Secretary Mayorkas calls keeping children safe “one of our most fundamental responsibilities. The DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) recently issued six key recommendations to support the department’s…
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FDA Launches Vape Product Task Force
Senate committee members grill officials about the agency’s delayed action on illegal vaping products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new task force on Monday to…
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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Border Security
Immigrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border could be denied asylum. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday that will restrict some access to illegal immigrants…
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Commerce Department Announces Upcoming National Child Care Summit
Secretary Raimondo says child care is an economic issue. Secretary Gina Raimondo announced that the Commerce Department will co-host the first-ever National Child Care Innovation Summit later this…
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DHS Launches National Campaign Against Online Child Exploitation
The initiative unites public and private sectors to educate, empower, and support communities against rising threats. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced Know2Protect, a nationwide campaign bringing…
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FDA Approves Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment for Children
Duvyzat receives approval under fast-track designation. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Duvyzat (givinostat) as an oral medication for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy…
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FTC Rejects Parental Consent Mechanism Amid COPPA Rule Compliance Effort
Facial age estimation technology proposal rejected as age verification methods are considered. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has rejected, without prejudice, an application by the Entertainment Software Rating…
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Vice President Harris Tours Abortion Clinic
Her trip to Minnesota was the first time a sitting president or vice president has visited Planned Parenthood. President Joe Biden’s administration has been committed to providing access…
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Tim Tebow Testifies at Hearing on the Creation of a Child Rescue Team
He urges Congress to address child sex abuse material. Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow testified before a congressional hearing on Wednesday, encouraging the legislators in attendance to pass…
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HHS Improves Child Care Affordability with New Rule
The regulation update allows low-income families to pay using 7 percent of their total income. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a final rule which…
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