Author: Samantha-Jo Roth
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Full medical disclosure becomes key expectation for candidates on both sides
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Former President Joe Biden’s disastrous reelection attempt and a string of deaths among aging lawmakers have fueled a growing demand from donors and voters alike for full medical transparency from candidates in both parties moving…
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Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis renews scrutiny of screening guidelines for older men
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Former President Joe Biden‘s late-stage prostate cancer diagnosis has ignited debate about early detection protocols and whether the White House health team failed the former commander-in-chief. Biden’s team revealed that he received a diagnosis last…
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Biden health revelations could ‘be a drag’ on 2028 Democratic field
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Scrutiny over former President Joe Biden’s decline is already testing 2028 hopefuls, particularly those who were involved in his administration. The announcement that Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer on Sunday…
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Trump IRS nominee Billy Long faces scrutiny over questionable tax credit scheme
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Billy Long, President Donald Trump’s nominee for IRS commissioner, minimized his role in selling tax credits that the Treasury Department and IRS claim do not exist and expressed a willingness to cooperate with any investigation…
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Biden’s cancer diagnosis fuels fresh doubts and distrust among Democrats
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Former President Joe Biden‘s aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis has thrown a wrench in Democrats’ plans to move beyond his presidency and 2024 campaign. Biden’s cancer diagnosis arrived amid heightened scrutiny of his cognitive health. The…
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Senate confirms Charles Kushner as ambassador to France despite criminal past
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Senate confirmed Charles Kushner, father of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as U.S. envoy to France on Monday, continuing its record pace of ambassadorial confirmations. Kushner received a presidential pardon from Trump during…
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FOIA staffing cuts endanger future of government transparency
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Staffing cuts to public records teams under the Trump administration have raised concerns about the federal government’s ability to respond to information requests and maintain accountability. President Donald Trump has frequently claimed his administration is…
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Thousands of fired federal workers reinstated but not back to work: ‘Emotional whiplash’
Thousands of probationary federal workers who were reinstated and immediately placed on administrative leave due to recent court orders are stuck in limbo, uncertain if they will ever return to their duties as agencies prepare for another round of cuts ordered by President Donald Trump. Two separate federal judges ordered the Trump administration to reinstate…
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‘A slap in the face’: GOP congressman slams closure of Social Security office in district
A swing district Republican congressman is sounding off after the only Social Security office in his district was shut down. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) is demanding answers from acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek after learning the office in White Plains, New York, is closing in May. “The decision to close the only Social Security…
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Social Security to impose identity checks and limit phone services in fraud crackdown
The Social Security Administration will now require beneficiaries to prove their identity when claiming benefits or changing their direct deposit information to crack down on fraud, a change that could affect millions of recipients and applicants. Beginning on March 31, beneficiaries will no longer be able to verify their identity on the phone. They will…




