Trump administration briefing: Mahmoud Khalil’s detention, ‘Trumpcession’ fears and gutting USAid

From cries of ‘McCarthyism’ over Palestinian activist’s detention to fears over a ‘Trumpcession’ – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance The Trump administration’s decision to have immigration authorities arrest pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil for alleged support of Hamas is an attack on free speech, the American Civil Liberties Union warned on Monday. … Read more

Ace Gerrit Cole to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery in new blow for Yankees

34-year-old will have operation on Tuesday Team have suffered series of injuries New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday. The Yankees said the 34-year-old right-hander was examined on Monday by Dr Neal ElAttrache at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. ElAttrache, the Dodgers’ … Read more

Oregon governor declares March 10 ‘Abortion Provider Appreciation Day’: ‘Continue to have your back’

Oregon’s governor has signed a proclamation that will make March 10 “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day,” in an effort to reaffirm her administration’s commitment to “maintaining access to abortion care across the state.” “Here in Oregon, we understand that abortion is healthcare, and providers are appreciated and can continue to provide care without interference and intimidation,” … Read more

RFK Jr directs FDA to revise ‘self-affirm’ rule to improve food ingredient safety

Health secretary accuses food companies of ‘exploiting loophole’ over food safety and urges greater transparency The US secretary of health and human services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has directed the Food and Drug Administration to revise safety rules to help eliminate a provision that allows companies to self-affirm that food ingredients are safe. The move … Read more