Attorneys for Venezuelan detainee imprisoned in El Salvador say his detention is ‘lawless’

Attorneys for a Venezuelan detainee who is currently imprisoned in a notorious Salvadoran prison filed a habeas petition on Wednesday, asking a federal judge to order the immediate release of their client. Instead of deporting Edicson David Quintero Chacon to Venezuela, the government is “paying” for his “torture in El Salvador with U.S. taxpayer dollars … Read more

Arizona governor halts bill signing over funding dispute

PHOENIX — Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Thursday vowed to veto all bills not already on her desk amid a standoff with the Republican-controlled Legislature over funding for a state agency that provides services for some of Arizona’s most vulnerable residents. Hobbs is demanding that lawmakers find a bipartisan compromise that would guarantee funding through … Read more

RFK Jr.’s comments on autism draw reactions from parents and experts

Parents of children with autism are speaking out against recent comments made by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying his remarks about autism and vaccines reinforce harmful stereotypes and ignore the diversity and potential of people on the autism spectrum. “He’s spreading fear and misinformation,” said Beth Hoffman, a Maryland-based mom … Read more

Michigan reports first confirmed measles outbreak since 2019

Michigan is reporting the state’s first measles outbreak since 2019, defined as at least three or more related cases, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Three cases were confirmed in Montcalm County, according to a MDHHS statement. Almost 25% of children under 3 years of age in Montcalm County have … Read more

Exclusive: Gov. Shapiro gives sit-down interview from residence after arson attack

Days after an arson attack damaged his official residence, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sat down with Good Morning America co-anchor George Stephanopoulos for an exclusive interview and a tour of the charred rooms. “This is sadly a real part of our society today. And it needs to be universally condemned, George,” Shapiro said regarding the … Read more