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Former state AG and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra enters crowded California governor race Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When Jew-hating Hamas-bots come up to you, or leftists shove a camera in your face, what do you do? He who asks questions controls conversations. RFK Jr is set to replace Xavier Becarra, who had migrant children list strip clubs as home addresses. Evangelicals cannot afford to pretend DEI is anything but a false god.Episod Links:BREAKING: Palestine News Network goes up to two Jewish-looking people having a casual dinner and starts harassing them. “We're just trying to have dinner.”CANADA HAS FALLEN. Watch and share how my boss Ezra Levant was arrested in Toronto today for being Jewish while practising journalism.  I asked HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra if he would change anything from the past four years, given that his agency lost track of over 320,000 migrant children. His response: “We do the best we can.” Xavier Becerra, current Secretary of the HHS has no answers for why migrant child sponsors are listing strip clubs as home addresses.January 20th can't come fast enough.Micah Smith, COO of Be The Bridge, shames Trump voters after the presidential election and laments that support for Latasha's Morrison's evangelical DEI advocacy org has dried up since 2020.Alan's Soapshttps://www.alansartisansoaps.comUse coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bioptimizershttps://bioptimizers.com/toddUse code TODD to save 25% sitewide from now until November 28th.Bonefroghttps://bonefrogcoffee.com/toddMake Bonefrog Cold Brew at home!  Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Bulwark CapitalBulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com)Get a second opinion on the health of your retirement portfolio today.  Schedule your free Know Your Risk Portfolio review go to KnowYourRiskRadio.com today.My Pillowhttps://mypillow.com/toddUse promo code TODD to save big on the entire MyPillow classic Collection with the Standard starting at only $14.88.  Renue Healthcarehttps://renue.healthcare/toddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit renue.healthcare/Todd

Episode Links:A Police Officer in California does a BRILIANT job of dealing with a victim of California's ideology of false godsLori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's pick to be the next Labor Secretary, is a disaster. Her views are an affront to everything conservatives believe in and what they have fought for.Glenn Kirschner says that the DC judges will be the shield to keeping any of the DCesspool criminals from being held accountable. He should know since they are his friends and former colleagueTrafficking expert recounts migrant girl's abuse under Biden-Harris policies that lost track of 300K kids: ‘Not an isolated case'@RepChipRoy grills HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on vetting process of the sponsors for unaccompanied migrant children. It's Finally Happened!! This American crossed into Mexico to come back into America as an illegal migrant to try and claim benefits, it didn't work! He was threatened with 7 YEARS IN PRISONShe triple masked, triple boosted, advocated for lockdowns, and praised social media platforms for censoring. Tim Walz was better vettedIn The Word, Not Of It? Alan's Soapshttps://www.alansartisansoaps.comUse coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bioptimizershttps://bioptimizers.com/toddUse code TODD to save 25% sitewide from now until November 28th.Bonefroghttps://bonefrogcoffee.com/toddMake Bonefrog Cold Brew at home!  Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Bulwark CapitalBulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com)Get a second opinion on the health of your retirement portfolio today.  Schedule your free Know Your Risk Portfolio review go to KnowYourRiskRadio.com today.My Pillowhttps://mypillow.com/toddUse promo code TODD to save big on the entire MyPillow classic Collection with the Standard starting at only $14.88.  Renue Healthcarehttps://renue.healthcare/toddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit renue.healthcare/Todd

In an egregious display of contempt, DHS Secretary Mayorkas and FBI chief Chris Wray decide NOT to appear before a Senate committee on homeland security. Mayorkas floats the idea he'd step down before Trump's inauguration IF he's granted immunity from prosecution. From what? HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra squirms in the hot seat and says "he'll get back to" a House panel investigating more than 300,000 migrant children the Biden administration has lost. 

  In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: Laken Riley's killer Jose Ibarra sentenced to life without parole in death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley's parents say there's ‘no end' to pain as daughter's killer sentenced HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra eviscerated for mishandling of unaccompanied children Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi Are Leaving the U.S. and Moving to the U.K. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, November 21, 2024 / 6 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris sits down for an exclusive interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle. Tonight: The Democratic nominee lays out her vision for America—and prosecutes the economic case against her opponent. Then, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Trump's plan for your health care. And as Mark Robinson's own campaign runs away from him, what happened when Donald Trump returned to North Carolina. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

In this powerful episode of Danforth Dialogues, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, sits down with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra. As the first Latino to hold this distinguished office, Secretary Becerra shares his inspiring personal journey—from his working-class upbringing to becoming a key leader in the fight for health equity in America. Listeners will learn about his pivotal role in expanding health access for underserved communities, tackling health disparities, and his dedication to equitable health care through policy and leadership. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the values of hard work, advocacy, and servant leadership, as well as the personal experiences that shaped his path to public service. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Morehouse School of Medicine: msm.edu HHS Office of the Secretary: hhs.gov Valerie Montgomery Rice X: @MSMPres Xavier Becerra's X: @SecBecerra CREDITS Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com Theme Music by Old Fire Music from Pond5.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pharmaceutical company Merck & Co., Inc. (Merck) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) challenging the Medicare drug price negotiation program established by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Merck argues that the drug pricing program violates the First Amendment and the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment, claiming it forces them to accept government-dictated prices and infringes on their property rights. The federal government, represented by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and others, contends that Merck's arguments are unfounded and that the negotiation program is essential for reducing drug costs and ensuring the financial stability of Medicare. The case could significantly impact drug pricing, Medicare costs, and federal regulatory authority in healthcare.The case was filed on June 6, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. On October 19, 2023, Merck filed an amended complaint adding its subsidiary Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC as a second plaintiff. The case is ongoing, with both parties having filed motions for summary judgment.Join us for a litigation update on Merck et al. v. Becerra et al. with Yaakov M. Roth, one of the lead attorneys at Jones Day representing Merck & Co., Inc.

Every weekend, something significant slips into the news cycle that shocks us all. This past weekend was no different. We learned that the number of unaccompanied minor children who came into this country illegally have not received what Joe and Kamala told us they would. Three hundred thirty thousand of these unaccompanied minor children have disappeared and unaccounted for. We discussed today what the possibilities for this happening possibly are. And it's not good. Speculation abounds about what and how this happened on the watch of Biden, Harris, and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. Democrat pollsters caution Americans that current polling information could be flawed and that the Dems should not be so certain of a win in November. The fact pollsters would admit so shines a bad light on the election polling system. When can they be believed? More news on Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) running for VP under Kamala has been spreading lies about his past. This one is his claim that Harvard sponsored his sordid past with China!

