The Trump administration has been pushing hard against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This has put many health care providers and researchers in a tough spot. They fear that important health research and programs might get cut. This could happen either because of direct orders from
The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. They backed the Trump administration's choice to freeze $65 million in education grants. This money was meant for teacher training and development. The court's decision was close, with a 5-4 vote. This isn't the first time the administration has taken
A big decision was made by the Supreme Court. They gave the green light for the Trump administration to put a temporary hold on $65 million in teacher-training grants. These grants were supposed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. This move was a quick win for the administration in
A recent court decision put a halt to a significant change in public health funding. A federal judge stepped in to stop the Department of Health and Human Services from ending $11 billion in public health grants. These funds had been supporting states during the Covid-19 pandemic. The judge's dec
Princeton University is in hot water. The Trump administration has put a stop to dozens of research grants, putting the school under the microscope. This move is part of a broader campaign targeting elite universities, with a focus on combating antisemitism. The university's president, Christopher
Harvard University is under a microscope. The administration is scrutinizing billions of dollars in federal funds. The reason? Allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus. The review covers a wide range. It includes roughly 256 million dollars in contracts. Plus, another 8. 7 billion dollars in
The Department of Health and Human Services made a sudden decision. They stopped over $12 billion in federal grants to states. These funds were meant for tracking infectious diseases, mental health services, addiction treatment, and other pressing health matters. This move is likely to make things e
In Canada, the number of older immigrants and refugees is expected to rise significantly. This makes it crucial to ensure that these individuals have fair access to information and communication technologies (ICTs). Why? Because being digitally competent can greatly improve their lives. But what do
A recent incident has sparked widespread criticism and concern. A group of high-ranking officials in the Trump administration made a significant error. They accidentally shared confidential military plans with an unintended recipient. This slip-up occurred in a Signal group chat that
The Trump administration recently made a controversial decision that has left many researchers and advocates for LGBTQ+ health in a state of uncertainty. They decided to cancel at least 68 grants focused on the health of gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals. These grants, which were awarded to
