The Department of Health and Human Services is referring Harvard University to the agency's office responsible for suspension and debarment decisions over alleged antisemitism inaction, the HHS announced Monday.
Why it matters: If upheld, the move would obstruct Harvard from receiving federal funding or entering into contracts with the federal government.
Why it matters:Some retirees without digital access, and people with disabilities who rely on traditional banking, could face headaches in the transition.
Federal health agencies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would furlough more than 40% of their remaining workforce in a government shutdown, according to a contingency plan.
Why it matters: Some 32,460 government health workers would be without work at least temporarily under the plan and could lose their jobs if Trump follows through on threats to fire those deemed nonessential in a funding lapse.
OpenAI launched new parental controls for ChatGPT Monday, giving parents more control over young users' use of the chatbot, though the teens will be able to turn off the controls.
Why it matters: The rollout follows families blaming the company for contributing to deaths and harmful acts, pressuring OpenAI to improve safety.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would stop operating in the event of a government shutdown — all active data collection would cease, the Department of Labor, which oversees the BLS, said Monday in a release.
Why it matters: That could delay some important reports, like the monthly unemployment numbers and, notably, a crucial October release used to establish the raises America's seniors get on their monthly Social Security checks.
About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled by the Agriculture Department because of possible wood fragments in the batter.
Why it matters: Wood ingestion from food can be life threatening.
Hospitals appear to be on a collision course with the Trump administration over its push to change the way Medicare pays them for certain outpatient procedures.
Why it matters: Health systems stand to lose billions of dollars if the administration expands "site-neutral" payment policies that pay the same rate for some services regardless if they're delivered in hospital outpatient facilities or doctors' offices. Medicare typically pays a higher rate for services delivered at hospitals.
Advocates and parents of people with autism say they're frustrated and disheartenedafter the Trump administration publicly linked taking Tylenol while pregnant as a cause for the condition.
Why it matters: The push from President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has generated a cycle of guilt for mothers and women, while spreading misinformation about a complex condition that is largely linked to genetic mutations.
With a deadline to fund the government just around the corner, lawmakers appeared locked in a battle of blame on Sunday.
The big picture: After President Trump canceled a prior meeting with Democratic leadership, he's now set to sit down with the top four congressional leaders on Monday, but finding common ground to craft a deal seems a far-fetched feat.