On August 15, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the price list for the first 10 drugs selected as part of the Medicare price negotiations between the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and pharmaceutical manufacturers. “Americans pay too much for their prescription drugs. That makes today's announcement historic. For the first time ever, Medicare negotiated directly with drug companies and the American people are better off for it,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. Part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the announcement of intended pricing for these agents comes nearly a year after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the list of the first 10 agents included in the negotiations. The list, which consists of the 10 drugs with the highest gross annual spending total, accounts for $50.5 billion in total Part D gross covered prescription costs per year and more than $3.4 billion in out-of-pocket costs Among the first 10 agents chosen, 4 have specific indications for patient populations with diabetes: empagliflozin, sitagliptin, dapagliflozin, and Novo Nordisk-specific insulin aspart products. According to CMS statistics, these 4 agents accounted for more than $16 billion in total Part D spending from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023. These prices will come into effect starting January 1, 2026. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, CMS will select up to 15 more drugs covered under Part D for negotiation in 2027, up to 15 more drugs in 2028, including drugs covered under Part B and Part D, and up to 20 more drugs for each year after. A follow-up to their reaction episode earlier this year, this episode examines the price changes and what this could translate to for those with diabetes or members of the care team. In the episode, hosts discuss how significant reductions in the prices of SGLT2 inhibitors and insulin products will benefit people with diabetes, but point out the absence of long-acting insulin and GLP-1 agonists from the initial list is notable and will require continued negotiations. Video Version: https://www.hcplive.com/view/diabetes-dialogue-first-10-prices-announced-from-cms-price-negotiations

The White House will issue final FedRAMP modernization guidance on Friday, addressing changes in the cloud market and agency needs for diverse mission delivery. The guidance aims to reform the cloud security authorization program by focusing on strategic goals, including rigorous reviews and swift mitigation of security weaknesses by cloud service providers. The memo emphasizes an automated process for security assessments to reduce participant burden and speed up cloud solution implementation. Agencies and the General Services Administration (GSA) have deadlines ranging from 180 days to two years to align with the new requirements, ensuring continuous monitoring and the use of Open Secure Control Assessment Language (OSCAL). In other news, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a major reorganization of its technology policy functions. The chief technology, data, and AI officer roles will move from the Assistant Secretary for Administration to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), now also titled Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP/ONC). The 405(d) Program will transfer to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra stated the reorganization aims to clarify and consolidate critical functions, preparing the department for future challenges. The new ASTP/ONC office will also seek to fill permanent roles for chief technology, AI, and data officers. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

This Day in Legal History: Racist Restrictive Covenants Struck DownOn May 3, 1948, a significant legal decision was rendered by the United States Supreme Court, fundamentally altering the landscape of civil rights and property law. The case, Shelley v. Kraemer, addressed the pernicious practice of racially-restrictive covenants in real estate. These covenants were agreements embedded in the deeds of properties that prohibited the sale of these properties to individuals of certain races, most commonly African Americans.The Supreme Court's decision in Shelley v. Kraemer struck down the legal enforcement of these covenants, ruling that while private parties may enter into whatever agreements they choose, they cannot seek judicial enforcement of covenants that violated constitutional principles of equality. The Court held that such enforcement by state courts constituted state action and therefore was subject to the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.The background of the case involved an African American family, the Shelleys, who purchased a home in a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. This neighborhood had an existing covenant that barred African Americans from owning property. When the Shelleys moved in, several of their white neighbors sought to enforce the covenant to prevent them from taking ownership.The Missouri Supreme Court had originally sided with the neighbors, ruling that the covenant was enforceable. However, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision reversed this ruling. Justice Fred M. Vinson, writing for the majority, emphasized that the enforcement of racially restrictive covenants by state courts amounted to a state action that denied equal protection of the laws.This landmark decision was a crucial step forward in the fight against institutionalized racism, particularly in housing. It reflected the growing judicial recognition of civil rights issues and set a precedent for future rulings related to racial discrimination. Moreover, Shelley v. Kraemer highlighted the judiciary's role in upholding constitutional rights against socially entrenched racial discrimination.The ruling did not, however, eliminate racially restrictive covenants overnight. Many neighborhoods continued to observe such agreements informally, and it wasn't until later legislative efforts, such as the Fair Housing Act of 1968, that such practices were comprehensively outlawed. Nevertheless, the Shelley v. Kraemer decision remains a pivotal moment in American legal history, celebrated for its affirmation of the principles of equality and justice enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.The Biden administration is set to implement a rule that will allow undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children and are covered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to receive subsidized health insurance through Obamacare. This rule, scheduled for release by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will redefine "lawfully present" individuals to include DACA recipients, enabling them to access premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions when purchasing plans from federal and state marketplaces beginning November 1, 2024.HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra emphasized the importance of this change, noting that over a third of DACA recipients currently lack health insurance. The inclusion of DACA recipients is expected to improve not only their health and wellbeing but also contribute positively to the overall economy. Additionally, the rule will permit these individuals to enroll in basic health programs similar to Medicaid in certain states, provided they earn no more than 200% of the poverty level.