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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Visitors to the nation’s capital can again access the Tidal Basin waterfront after a major federal project rebuilt aging seawalls and walkways to address long-standing flooding and …
Tidal Basin Reopens After Years of Damage, Flooding Fixes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Behind every NASA crewed launch, a specialized federal team is on standby to respond to potential disasters, providing medical and forensic expertise in case of emergencies during …
Hidden Team Prepares for Worst During NASA Crewed Launches Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials are moving to speed the development of psychedelic-based treatments for serious mental illness, following a new executive order aimed at expanding access to emerging …
FDA Moves to Fast-Track Psychedelic Mental Health Treatments Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Some medical marijuana businesses could soon gain access to federal tax deductions after a planned policy shift tied to the reclassification of certain cannabis products, federal officials …
Marijuana Tax Shift Could Cut Costs for Some Businesses Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare patients could gain access to certain breakthrough medical devices months sooner under a new federal initiative designed to speed up approval and coverage decisions.
Medicare Patients Could Get New Devices Faster Under Plan Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agriculture officials are restructuring a major research division and relocating positions outside Washington, D.C., in an effort to bring scientific work closer to farmers and streamline …
USDA Plan Moves Research Jobs Out of D.C., Shifting Focus Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has temporarily shut down a nationwide operation accused of posing as government agencies and major insurers to sell misleading health plans that left consumers …
FTC Halts Fake Health Plans That Left Patients Exposed Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Low-income college students with children could receive expanded access to campus child care services under a new federal grant competition announced for fiscal year 2026.
Student Parents May Gain Child Care Help Under New Grants Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials are investing up to $139.4 million in new research to accelerate the development of mental health treatments, including emerging therapies such as digital tools, …
$139M Mental Health Push Aims to Speed New Treatments Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — All 176 Veterans Affairs health care programs reviewed in 2025 met national quality and safety standards, according to a new assessment by the Joint Commission, signaling broad …
VA Hospitals Earn Full Accreditation, Showing Care Gains Read More