Discussion on Ukraine War and U.S. Aid

Discussion on the state of the war in Ukraine involving Sen. Mark Kelly, Elon Musk, and U.S. aid to Ukraine. President Trump mentions lifting intelligence pause on Ukraine.

HHS pausing COVID-19 vaccine contract

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. paused a Biden-era contract with Vaxart Inc. to create a new COVID-19 vaccine, part of the $4.7 billion Project NextGen initiative. The trial is paused for 90 days with a stop-work order issued. Kennedy aims to ensure the vaccine technology is safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.

Pause on Gender Care Surgeries for Minors

Chicago children’s hospital pauses gender care surgeries for young people following President Trump’s executive order protecting patients under 19 from “chemical and surgical mutilation.” Other hospital systems across the nation have also paused sex-change drugs and surgeries for minors in response to the order. Legal challenges have emerged against the executive orders.