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services anticipate that this adjustment could result in 100,000 previously uninsured DACA recipients gaining health coverage. This decision marks a significant shift from previous policies where DACA recipients were excluded from being considered "lawfully present" for insurance purposes due to the original rationale behind the DACA policy, which did not address eligibility for insurance affordability programs.The significant development in this story is the modification of the definition of "lawfully present" by the HHS to include DACA recipients. This change is crucial as it directly impacts the eligibility of these individuals for health insurance subsidies under Obamacare, a shift in policy that broadens access to healthcare for a previously marginalized group.DACA Immigrants Win Access to Obamacare Subsidies in HHS RuleIn a groundbreaking trial in Chicago, attorneys for Angela Valadez, an 89-year-old woman who developed colon cancer, argued that pharmaceutical companies GSK and Boehringer Ingelheim were aware that the heartburn medication Zantac could become carcinogenic under certain conditions but failed to alert the public. The lawyers contended that Zantac's active ingredient, ranitidine, could transform into a cancer-causing substance called NDMA if it aged or was subjected to high temperatures, and accused the companies of covering up the degradation of the pills by altering their appearance.GSK and Boehringer Ingelheim, the only defendants in this trial after other companies reached settlements, defended their product. They insisted that Zantac has been proven safe and effective through numerous studies and that no direct evidence links Zantac to Valadez's cancer, citing her other risk factors for the disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had removed Zantac and its generic versions from the market in 2020 after detecting NDMA in some samples. Despite this, a significant legal victory came for the companies in 2022 when a judge dismissed about 50,000 claims, questioning the scientific backing of the assertion that Zantac could cause cancer. However, with more than 70,000 cases still pending, largely in Delaware, the issue remains a significant legal and public health concern. A newer version of Zantac with a different active ingredient is currently on the market, which does not contain ranitidine.GSK knew about Zantac cancer risk, attorneys tell jury in first trial | ReutersIn the ongoing criminal trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York, a new defensive angle emerged as Trump's lawyer portrayed the hush money payment at the center of the trial as potentially extortive. The payment in question involved Stormy Daniels, real name Stephanie Clifford, who was reportedly paid to keep quiet about an alleged encounter with Trump prior to the 2016 presidential election.During the proceedings, defense attorney Emil Bove questioned Keith Davidson, Daniels' former lawyer, about his history with negotiating cash-for-dirt agreements with celebrities, hinting that Davidson's actions bordered on extortion. Trump's legal team appears to be focusing on undermining the credibility of prosecution witnesses like Daniels and Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer and fixer, who arranged the controversial $130,000 payment. Trump has denied any encounter with Daniels and pleaded not guilty to the charges of falsifying business records to conceal the payment.This trial aspect dovetails with previous testimony regarding Cohen's disappointment over not receiving a major governmental post after Trump's election victory. Cohen, who later disassociated from Trump and criticized him publicly, is expected to be a key witness. He has already served prison time for his role in the payment scheme.Moreover, the trial has seen further complications due to Trump's conduct outside the courtroom. Justice Juan Merchan has had to address violations of a gag order by Trump, who has been fined and could potentially face jail for continuing infractions. Trump has criticized the trial publicly, claiming it is an attempt to prevent his political comeback and alleging conflicts of interest by those involved in the trial.Trump's various legal troubles include other serious charges, such as attempting to overturn the 2020 election results and mishandling classified documents, adding layers of complexity to his current legal battles as he campaigns for the 2024 presidential election. These developments suggest a trial fraught with legal and political ramifications, with Trump's defense pushing back against what they suggest are questionable prosecutorial tactics and witness credibility.Trump trial hears Michael Cohen was 'despondent' he was denied a government post | ReutersTrump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Johannes Brahms.Johannes Brahms, born on May 7, 1833, in Hamburg, Germany, is one of the most revered figures in the history of classical music. His compositions span a wide range of genres, including chamber works, symphonies, and choral compositions. Brahms was known for his perfectionist approach, often taking years to refine his works to his satisfaction.Among his most celebrated creations is Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68. This symphony, which took Brahms about 14 years to complete, is frequently dubbed "Beethoven's Tenth" due to its stylistic similarities to Ludwig van Beethoven's symphonic work, especially the Ninth Symphony. Brahms's dedication to living up to Beethoven's legacy is evident in the meticulous structure and emotional depth of the piece.Symphony No. 1 was first performed in 1876, and since then, it has become a staple in the orchestral repertoire. It is particularly noted for its profound depth and complexity. The symphony unfolds over four movements, beginning with a dramatic and tense first movement that features a memorable timpani motif, which sets a somber and introspective mood. This is followed by a gentle and lyrical second movement, offering a stark contrast to the dramatic opening. The third movement, often considered the heart of the symphony, showcases Brahms's skill in thematic development and orchestral color. The finale is a triumphant resolution to the symphony's earlier tensions, culminating in a powerful and uplifting theme that echoes Beethoven's own symphonic climaxes.This week's closing theme features this masterful work by Brahms, inviting listeners to explore the depths of his musical genius. Symphony No. 1 stands not just as a nod to Beethoven's influence but as a significant original contribution to the symphonic form, marking Brahms's triumphant emergence as a composer of the first order in the orchestral domain.Without further ado, Brahm's Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68 - III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso, enjoy. Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The Biden administration has released "over 300,000" unaccompanied immigrant children into the United States after they crossed the border illegally, the head of the Department of Health and Human Services admitted to concerned House Republicans Wednesday. Republicans grilled HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra for details on the extent to which immigrant children have come over the border and been released into the country, including to unrelated adults, rather than being deported back to their home countries. "Probably over 300,000 in the last three years or so," Becerra said in a rare public admission about the magnitude of the border crisis . No previous administration, including two-term presidents, have released as many children. The figure is on par with data on the HHS website, which indicates 392,000 children have been let go to sponsors in the United States since October 2020, which includes the final four months of the Trump administration. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darien-dunstan3/message

On December 12, Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare call center workers at Maximus, the federal government's largest call center contractor, traveled from across the country to rally and protest outside of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) headquarters in Washington, D.C. Workers demanded that HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and the Biden Administration require livable wages of $25 per hour on federal call center contracts, ensure workers have access to affordable health care, and to investigate Maximus's low road employment practices.After the rally, the workers, members of the Communications Workers of America Union (CWA), were rebuffed when they tried to deliver a petition to the HHS main entrance. Rev. Mark Thompson joined the workers in nonviolent disobedience and arrest on Independence Avenue, in front of HHS.Rally speakers included:CWA President Claude CummingsRep, Bennie Thompson (D-MS)Service Employees International Union President Mary Kay HenryACA and Medicare Call Center Worker Katherine CharlesRep. Greg Casar (D-TX)Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA)Rep, Cori Bush (D-MO)ACA and Medicare Call Center Worker Adriana LewisAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, November 3rd, 2023. Smart Pricing Table: Do you own a business and write a lot of proposals? If so, you should check out SmartPricingTable.com. Smart Pricing Table cuts down on back and forth, incorporates powerful upsells, and allows you to create proposals at lightning speed. When your