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A new report from the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) highlights a growing health privacy crisis in the United States, driven by surveillance and immigration enforcement. Factors such as data brokers, ad-tech tracking, and actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are eroding patient trust and discouraging people from seeking medical care. This leads to delayed treatments and poorer health outcomes.

18. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

Representative Pramila Jayapal is promoting new polling to fellow House Democrats as she seeks to revive support for Medicare for All, arguing the data shows majority backing among likely voters, including in key battleground districts. She hopes to make health care a central issue in the next midterm campaign amid concerns about rising costs.

The U.S. government has reopened after a record 43-day shutdown, but unresolved issues loom large. Lawmakers must address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and complete spending bills by late January to avoid another crisis. Bipartisan tensions persist as Republicans demand reforms and Democrats push for extensions.

15. november 2025 Rapportert av AI

Centerpartiets landsmøte i Karlstad besluttet lørdag å arbeide for å avkriminalisere tilstedeværelsen av narkotika i kroppen. Forslaget kom fra Centerstudenter og tar sikte på å prioritere omsorg fremfor straff. Partiet stemte imot avkriminalisering av narkotika til personlig bruk.

In rural America, physician shortages exacerbate the spread of health misinformation, straining doctor-patient relationships. Oncologist Dr. Banu Symington in Wyoming describes hostile encounters with patients distrustful of vaccines and science. Experts warn that these challenges are shortening lifespans in underserved areas.

13. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI

As the 2025 U.S. government shutdown continues without resolution, federal employees like microbiologist Stephanie Rogers are dipping into savings and cutting essentials to make ends meet. The standoff also hinges on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, set to expire in December, which could double premiums for 24 million enrollees if not addressed soon. Democrats push for immediate action before November enrollment, while Republicans argue there is time until year-end.