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Biden, under growing pressure, signs executive order on abortion

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday aimed at protecting women’s reproductive rights, a response to rising pressure from within his party to address last month’s Supreme Court ruling revoking federal protections for abortion with greater urgency and conviction — and a new attempt to galvanize voters…

Los Angeles Times

Biden, under growing pressure, signs executive order on abortion

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday aimed at protecting women’s reproductive rights, a response to rising pressure from within his own party to address last month’s Supreme Court ruling revoking federal protections for abortion with greater urgency and conviction.

Los Angeles Times

Biden issues executive order responding to abortion ruling - Roll Call

Order directing HHS to expand access to two-pill abortion regimen criticized by some groups for not going far enough.

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Biden decries ‘extreme Republicans’ as he signs order protecting abortion rights

Order directs federal agencies to undertake a number of initiatives to protect the right of women to access reproductive health care

The Independent UK

Democrats need to give "some good ideas" on ensuring abortion rights: Becerra

"I also would ask them to please pass a law. They have it in their power," HHS Secetary Xavier Becerra told NBC's "Meet The Press".

Axios

New ultra-contagious omicron subvariants worsening California coronavirus wave

LOS ANGELES — The growing dominance of two new ultra-contagious omicron subvariants is prolonging a wave of coronavirus cases in California and sparking growing concerns from health officials that coming weeks could see significant spread and increased hospitalizations.

Los Angeles Times

Biden warns Democratic governors a GOP Congress would try to ban abortion nationwide

President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors Friday afternoon to discuss ways their states are protecting abortion access and continuing to push abortion as an election issue in November.

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White House touts abortion pill as answer to Roe reversal but FDA rules limit use

The Biden administration says it’s taking steps to increase access to medication abortion in response to the Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, but some of the administration’s own policies stand in the way of people trying to get the drug.

Tribune News Service

A viral reprise: When COVID-19 strikes again and again

Medical experts warn that repeated COVID-19 infections are getting more likely as the pandemic drags on and the coronavirus evolves

The Independent UK

Biden has few options to enact abortion moves Democrats demand

President Joe Biden is under pressure from progressive Democrats to safeguard access to abortion in states where it’s at risk of being outlawed — including by allowing clinics on federal land and offering travel vouchers to people who want the procedure.

Tribune News Service

White House pushes strategy to slow overdoses as street drugs grow more deadly

The Biden administration says it has a plan to curb fatal overdoses by 13% by 2025. But as more synthetic opioids reach the U.S., there's skepticism interdiction can slow the flow of deadly drugs.

WEKU

Fauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID-19 symptoms

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America’s pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus

The Independent UK

Editorial: Bail’s purpose is freedom, not jail

Megachurch leader Naasón Joaquín García was sentenced last week to nearly 17 years in state prison after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse, putting an end to a case that in its early days made headlines for the astonishingly high $50 million bail amount set by the court.

Los Angeles Times

HHS secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID-19 again

President Joe Biden’s top health official has again tested positive for COVID-19, less than a month after he came down with virus symptoms while on a trip to Germany

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Salon

Biden HHS hands a "gift to McConnell"

Latest HHS move should alarm "every Congressional Democrat who wants to keep their seat in November"

Chicago Sun-Times

Medicare recipients paying $10 a month more in part because HHS overestimated cost of covering Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm

Part B premiums are $170.10 a month vs. the $160.40 the Medicare agency says it would have recommended had a big price cut and limits on the drug’s use been in place when it calculated the figure.

The Independent UK

Medicare recipients to see premium cut — but not until 2023

Medicare recipients will get a premium reduction — but not until next year

Salon

Nursing home staff lagging on boosters

One out of seven US COVID-19 deaths has been residents in nursing homes, research has shown

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George Skelton: California attorney general is one of few key races on the ballot. It's worth our attention

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Except for governor, the most important statewide elective office in California is attorney general. And there'll be a pivotal vote on the job in the June 7 primary.

The Independent UK

Germany's top court OKs vaccine mandate for health workers

Germany’s top court has approved rules requiring that health workers be vaccinated against COVID-19

The Independent UK

US health secretary tests positive for COVID on Germany trip

Another member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet has tested positive for COVID-19

The Independent UK

California Republicans see chance to unseat Democratic AG

Republicans think they have a chance this year to unseat appointed Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Rob Bonta has earned a full term as California attorney general

Rob Bonta was appointed California attorney general barely a year ago by Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill a vacancy left by the departure of Xavier Becerra to become U.S. Health and Human Services secretary. Because Bonta was not elected, because his record in one of the state’s most important positions…

Reason

The FDA's Menthol Cigarette Ban Is a 'Racial Justice' Issue, but Not in the Way Its Supporters Mean

The proposed rule, which targets the cigarettes that black smokers overwhelmingly prefer, will harm the community it is supposed to help.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Biden gives states millions to improve suicide prevention lifeline

WASHINGTON — As part of a Biden administration push to expand mental health resources, the Department of Health and Human Services is awarding nearly $105 million to 54 states and territories to help states transition from the 10-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a simpler “988” dialing…

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