prospect is ready, they can e-sign and you're off to the races. Download their free guide: "The Profitable Proposal Blueprint" at smartpricingtable.com. https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/11/02/source-187k-migrants-apprehended-at-border-in-first-month-of-new-year-30k-more-gotaways/ 187K Migrants Apprehended at Border in First Month of New Year — 30K More Gotaways Border Patrol agents assigned to the southwest border with Mexico apprehended more than 187,000 migrants during October — the first month of the new fiscal year. A source within U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated another 30,000 migrants were reported as “known gotaways.” Agents assigned to the nine southwest Border Patrol sectors apprehended more than 187,000 migrants during October, according to documents reviewed by Breitbart Texas. This is the fourth consecutive month that agents apprehended more than 130,000 migrants. In addition to the more than 187,000 apprehensions, agents reported more than 30,000 migrants as known gotaways. This is a conservative estimate of migrants observed crossing the border but not apprehended by agents. The unofficial report revealed the Tucson Sector had the most apprehensions. More than 55,000 migrants were apprehended in this sector alone. This is up from 51,000 in September. One year ago, agents in this sector apprehended less than 23,000 migrants. This represents a year-over-year increase of 149 percent over the prior October. The Del Rio Sector followed Tucson with the apprehension of approximately 38,000 migrants. This is down slightly from the nearly 43,000 migrants apprehended in October 2022 and is up significantly from the 28,000 apprehended in October 2021. The Rio Grande Valley, San Diego, and El Paso Sectors rounded out the top five sectors with approximately 32,000, 29,000, and 22,000, respectively. The Rio Grande Valley and San Diego Sectors are up significantly from the prior October reports. Along the Canadian border, the Swanton Sector continues its spike in migrant apprehensions. Agents in the sector that covers the Canadian border in eastern New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire apprehended more than 1,000 migrants in the first month of FY24. This is up by nearly 200 percent over October 2022 and is roughly equal to the apprehensions for the entire Fiscal Year 2022. https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/01/dc-hands-vehicle-tracking-residents-keep-cars-stolen/ Blue City Hands Out Vehicle ‘Tracking Tags’ To Residents Because People Keep Getting Their Cars Stolen Democratic D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Wednesday that she has started a pilot program that will give some drivers a tracking device to attach to their cars so they will be able to find their vehicle if it gets stolen. The tags, which will be given to residents in six of the city’s most vehicle theft-prone areas, will be installed inside the car and will be trackable via an app on the owner’s phone, the mayor’s office said in a press release. The devices appear to be Apple AirTags, according to a photo posted by Bowser on social media. Auto thefts in D.C. have increased 101% since last year, with 5,916 cars being stolen since January, police data showed. Violent crime in the city has increased 41%, while total crime has grown by 27% since last year. Local officials claimed that the apps would help citizens recover their stolen cars more quickly and would allow officers to solve crimes more quickly or efficiently. “Our goal is not just to prevent carjackings and motor vehicle thefts, but also to ensure swift law enforcement action when these incidents occur,” acting Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith said in the press release. “These tracking devices allow our officers and detectives to be better positioned to quickly locate stolen vehicles, recover property, and gather vital evidence for investigations.” Bowser has attempted to walk back the city’s lenient approach toward crime in the past few months, unveiling a crime bill that eliminates several police reforms D.C. enacted after the George Floyd riots in 2020. D.C. first responders have said that they feel less safe because of the rising crime in the area, while many locals throughout the city complained at a House Judiciary meeting about the open crime that often takes place in broad daylight. “Last week, we introduced legislation to address recent crime trends; this week, we are equipping residents with technology that will allow the Metropolitan Police Department to address these crimes, recover vehicles, and hold people accountable,” Bowser said in the press release. “[W]e will continue to use all the tools we have, and add new tools, to keep our city safe.” https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/01/exclusive-republicans-grill-hhs-unconstitutional-trans-pronoun-mandate-employees/ Republicans Grill HHS Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Trans Pronoun Mandate for Employees Republican lawmakers are demanding answers from President Joe Biden’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about its new guidelines ordering agency employees to refer to transgender coworkers by their “preferred pronouns.” Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) is leading several other GOP lawmakers in sending a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, grilling him for answers about the “unconstitutional” guidance and how it applies to religious employees. Breitbart News exclusively obtained a copy of the letter on Wednesday before it was sent. “We recently learned that the Biden Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is compelling political speech and violating the religious liberty rights of HHS employees by imposing a transgender pronoun mandate on your employees,” the letter reads. “We write to express our strong opposition to your illegal and unconstitutional transgender pronoun mandate, the so-called ‘HHS Gender Non-Discrimination and Inclusion Policy,’ which is a violation of the First Amendment rights of HHS employees.” “Your pronoun mandate clearly infringes upon the religious liberty and free speech rights of employees, who cannot be coerced into engaging in political speech or speech that violates their deeply held religious beliefs,” the letter continues. Lawmakers wrote the letter based on an alleged HHS internal email obtained by Roger Severino, vice president of domestic policy for the Heritage Foundation and former director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights during the Trump administration. The HHS, which employs approximately 80,000 people in the United States and abroad, imposed its new “Gender Identity and Non-Discrimination Guidance” in early October; it outlines “employee rights and protections related to gender identity,” the alleged email reads. “All employees should be addressed [by] the names and pronouns they use to describe themselves,” the email continues. The HHS also posted a video to YouTube — designated as “unlisted” — in which HHS Secretary Andrea Palm says the policy allows colleagues “to show up every day as their whole selves.” https://youtu.be/Zm3p1nKTPs8 - Play 0:00-1:10 While Palm did mention religion, neither the video nor the email disclosed if the HHS plans on accommodating or exempting employees with religious objections to affirming transgender delusions. HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, who describes himself as “an out and proud transgender woman” in the video, said this policy ensures that “all HHS employees, including transgender and nonbinary employees, have equal protections in the workplace.” He added that all supervisors and managers are responsible for enforcing the policy. “Every one of us can play a role in creating a welcoming workplace,” he said. “Every one of you can make a difference in improving the feelings of inclusion for your coworkers.” https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2023/10/31/us-seeks-to-ramp-up-munitions-production-for-ukraine-israel/ US seeks to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine, Israel President Joe Biden’s $106 billion defense spending supplemental request to Congress aims in part to bolster munitions production capacity to continue rushing arms to Ukraine and Israel. The Senate Appropriations Committee questioned Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at a Tuesday hearing on the status of U.S. stockpiles and the workforce, supply chain and