New York Attorney General Letitia James has warned hospitals in the state that complying with the White House executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth may violate state law. The letter from the attorney general’s office emphasizes hospitals’ obligations to comply with New York anti-discrimination laws and warns against denying care to pediatric transgender patients, highlighting potential legal consequences. The conflict between federal policy and state law has led to cancellations of appointments for gender-affirming treatments at NYU Langone, sparking protests and uncertainty among families seeking care for their transgender children, as hospitals navigate the financial implications of the executive order.
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Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell a “fool” for keeping interest rates steady
Trump Critiques Fed Chair Over Interest RatesPresident Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for maintaining steady interest rates, labeling him a "fool" for not cutting rates sooner. Despite Trump's claims of "virtually NO INFLATION," data shows inflation rose 2.4% annually in March, exceeding the Fed's target. Powell emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence from political pressure, cautioning that Trump's calls for rate cuts might undermine confidence in U.S. policymaking and complicate the Fed's...
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