Official duties will be transferred to Deputy Attorney General Monaco. Attorney General Merrick Garland, who is 71, is scheduled to undergo a “minimally invasive” back surgery this coming…
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Defense Secretary Returns to Pentagon
Offers condolences for three U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returned to the Pentagon on Monday after working from home after a stay in the…
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Senator Grassley Hospitalized for an Infection
The 90-year-old senator expects to return to work soon. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa has been hospitalized and is receiving treatment for an infection. His office stated, “Senator…
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Federal Court Blocks Law Banning Guns in Public Spaces
The circuit court will hear the state of California’s appeal of the injunction in April. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated an injunction against California’s new law…
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White House Conducts Cabinet Protocol Review
The defense secretary’s hospitalization leads to a requirement for government agencies to submit current delegation policies. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients launched a review of the…
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Articles of Impeachment Submitted Against Defense Secretary
The secretary continues to recover from his recent hospitalization. Representative Matt Rosendale of Montana submitted articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Following the submission, Representative…
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FDA to Update CISA Protocols on Medical Devices
GAO reports the agency’s cyber security agreement is five years old. The Government Accountability Office has reported that the Food and Drug Administration needs to work with the…
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Labor Department Awards Funding to Ohio for Employment and Training
The disaster relief is to support communities impacted by opioid use, addiction, and overdose. The U.S. Department of Labor announced the third incremental award, of over $2.8 million,…
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FDA Warns of Probiotic Risks for Preterm Infants
The agency encourages reporting of illegally marketed substances. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning for the public and healthcare providers regarding the risks…
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CFPB Proposes Removal of Medical Bills from Credit Reports
The director says, “Medical bills have little predictive value in credit decisions.“ The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in the rulemaking process that would take medical bills…
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