infrastructure constraints of weapons manufacturers racing to replenish them. The Senate is formulating its supplemental spending bill encompassing both Ukraine and Israel aid, while the House is set to vote on a stand-alone Israel aid bill later this week. “There are some limitations in terms of how quickly they can do certain things,” said Austin. “There will continue to be workforce challenges. And when you expand capacity, there’s this issue of the time it takes to build the capacity and make sure the lines are running smoothly.” Austin noted some defense contractors have required workers to take on additional shifts to keep up with production rates. “What they’ve done in a lot of cases to meet urgent needs is double and triple shifts so that they can in some cases crank out munitions and weapons at a much greater speed,” he said. Austin’s comments come as Israel rapidly burns through munitions as it continues to bomb the 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 8,500 people and wounding more than 21,500, per the Gaza Health Ministry. Shortly before the hearing, Israel bombed the Jabalia refugee camp, which the Health Ministry lambasted as a “horrific massacre” that killed at least 50 people and wounded hundreds. It is the latest of many civilian targets Israel has bombed in its campaign to destroy Hamas. Israel launched its campaign following Hamas’ massacre of approximately 1,400 Israelis and abduction of 240 hostages, per the Israel Defense Forces. On top of that, the Biden administration has less than $5.5 billion remaining to continue transferring weapons to Ukraine as the nation’s slow-moving counteroffensive fails to retake significant tracts of territory. Biden’s requested defense supplemental includes $44.4 billion to continue arming Ukraine and $14.3 billion in military aid for Israel. That request includes more Iron Dome interceptors to stop Hamas rockets and additional munitions for Israel to continue its bombardment of Gaza. A large portion of the requested funding would go toward backfilling U.S. stockpiles of weapons the Biden administration has so far sent Ukraine and Israel. There’s also $3 billion requested to expand industrial base capacity. “We simply do not have the workforce, supply chain or infrastructure necessary to meet the coming threats,” Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., said at the hearing. “Building out this capacity is going to take time and resources, but we can start now by making targeted investments in our munitions production base.” Biden’s supplemental request includes $30 billion to replenish weapons sent to Ukraine as well as funding to backfill stocks given to Israel. “As a general rule, we’re going to do everything that we can to meet the demands that we see in both Ukraine and Israel,” Austin said. The U.S. and NATO continue to face a shortage of 155mm ammunition and are providing those shells both to Ukraine and Israel. https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2023/11/01/adam-johnsons-aunt-demanding-justice-after-reckless-kick-that-left-him-dead/ Adam Johnson’s Aunt Demanding ‘Justice’ After ‘Reckless’ Kick that Left Him Dead Former NHL player Adam Johnson’s family is demanding that officials in the U.K. do something to bring justice to the man whose actions ended Johnson’s life during an Oct. 28 game. The 29-year-old Johnson, who played with the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2018 to 2020, was playing in a Challenge Cup game for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers in the UK’s Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) when Steelers player Matt Petgrave raised his leg into the air and slammed Johnson in the neck with his deadly skate blade. Johnson was rushed to a local hospital, but he lost too much blood and was pronounced dead. Now, Johnson’s 62-year-old aunt is charging that Petgrave’s actions were negligent, and she wants the police in the U.K. to charge him in Johnson’s death. “It was very reckless,” Kari Johnson said of the “horrific tragedy” of her nephew’s death, according to the New York Post. “I just want them [authorities investigating] to get it right. We are looking for justice for Adam.” She added that Pergrave’s kick was “not hockey” and insisted, “My nephew was 6 feet tall, and whether you lost your balance or not, to have that leg come up that high and do a kicking motion like he did, that is just unacceptable.” “That’s not a hockey play, that’s not a check. I understand that every team has an enforcer, per se, on their team,” Johnson reiterated. Still, Kari Johnson has carefully noted that she does not think Petgrave struck Johnson in the neck with his skate on purpose. “I’m sure Mr. Petgrave probably didn’t even think about the consequences could be of that happening, but there comes a time when you have to realize that’s not hockey,” she said. “And I’m sure he’s going through a lot, too, but he took our boy. There are a few of us in the family that think it was a totally unnecessary, very, very bad action to take.” As for Petgrave, he is reportedly “distraught” and has been “receiving vile messages online.” Meanwhile, South Yorkshire Police officials said they are investigating the incident. Police did not say, though, if they were investigating the incident as a criminal act.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, November 3rd, 2023. Smart Pricing Table: Do you own a business and write a lot of proposals? If so, you should check out SmartPricingTable.com. Smart Pricing Table cuts down on back and forth, incorporates powerful upsells, and allows you to create proposals at lightning speed. When your prospect is ready, they can e-sign and you're off to the races. Download their free guide: "The Profitable Proposal Blueprint" at smartpricingtable.com. https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/11/02/source-187k-migrants-apprehended-at-border-in-first-month-of-new-year-30k-more-gotaways/ 187K Migrants Apprehended at Border in First Month of New Year — 30K More Gotaways Border Patrol agents assigned to the southwest border with Mexico apprehended more than 187,000 migrants during October — the first month of the new fiscal year. A source within U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated another 30,000 migrants were reported as “known gotaways.” Agents assigned to the nine southwest Border Patrol sectors apprehended more than 187,000 migrants during October, according to documents reviewed by Breitbart Texas. This is the fourth consecutive month that agents apprehended more than 130,000 migrants. In addition to the more than 187,000 apprehensions, agents reported more than 30,000 migrants as known gotaways. This is a conservative estimate of migrants observed crossing the border but not apprehended by agents. The unofficial report revealed the Tucson Sector had the most apprehensions. More than 55,000 migrants were apprehended in this sector alone. This is up from 51,000 in September. One year ago, agents in this sector apprehended less than 23,000 migrants. This represents a year-over-year increase of 149 percent over the prior October. The Del Rio Sector followed Tucson with the apprehension of approximately 38,000 migrants. This is down slightly from the nearly 43,000 migrants apprehended in October 2022 and is up significantly from the 28,000 apprehended in October 2021. The Rio Grande Valley, San Diego, and El Paso Sectors rounded out the top five sectors with approximately 32,000, 29,000, and 22,000, respectively. The Rio Grande Valley and San Diego Sectors are up significantly from the prior October reports. Along the Canadian border, the Swanton Sector continues its spike in migrant apprehensions. Agents in the sector that covers the Canadian border in eastern New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire apprehended more than 1,000 migrants in the first month of FY24. This is up by nearly 200 percent over October 2022 and is roughly equal to the apprehensions for the entire Fiscal Year 2022. https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/01/dc-hands-vehicle-tracking-residents-keep-cars-stolen/ Blue City Hands Out Vehicle ‘Tracking Tags’ To Residents Because People Keep Getting Their Cars Stolen Democratic D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Wednesday that she has started a pilot program that will give some drivers a tracking device to attach to their cars so they will be able to find their vehicle if it gets stolen. The tags, which will be given to residents in six