‘Now it’s not so simple’

SummaryThe Trump administration has targeted AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), a 30-year-old program that engages young adults in various community projects across the U.S., leading to early dismissals of its volunteers due to budget cuts. The NCCC, which employs over 2,000 individuals aged 18 to 26, has been impacted by the administration's priorities, with funding under scrutiny, prompting the dismissal of members by April 30. Concerns have been raised about the future of these...

Newly released security footage reveals Svetlana Dali allegedly sneaking onto a Delta flight from JFK to Paris without a ticket on November 26, 2022. Dali, seen blending in with other passengers, bypassed TSA checks and later acknowledged her actions were illegal. After being spotted onboard, she was detained in France and sent back to the U.S., where she faces stowaway charges, while authorities have since implemented additional security measures to prevent similar incidents. Full Article

The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, previously filed a protective order against him in 2021 due to domestic violence allegations, which was later dismissed. Despite the protective order, Jennifer Vasquez stated their marriage improved, and she condemned ICE's actions in deporting her husband, who was granted "withholding of removal" status due to potential gang violence in El Salvador. The Supreme Court has mandated...

Following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro condemned the violence and worked closely with law enforcement. Despite the attack on his residence days later, for which Cody A. Balmer was charged, Trump did not reach out to Shapiro or publicly condemn the incident, leading to criticism from political figures. Shapiro emphasized the need to address political violence without focusing on its motivations, as investigations revealed Balmer's discontent...

NIH Researcher Resigns Citing CensorshipDr. Kevin Hall, a leading researcher on ultra-processed foods at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announced his resignation, criticizing aides to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for censorship. Hall claimed he faced manipulation of his research responses and was blocked from presenting findings that suggested ultra-processed foods are not addictive in the traditional sense. The NIH has seen significant departures amidst ongoing tensions between federal scientists...

In Texas, the legal use of unclaimed bodies for research is being challenged by proposed bills aimed at requiring consent for such practices, aligning with evolving medical ethics. The legislation, spearheaded by Parker, has received support but raised concerns among body brokers about potential impacts on medical training and research. The issue gained attention following an NBC News investigation revealing disturbing practices at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, where unclaimed bodies, including...