Tim Walz's Political Future in Doubt Over Fraud Allegations
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faces intense pressure over a $9bn fraud scandal, with rumours he may drop his 2026 re-election bid after attacks from President Trump. Read the latest.
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Court Allows Medicaid Defunding of Planned Parenthood
A US appeals court has permitted the Trump administration to block Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood in 22 states, a move critics call a 'back-door abortion ban'. Explore the legal battle and its impact on reproductive healthcare access.
Court Allows Medicaid Defunding of Planned Parenthood
A US appeals court has permitted the Trump administration to strip Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood in 22 states, a move critics call a 'back-door abortion ban'. Read the latest on this major reproductive rights battle.
US Halts Minnesota Childcare Funds Over Fraud Scandal
Federal authorities freeze payments to Minnesota after daycare fraud allegations. HHS demands audit and implements new spending controls nationwide. Read the latest developments.
US commits $480m to Ivory Coast health sector
The United States has signed a $480 million health pact with Ivory Coast, the latest in a series of 'America First' global funding agreements. Discover the details and implications.
19 States Sue Over Youth Transgender Care Restrictions
A coalition of 19 states and Washington D.C. has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. HHS, challenging a declaration that could limit access to gender-affirming care for young people. Read the full legal challenge.
Law Aims to Halt $207M in Improper Medicaid Payments
A watchdog report reveals over $207 million in Medicaid payments were made for deceased individuals. New legislation could curb this persistent issue by mandating regular audits. Discover the proposed fix.
US Signs New Health Deals with 9 African Countries
The US has signed new global health agreements with nine African nations, marking a shift towards transactional aid and reduced funding. Discover the details and implications.
VAT on School Fees Fails to Fund Teachers, Says HMC Chair
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
Council funding map: Winners, losers and tax rises
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
Trump Administration Bans Transgender Care for Minors
The US Department of Health unveils rules to cut funding for gender-affirming care for children. Read the latest on this major policy shift and its wide-ranging implications.
RFK Jr. Proposes Ban on Child Gender-Affirming Care
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces plans to cut children's access to gender treatments, labelling it 'malpractice'. Discover the potential impact on Medicaid and disability status.
US Proposes Ban on Transgender Care for Children
The Trump administration proposes rules to cut federal funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to minors, contradicting major medical bodies. Learn the details and potential impact.
Labour's funding shake-up could trigger council tax rises
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
US Demands Repayment in Minnesota Healthcare Fraud
The Trump administration is demanding repayment of hundreds of millions in a massive Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota, with potential losses reaching billions. Read the full investigation.
Council funding formula shifts cash to 'deprived' areas
A new 'fairer' funding system for England will divert central cash to the most deprived areas, pressuring councils in London and the South East. Five London boroughs will see council tax caps removed.
Major Council Tax Change Announced for England
English councils get a £78bn funding boost with a 23% spending power rise. Council tax rises capped at 3%, with extra for social care. Find out what it means for you.
Damning Review Slams Arts Council England's Funding Strategy
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
Federal cuts threaten Alaska's fight against overdose deaths
Proposed federal budget cuts to drug enforcement and Medicaid could devastate Alaska's battle against fentanyl, experts warn, as the state struggles with rising overdose fatalities.
US Threatens to Withhold Funds Over Minnesota Fraud
US health chief Dr Mehmet Oz warns Minnesota's governor he may cut federal Medicaid funding unless the state acts on a $1bn fraud scheme linked to Somali communities. Read the full story.
Trump Administration Moves to Block Medicaid Funds for Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration has finalised a rule to block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, a move affecting millions and sparking a fierce legal battle. Discover the implications for US healthcare.
Judge overturns $7.2m fraud conviction, sparks fury
A Minneapolis judge has overturned a jury's guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, igniting fury among jurors and politicians. The AG has appealed.
Triple-Decker Sandwich Generation: 63 Million Carers Squeezed
A growing 'triple-decker sandwich generation' faces caring for children and ageing parents amid political cuts to Medicaid and eldercare. Discover the personal and systemic pressures.
500,000 Teachers Could Strike Over School Funding Cuts
Britain's National Education Union threatens national strikes as 500,000 teachers may walk out over school funding concerns following the Budget. Find out why.
Labour Budget Pumps £2bn into Scotland and Wales
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.
WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Judge hears Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding case
A federal judge hears arguments on a law cutting $45m in Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood, threatening healthcare for low-income patients. Discover the legal battle's impact.
First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Trump pressure threatens US government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.
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