The VA’s assessment of disability is letting veterans down
The 1945 “whole person” formula utilized by the Department of Veterans Affairs assumes that various disabilities exist independently. However, this assumption is increasingly showing to be faulty, with many veterans facing compounded challenges as a result. Research indicates that veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder are at a heightened risk for obstructive sleep apnea, with […]
Mike Brown understands that a genuine assessment of the Knicks will require some time.
Mike Brown Shares Insight on Team Evaluation CHICAGO — Coach Mike Brown believes he needs about a month to accurately assess his team and the overall landscape of the NBA. “It’s going to take some time,” he noted. “Getting a clear evaluation after just the first five to ten games is tough. I mean, anyone […]
Trump verifies that the secondary examination included an MRI and cognitive assessment
Trump Discusses Recent Health Tests On Monday, President Trump shared with reporters that he had an MRI and cognitive evaluations during a “secondary” medical checkup at Walter Reed Hospital earlier this year. While he didn’t go into detail about why the MRI was conducted, he mentioned the full results had already been released, stating that […]
Chancellor at Rutgers initiates safety assessment during ‘Dr Antifa’ issue
Rutgers University Stands by Academic Freedom Amid Professor Controversy Rutgers University’s president has reiterated the institution’s dedication to academic freedom while announcing plans for a task force on security reviews and the topic of “academic freedom.” This comes in response to the ongoing discussions surrounding Mark Bray, a professor associated with Antifa. “This letter serves […]
The government shutdown is not chaos; it’s a much-needed assessment in Washington.
The ongoing US government shutdown is a significant chapter in the nation’s fiscal and constitutional saga. President Donald Trump, often cast as the ultimate negotiator, remains undeterred. He’s tackling what he describes as an overweight Democratic bureaucracy that has drained hardworking Americans over the years. Opponents like Nancy Pelosi are labeling the situation as “chaotic,” […]
Alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk placed in special housing after mental assessment
The suspect reportedly indicated that the Utah County Sheriff’s Office accused Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, of being housed in the prison’s “special housing unit,” even after completing a mental health evaluation. Kirk was critically injured in a shooting at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10 and later succumbed […]
Iowa senator requests an assessment of the economic effects of possible shutdown expenses.
Senate Republicans are currently seeking clarity on the financial implications of a potential partial government shutdown, as both GOP and Democratic leaders struggle to find common ground to prevent it. Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa has reached out to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for a comprehensive report on how such shutdowns could affect federal […]
Rep. Greg Murphy: Trump is Correct to Bring Back the Original, Merit-Based Presidential Fitness Assessment
Concerns Over Youth Health and Proposed Legislation After over 35 years as a urologist and being the sole medical professional in Congress, I’ve witnessed a troubling decline in young Americans’ health. Looking back just 15 years, it’s clear that our children today are significantly less active. A staggering 77% of young Americans are now ineligible […]
National assessment shows ongoing drop in 12th-grade test scores
Record Decline in High School Scores: A Troubling Trend The latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called the “National Report Card,” shows that scores for 12th graders in both mathematics and reading have hit record lows and continue to decline, a trend that has persisted for years. Released on Tuesday, […]
HUD initiates nationwide assessment of undocumented immigrants in public housing: ‘The benefits are ending’
Public Housing Review Ordered by Trump Administration On August 31, 2025, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced a nationwide review of public housing, focusing on eliminating illegal immigration from these programs. The Trump administration has given Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across the country 30 days to report on tenants’ citizenship status or […]