Healthcare

Hearing Turned Heated: Rep. Brandon Gill Questions Reproductive Scholar On ‘Favorite’ Abortion Method

A House Judiciary hearing on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., meant to address a piece of abortion rights legislation, turned tense…

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John Cornyn Calls for Defunding Planned Parenthood

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) signaled support for a potential third budget reconciliation package this year, outlining Republican priorities that…

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Greg Casar Grills RFK Jr. Over Health Care Access and Wealthy Connections

A tense exchange unfolded during a congressional hearing when Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert…

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Lululemon's Wellness Image Takes a Hit as Ken Paxton Launches 'Forever Chemicals' Probe

Lululemon has built a billion-dollar empire selling the idea of healthy living. Now, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) wants…

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Greg Abbott's Ibogaine Bet Hits a Snag as Texas Goes It Alone on Psychedelic Research

A bold initiative championed by Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) to develop a psychedelic treatment for veterans and addiction sufferers has…

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Greg Abbott Cuts Sugar from SNAP Benefits starting April 1

Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) is making headlines this spring after signing a law that changes what millions of low-income Texans…

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John Cornyn Backs Bill Seeking to Ban Abortion Drug Mifepristone

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has joined a new effort in Congress to ban the widely used abortion drug mifepristone,…

2 months ago

Greg Casar Warns Federal Mifepristone Ban Could Worsen Texas's Maternal Health Crisis

Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) is pushing back sharply after Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) publicly signaled his support for a proposed…

2 months ago

Ken Paxton Secures Court Order Blocking Chest Binder Sales to Texas Minors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a legal victory against a New York-based retailer after securing a court order…

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Monica De La Cruz Warns DHS Shutdown 'Has Gone On Long Enough'

Representative Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) is sounding the alarm on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partial shutdown, now…

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