House passes opioid treatment bill amid crisis surge
The House approved a broad package 396 to 14 to expand treatment access through Medicaid, increase use of medications for opioid abuse, add methadone clinics to Medicare, and promote non opioid pain treatment. Democratic critics urge more resources.
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Groups suing over Title X funding express optimism
A federal judge pressed a Trump administration plan to overhaul Title X family planning grants as three national reproductive rights groups and the ACLU sue to block changes. Planned Parenthood and the NFPRHA warned new rules could divert funds from contraception to abstinence focused services, risking care for millions of low income patients. After the hearing, the groups expressed optimism as the judge weighed the case and potential public comment requirements.
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Ity
McFadden
Hunt
Clare Coleman
Social media shifts leadership in modern protests
The piece notes a move away from iconic figures toward mass mobilization in protests since the Trump era. Experts say social media accelerates organization while inviting public critique, with movements like Black Lives Matter pursuing collective leadership and electoral participation.
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Fla
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Indiana University
Black Lives Matter
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Trayvon Martin
Canada
England
House blocks federal funds to arm teachers in DHS grants
The House provisions bar use of two DHS counterterrorism grants to train or arm teachers, aiming to protect educators. Rep. Demings says ruling prevents arming teachers, while supporters cite vehicle terror defenses and public space security upgrades like bollards. The measure, part of a vehicular counterterrorism bill, heads to the Senate.
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D-Fla
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Lower West Side
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GOP seeks tax cuts amid immigration focus in Washington
Republican leaders push six month mark of tax cuts but immigration dominates headlines. Rep. Curbelo notes limited time to celebrate while polls show taxes not top voter concern. Senate's Hatch and Speaker Ryan back tax cut benefits as immigration eclipses coverage nationwide.
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U.S
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Trump
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Orrin Hatch
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Senate
Harlan Hill
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