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4 states aim to prevent food stamps recipients from using program to buy candy, soda

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Governors in several states have recently announced plans to eliminate some unhealthy foods from their food stamps programs, creating momentum for a key component of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" agenda.The governors of Arkansas, Idaho... Read More.

Nearly 500 cases of measles reported nationwide across 19 states: CDC

Friday, March 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 400, with 73 cases reported over the last three days, according to new data released Friday.Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in... Read More.

These US states may be able to see the northern lights tonight

Thursday, March 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some U.S. states could be treated to a northern lights display thanks to a minor geomagnetic storm on the sun, according to space forecasts.Another round of aurora borealis is expected on Thursday night, with a predicted Kp index of magnitude four... Read More.

Partial solar eclipse will be visible in these US states this weekend

Wednesday, March 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A partial solar eclipse will be visible from the U.S. this weekend, but only a select few of the northernmost states are expected to get a glimpse of the cosmic phenomenon.On early Saturday morning, the moon will pass in front of... Read More.

20 million Americans in 8 states under red flag fire danger warnings

Tuesday, March 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 20 million Americans in eight states were under red flag warnings Tuesday morning as severe winds and dry conditions have elevated the threat of fire danger.The alarming forecast comes in the wake of a deadly tornado outbreak over... Read More.

At least 18 dead, dozens injured as severe storms hit multiple states

Saturday, March 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least 18 people are dead after severe weather hit parts of Missouri, Texas and Arkansas overnight, officials said.Eleven storm-related fatalities were reported in the Missouri counties of Ozark, Butler, Wayne and Jefferson, the state highway patrol said. Three people were... Read More.

Judge to consider blocking mass firings of government employees after 20 states sue

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Wednesday will consider the fate of more than 20,000 probationary government employees fired by the Trump administration.During a hearing in U.S. District Court in Maryland, Judge James Bredar will consider issuing a temporary restraining order that would block... Read More.

DOGE wont get broad access to IRS personal taxpayer info, agreement states

Friday, February 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A member of the DOGE team assigned to work at the IRS will not be granted broad access to Americans' personal tax information, according to an agreement obtained by ABC News that heads off a request that had sparked concern within the IRS.As... Read More.

States with abortion bans see more births but also more infant deaths, studies show

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- New research shows the far-reaching effects of the abortion bans that have proliferated the United States since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022.Three new studies have provided some of the first nationwide data on the effects of those... Read More.

States move to restrict transgender adult care amid gender-affirming youth care battles

Friday, February 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After months of targeting transgender youth medical care, legislators in some states are now setting their sights on restricting funding for care for transgender adults.Lawmakers in at least eight states are seeking to restrict state or public funds from being used... Read More.

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