about 1.5 million Americans have been dropped from Medicaid in April and May.

1.5M Americans dropped from Medicaid after pandemic spike

New testimony from a Health and Human Services whistleblower has shed light on the U.S. government's involvement in human trafficking.

Whistleblower: US gov’t is ‘middleman’ giving migrant children to traffickers

President Joe Biden signed am executive order Tuesday, April 18, aimed at expanding access to affordable long-term care and child care.

Biden signs executive order with over 50 directives on child and elder care

It's still unclear what the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity recommends for guidelines surrounding gain-of-function research.

‘Gain-of-function’ research guidelines unclear after board vote fails