Trump Bans Biomedical Research in Other Countries

The U.S. government has funded gain-of-function research in China. President Donald Trump on May 5 banned federal funding for gain-of-function research in other countries, including China, just weeks after his administration said that COVID-19 likely came from a Chinese laboratory that received U.S. funding. “It’s a big deal,” Trump said in the Oval Office while

Trump Bans Funding for Gain-of-Function Research in China, Other Countries

The U.S. government has previously funded gain-of-function research in China. President Donald Trump on May 5 banned federal funding for gain-of-function research in some countries, including China, just weeks after his administration said that COVID-19 likely came from a Chinese laboratory that received U.S. funding. “It’s a big deal,” Trump said in the Oval Office

Trump pressures Hamas to release hostages as Israel plans expanded Gaza operation

Trump pressures Hamas to release hostages as Israel plans expanded Gaza operation – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel’s government approved plans for its forces to capture the entire Gaza Strip and hold it indefinitely. The Israelis say the plan will not be implemented until after President Trump visits the region next week. Weijia Jiang

Army Suspends Helicopter Flights Into, Around Pentagon Following Incident

The FAA told Congress it is reviewing the Army helicopter’s route in the ‘loss of separation’ incident to determine if it violated an agreement. The Army has suspended helicopter flights into and around the Pentagon after an incident last week involving a military helicopter flying close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that resulted

Trump administration urges judge to toss states’ lawsuit over abortion pill

Washington — The Trump administration on Monday urged a federal district court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Food and Drug Administration’s actions expanding access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone.  Justice Department lawyers wrote in a filing with the U.S. district court in Amarillo, Texas, that the three states pursuing the lawsuit —

Harvard No Longer Eligible for New Grants From Federal Government: White House

All future funds to the university will be at the Trump administration’s discretion, a White House official said. The Trump administration will no longer issue government grants to Harvard University, a White House official said on May 5. Education Secretary Linda McMahon will send a letter to Harvard President Alan Garber on Monday night to