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Union 1199 for Health Care Workers removes President George Gresham

Members of New York’s largest healthcare workers’ union have opted to remove their long-standing president amid allegations of mismanagement and extravagant spending. Yvonne Armstrong, a senior executive at Service Employees International Union 1199 East, won decisively against George Gresham, reflecting significant discontent with his leadership. The vote tallied 26,623 in favor of Armstrong versus 11,722 […]

NY Attorney General Letitia James intends to take legal action against Trump’s Health and Human Services over reductions in healthcare funding.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Saturday that she intends to collaborate with other Democratic attorneys general nationwide to appeal to the Trump administration’s Department of Health and Human Services regarding potential cuts to health funding. James emphasized at the National Action Network Rally in Harlem that the threats from the White House […]

A new article focuses on John Fetterman’s health and his wife’s actions.

Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania has recently come under scrutiny regarding his health and conduct on Capitol Hill. Concerns were raised about his well-being, views on Israel, and alleged staff tensions, particularly with his wife, Gisele. Despite Fetterman asserting he feels healthy, some current and former staff members say he seems quite different from the […]

Trump’s budget suggests significant reductions to NIH and health funding.

Trump's budget proposes steep cuts to NIH, health funding

On Friday, the White House shared President Trump’s budget requests for the fiscal year 2026, highlighting a significant cut—approximately 25%—in discretionary funds allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In a letter from Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to OMB Director Russell Vought, key changes in discretionary funding proposed […]

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge returns to support mental health awareness

The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, but this time for a new cause. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which became a megavirus in the summer of 2014, had over 17 million people on social media. Supported by the ALS Association, this challenge was aimed at raising awareness of the disease. Ultimately, he raised $115 million […]

Connolly to step out of top spot on Oversight panel, citing health

Rep. Jerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced Monday that he will step out of the top Democratic seat on the strong surveillance and government reform committee, citing his return to esophageal cancer, which he has been fighting since late last year. Connolly said he would leave Congress at the end of the semester, his ninth serving North […]