of the city’s most vehicle theft-prone areas, will be installed inside the car and will be trackable via an app on the owner’s phone, the mayor’s office said in a press release. The devices appear to be Apple AirTags, according to a photo posted by Bowser on social media. Auto thefts in D.C. have increased 101% since last year, with 5,916 cars being stolen since January, police data showed. Violent crime in the city has increased 41%, while total crime has grown by 27% since last year. Local officials claimed that the apps would help citizens recover their stolen cars more quickly and would allow officers to solve crimes more quickly or efficiently. “Our goal is not just to prevent carjackings and motor vehicle thefts, but also to ensure swift law enforcement action when these incidents occur,” acting Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith said in the press release. “These tracking devices allow our officers and detectives to be better positioned to quickly locate stolen vehicles, recover property, and gather vital evidence for investigations.” Bowser has attempted to walk back the city’s lenient approach toward crime in the past few months, unveiling a crime bill that eliminates several police reforms D.C. enacted after the George Floyd riots in 2020. D.C. first responders have said that they feel less safe because of the rising crime in the area, while many locals throughout the city complained at a House Judiciary meeting about the open crime that often takes place in broad daylight. “Last week, we introduced legislation to address recent crime trends; this week, we are equipping residents with technology that will allow the Metropolitan Police Department to address these crimes, recover vehicles, and hold people accountable,” Bowser said in the press release. “[W]e will continue to use all the tools we have, and add new tools, to keep our city safe.” https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/01/exclusive-republicans-grill-hhs-unconstitutional-trans-pronoun-mandate-employees/ Republicans Grill HHS Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Trans Pronoun Mandate for Employees Republican lawmakers are demanding answers from President Joe Biden’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about its new guidelines ordering agency employees to refer to transgender coworkers by their “preferred pronouns.” Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) is leading several other GOP lawmakers in sending a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, grilling him for answers about the “unconstitutional” guidance and how it applies to religious employees. Breitbart News exclusively obtained a copy of the letter on Wednesday before it was sent. “We recently learned that the Biden Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is compelling political speech and violating the religious liberty rights of HHS employees by imposing a transgender pronoun mandate on your employees,” the letter reads. “We write to express our strong opposition to your illegal and unconstitutional transgender pronoun mandate, the so-called ‘HHS Gender Non-Discrimination and Inclusion Policy,’ which is a violation of the First Amendment rights of HHS employees.” “Your pronoun mandate clearly infringes upon the religious liberty and free speech rights of employees, who cannot be coerced into engaging in political speech or speech that violates their deeply held religious beliefs,” the letter continues. Lawmakers wrote the letter based on an alleged HHS internal email obtained by Roger Severino, vice president of domestic policy for the Heritage Foundation and former director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights during the Trump administration. The HHS, which employs approximately 80,000 people in the United States and abroad, imposed its new “Gender Identity and Non-Discrimination Guidance” in early October; it outlines “employee rights and protections related to gender identity,” the alleged email reads. “All employees should be addressed [by] the names and pronouns they use to describe themselves,” the email continues. The HHS also posted a video to YouTube — designated as “unlisted” — in which HHS Secretary Andrea Palm says the policy allows colleagues “to show up every day as their whole selves.” https://youtu.be/Zm3p1nKTPs8 - Play 0:00-1:10 While Palm did mention religion, neither the video nor the email disclosed if the HHS plans on accommodating or exempting employees with religious objections to affirming transgender delusions. HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, who describes himself as “an out and proud transgender woman” in the video, said this policy ensures that “all HHS employees, including transgender and nonbinary employees, have equal protections in the workplace.” He added that all supervisors and managers are responsible for enforcing the policy. “Every one of us can play a role in creating a welcoming workplace,” he said. “Every one of you can make a difference in improving the feelings of inclusion for your coworkers.” https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2023/10/31/us-seeks-to-ramp-up-munitions-production-for-ukraine-israel/ US seeks to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine, Israel President Joe Biden’s $106 billion defense spending supplemental request to Congress aims in part to bolster munitions production capacity to continue rushing arms to Ukraine and Israel. The Senate Appropriations Committee questioned Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at a Tuesday hearing on the status of U.S. stockpiles and the workforce, supply chain and infrastructure constraints of weapons manufacturers racing to replenish them. The Senate is formulating its supplemental spending bill encompassing both Ukraine and Israel aid, while the House is set to vote on a stand-alone Israel aid bill later this week. “There are some limitations in terms of how quickly they can do certain things,” said Austin. “There will continue to be workforce challenges. And when you expand capacity, there’s this issue of the time it takes to build the capacity and make sure the lines are running smoothly.” Austin noted some defense contractors have required workers to take on additional shifts to keep up with production rates. “What they’ve done in a lot of cases to meet urgent needs is double and triple shifts so that they can in some cases crank out munitions and weapons at a much greater speed,” he said. Austin’s comments come as Israel rapidly burns through munitions as it continues to bomb the 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 8,500 people and wounding more than 21,500, per the Gaza Health Ministry. Shortly before the hearing, Israel bombed the Jabalia refugee camp, which the Health Ministry lambasted as a “horrific massacre” that killed at least 50 people and wounded hundreds. It is the latest of many civilian targets Israel has bombed in its campaign to destroy Hamas. Israel launched its campaign following Hamas’ massacre of approximately 1,400 Israelis and abduction of 240 hostages, per the Israel Defense Forces. On top of that, the Biden administration has less than $5.5 billion remaining to continue transferring weapons to Ukraine as the nation’s slow-moving counteroffensive fails to retake significant tracts of territory. Biden’s requested defense supplemental includes $44.4 billion to continue arming Ukraine and $14.3 billion in military aid for Israel. That request includes more Iron Dome interceptors to stop Hamas rockets and additional munitions for Israel to continue its bombardment of Gaza. A large portion of the requested funding would go toward backfilling U.S. stockpiles of weapons the Biden administration has so far sent Ukraine and Israel. There’s also $3 billion requested to expand industrial base capacity. “We simply do not have the workforce, supply chain or infrastructure necessary to meet the coming threats,” Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., said at the hearing. “Building out this capacity is going to take time and resources, but we can start now by making targeted investments in our munitions production base.” Biden’s supplemental request includes $30 billion to replenish weapons sent to Ukraine as well as funding to backfill stocks given to Israel. “As a general rule, we’re going to do everything that we can to meet the demands that we see in both Ukraine and Israel,” Austin said. The U.S. and NATO continue to face a shortage of 155mm ammunition and