Dr. Oz is in the news for challenging NY AG over trans care for youths amid legal pressure. He’s a TV doctor and former Senate candidate.
Federal authorities have withheld roughly $243 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota over fraud concerns, prompting a lawsuit by the state. The move follows federal claims of misuse of funds, with Minnesota arguing the withholding is politically motivated and violates due process. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over Medicaid oversight and fraud enforcement.
Since initiating strikes in Iran, President Trump has sent mixed messages about the war's progress, with reports of increased military activity and conflicting claims about its status. He has also made controversial remarks about Iran's protesters and race, while tensions over the Strait of Hormuz remain high. The conflict's future remains uncertain.
Federal authorities arrested eight individuals in California for Medicare fraud involving over $50 million, targeting sham hospice facilities. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat healthcare fraud, with accusations directed at state licensing practices and regulatory oversight, amid claims of widespread abuse in the hospice sector.
California has been the focus of ongoing investigations into Medicare and Medicaid fraud, with authorities charging 21 individuals for schemes involving stolen identities and fraudulent billing for hospice services. Despite prior efforts, fraud continues to be a significant issue, prompting federal and state agencies to intensify their crackdown efforts.
Federal and state officials are intensifying efforts to combat Medicare and Medicaid fraud in California, focusing on hospice abuse and healthcare schemes. Recent investigations reveal widespread fraud, prompting new audits and political debates. The issue remains a key point in ongoing healthcare policy discussions.
Several fraud-focused bills have been introduced and advanced in Congress to extend statutes of limitations, tighten oversight, and recover funds from pandemic-era relief programs amid ongoing investigations into misused dollars.
A suspect has charged a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, shots have been fired, the gunman has been captured and a Secret Service officer has been lightly wounded. President Trump and other senior officials have been evacuated unharmed; the suspect faces federal charges and investigators have recovered a manifesto.
The Michigan Democratic primary is shaping up as a contest over dark money and Israel, with Haley Stevens benefiting from a multi-million-dollar, allegedly linked-to-AIPAC ad push. Opponents accuse the effort of laundering influence as Democrats weigh the party’s direction ahead of the open Senate seat.
President has been asking advisers to weigh JD Vance versus Marco Rubio for 2028; Vance and Rubio are increasing public-facing roles, with Rubio meeting global leaders and Vance steering foreign policy and Midwest outreach.
Updates on fertility and parental leave policy discussions across outlets, highlighting ongoing concerns about US birth rates, paid leave access, and rural health. The perspectives range from advocacy for extended paid leave to critiques of current federal provisions.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has imposed a six-month moratorium on new hospice and home health providers enrolling in Medicare. The action targets fraud risks identified by a Trump-era anti-fraud task force and is paired with ongoing audits and investigations into state-level Medicaid payments. Existing providers will continue operating as usual, while CMS expands data analytics to speed up removal of fraudulent actors.