are providing those shells both to Ukraine and Israel. https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2023/11/01/adam-johnsons-aunt-demanding-justice-after-reckless-kick-that-left-him-dead/ Adam Johnson’s Aunt Demanding ‘Justice’ After ‘Reckless’ Kick that Left Him Dead Former NHL player Adam Johnson’s family is demanding that officials in the U.K. do something to bring justice to the man whose actions ended Johnson’s life during an Oct. 28 game. The 29-year-old Johnson, who played with the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2018 to 2020, was playing in a Challenge Cup game for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers in the UK’s Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) when Steelers player Matt Petgrave raised his leg into the air and slammed Johnson in the neck with his deadly skate blade. Johnson was rushed to a local hospital, but he lost too much blood and was pronounced dead. Now, Johnson’s 62-year-old aunt is charging that Petgrave’s actions were negligent, and she wants the police in the U.K. to charge him in Johnson’s death. “It was very reckless,” Kari Johnson said of the “horrific tragedy” of her nephew’s death, according to the New York Post. “I just want them [authorities investigating] to get it right. We are looking for justice for Adam.” She added that Pergrave’s kick was “not hockey” and insisted, “My nephew was 6 feet tall, and whether you lost your balance or not, to have that leg come up that high and do a kicking motion like he did, that is just unacceptable.” “That’s not a hockey play, that’s not a check. I understand that every team has an enforcer, per se, on their team,” Johnson reiterated. Still, Kari Johnson has carefully noted that she does not think Petgrave struck Johnson in the neck with his skate on purpose. “I’m sure Mr. Petgrave probably didn’t even think about the consequences could be of that happening, but there comes a time when you have to realize that’s not hockey,” she said. “And I’m sure he’s going through a lot, too, but he took our boy. There are a few of us in the family that think it was a totally unnecessary, very, very bad action to take.” As for Petgrave, he is reportedly “distraught” and has been “receiving vile messages online.” Meanwhile, South Yorkshire Police officials said they are investigating the incident. Police did not say, though, if they were investigating the incident as a criminal act.

John Malcolm, Vice President for Heritage Foundation's Institute for Constitutional Government, offers his legal analysis of the recent arraignment of former President Trump in a Florida federal court. Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for the 15th District of Illinois, highlights her introduction of the pro-life Parental Notification and Intervention Act and calls out HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra's refusal to address the issue of FDA warnings on puberty blockers. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, shares an update on California's AB 957 which would charge parents with child abuse if they did not go along with their child's wishes for transgender surgeries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

  The Friday Five for June 23, 2023: Drug Companies Sue Government over Medicare Drug Inflation Rebate Program President Biden Announces His Pick for New CDC Director Amazon “Dark Patterns” Lawsuit, Prime Day for 2023 Spotify Reveals “Supremium” Subscription Tier with New Features Updates on AHIP & NABIP Certification, Ritter Summits Registration Get in touch with the ASG Podcast Team! Send us an email at asgpodcast@ritterim.com   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Resources: AEP Prep, Medicare Drug Rebates for Q3, & Medicaid Unwinding Tracker: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/aep-prep-medicare-drug-rebates-for-q3-medicaid-unwinding-tracker/ FAQs About AHIP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-ahip-2023 Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2023/ Ritter Summits Registration Link: https://summits.ritterim.com/   References: Amazon Announces the Dates for Its Annual Prime Day Event: https://gizmodo.com/amazon-announces-the-dates-for-its-prime-day-event-1850561243 Amazon Prime Day 2023 is July 11th and 12th — and great deals are already live: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/amazon-prime-day-2023-is-july-11th-and-12th-105718819.html Amazon ‘tricked' customers into paying for Prime, new FTC suit alleges: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/21/amazon-ftc-lawsuit-prime/ Biden selects Mandy Cohen as next CDC director: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4053616-biden-announces-mandy-cohen-as-pick-for-next-cdc-director/ Biden taps former North Carolina health official Mandy Cohen as new director of CDC: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/initial-response-bidens-appointment-mandy-cohen-new-cdc-director-positive Drugmakers want to stop Medicare from negotiating prices. Here's what you should know: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/15/politics/medicare-drug-price-negotiations-lawsuits/index.html Drugmakers aim to strike down Medicare drug-price negotiations at Supreme Court: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/20/drug-prices-drugmakers-aim-to-fight-medicare-negotiations-at-scotus.html I Was Caroline Calloway Seven years after I met the infamous Instagram star, I'm ready to tell my side of the story. https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/the-story-of-caroline-calloway-and-her-ghostwriter-natalie.html Netflix's Tudum 2023: Everything Announced: https://www.ign.com/articles/netflixs-tudum-2023-everything-announced Spotify's long-anticipated HiFi tier might require a more expensive subscription: Spotify's long-anticipated HiFi tier might require a more expensive subscription: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/20/22746337/spotify-hifi-lossless-new-premium-tier-supremium Spotify Plans New Premium Tier, Expected to Include HiFi Audio: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-20/spotify-plans-new-premium-tier-expected-to-include-hifi-audio Spotify Rumoured to be Introducing New "Supremium" Subscription Band Later This Year: https://mixmag.net/read/spotify-introduce-more-expensive-subscription-2023-hifi-news Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Appointment of Dr. Mandy Cohen as Next Director of the CDC: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/06/16/statement-by-hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-on-appointment-of-dr-mandy-cohen-as-next-director-of-cdc.html The Essay That Started It All In her book Adult Drama, Natalie Beach reckons with her decision to write about Caroline Calloway and what came next. https://www.thecut.com/2023/06/natalie-beach-adult-drama-excerpt.html

In this episode of The High Rise, Cy and Emily delve into the latest cannabis news and industry updates. They start by discussing the significant development that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is conducting an administrative review of cannabis scheduling, with plans to present President Joe Biden with a federal cannabis scheduling decision later this year, as revealed by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. Join our hosts as they analyze the potential implications of this review and its impact on the cannabis landscape.Additionally, Cy and Emily address the recent news of the closure of HERBL, a prominent California cannabis distributor. They examine the reasons behind HERBL's shutdown and use it as a starting point to explore the broader concept of industry shakeouts. Our hosts shed light on how businesses in any industry, including cannabis, undergo natural cycles of restructuring and consolidation. Stick around to end of this episode as they discuss the lessons and implications of industry shakeouts for the cannabis sector.https://hbr.org/1997/03/strategies-for-surviving-a-shakeouthttps://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/06/32884597/federal-cannabis-scheduling-decision-expected-this-year-says-bidens-health-secretary

Next in the congressional hot seat is HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra who Rep. Kevin Kiley from California blasts with one simple question: Did forcing 2 year olds to wear masks save lives? PLUS, Jim Jordan's swift and devastating takedown of former CDC director Walensky. "Trust the Science" is all but destroyed. Podcast Production: Bob Slone Audio Productions 

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On this episode Ariel is joined by returning guest Laura LeDoux about a serious issue, that what you don't know can hurt you. Women's FemTech data can be used against them, this is something you should know about so you can tell your families and friends. Ida Tin coined the term FemTech. She is the Co-Founder of Clue, a women's health tracking app. FemTech has grown to encompass a range of technology-enabled, consumer-centric products and solutions. Other examples of women's healthcare apps are: Nurx (birth control delivery); Khair (tracking your period, pregnancy, speaking to a doctor); Sexual Activity Log and Tracker (this includes birth control information as well as sexual activity); Ease (birth control reminders), and Unified Women's Healthcare. The Griswold versus Connecticut case was the Supreme Court case that first gave women the right to contraception in the United States in 1965, making the prevention by states of the use of contraception by married couples illegal in 1965. https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/381/479/  States that ban abortion are: Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma From: https://www.google.com/search?q=states+that+ban+abortion&rlz=1C1CHZN_enUS1020US1027&oq=states+that+ban+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i512l9.7504j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8  Interactive map of abortion laws in the U.S.: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/us/abortion-laws-roe-v-wade.html  Some states that have restricted access to contraception funds are: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin, according to the Guttmacher Institute. From: New Research Shows State Restrictions Reduce Contraception Use by Christine Vestal, 9/22/22,  Pew Charitable Trusts, https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2022/09/22/new-research-shows-state-restrictions-reduce-contraception-use  Megan Kavanaugh, principal research scientist at Guttmacher, said,“Given the increased restrictive climate around abortion in our country, we are anticipating amped-up attacks on contraceptive access, as both of these are efforts that target people's reproductive autonomy and freedom,” she added. Guttmacher's research describes the change in contraceptive use that occurred after Iowa opted out of a Medicaid family planning program in 2017 and set up its own state-funded contraception program, which excluded clinics that provided abortion along with other health services. The study found that the share of patients at publicly funded family planning centres in Iowa who had not recently received contraceptives increased from 32% to 62% over two years. The share of patients not using any contraceptive method increased from 9% to 15%. Roughly 50 million, or 65% of women of reproductive age, 15-49, used some form of contraception from 2015 to 2017, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 1 in 3 low-income people who use contraception rely on Planned Parenthood or other publicly funded clinics to pay for the often-costly pills or devices. Medicaid, which covers about 70 million individuals, is the largest funding source for free contraception. Another federal program, Title X, provides additional funds to roughly 4,000 clinics across the country to support access to contraception. During the Trump administration, those funds were withheld from Planned Parenthood and other clinics that provide abortion. In July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a reminder to insurance companies that birth control, along with other preventive care, must be covered under the Affordable Care Act at no cost.  The agency said the action was part of a Biden administration effort to protect women's access to contraception in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that eliminated the longstanding federal right to abortion. “Under the ACA, you have the right to free birth control — no matter what state you live in,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. “With abortion care under attack, it is critical that we ensure birth control is accessible nationwide, and that employers and insurers follow the law and provide coverage for it with no additional cost.” From https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2022/09/22/new-research-shows-state-restrictions-reduce-contraception-use   What can women do to be proactive with their data privacy and security and their healthcare apps? Protect your data Use enhanced protection, especially if you're in a state that does not protective women's reproductive rights, e.g. Pseudonyms Having sensitive conversations orally instead of over text/email/apps Be aware that deleting data does NOT make it unavailable to law enforcement Don't post personal health conditions on social media Lobby your local lawmakers to enhance data privacy laws at the state level to protect healthcare data shared over apps In extreme cases, move to a state that honours and protects women's reproductive rights. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is also affected by the Roe decision.  "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." From https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-4/  KEY TAKEAWAYS FemTech is something that's at the forefront of technology in general and specifically technology to do with women's health. It provides solutions to improve healthcare for women across a number of female-specific conditions including maternal health, menstrual health, pelvic health, sexual health, fertility, menopause, contraception, other general health conditions that affect women disproportionately such as osteoporosis or cardiovascular disease. It also affects the transgender community as well. There is no Federal protection for women's reproductive rights. The Dobbs Decision has now left that to each individual state. You may have certain rights in ‘x' state and then you move into ‘y' state and now you no longer have those same rights. Health data that's collected by a health provider, like a hospital or doctor's office, is protected by a Federal law called HIPA (Healthcare Information Privacy Act). HIPA doesn't apply to data collected by a healthcare app, for example, that you're using to track your menstrual cycle because you're trying to get or avoid getting pregnant. That data is protected by whatever state law is in effect with regards to data privacy in general. The upsides of FemTech are that it creates apps, and virtual and digital space that improves care delivery with virtual clinics, direct to consumer prescription delivery – including the morning after pill – it enables self-care through tracking diagnostics, it improves diagnostics, it addresses stigmatised topics such as menstrual health, sexual health and pelvic care. It delivers culturally sensitive and tailored care for frequently marginalised communities, it also opens up healthcare and certain types of healthcare that maybe weren't able to be physically present in neglected communities. It's really been a catalyst for positive changes in healthcare. But now, with the collapse of privacy protections after Roe vs Wade we really need to be proactive in making sure we're being vigilant about our own data privacy and security when using FemTech apps and what kinds of conversations we're having over text messages. BEST MOMENTS “Women's health rights have always been important, but they've never been more important than they are now in the wake of the Dobbs Decision.” “If aggressive states can utilise this data in any way to prove that somebody may have intentionally miscarried, then they can file criminal charges against those women.”“There are now cases where women are having defence attorneys in the emergency room with them to protect them if they're having a miscarriage.”“State like Texas don't have any exceptions for rape or incest. It's horrifying.” ABOUT THE GUEST Laura LeDoux, Esq., CIPP/US provides trusted program management and policy guidance in the Information Security space Laura leverages her legal acumen and expertise in information security, data privacy and compliance to help clients achieve their goals while staying compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Laura liaisons with technical and legal professionals from around the world to deliver innovative solutions that merge legal and technical requirements to ensure end-to-end compliance.  Socials: If you want to connect with Laura LeDoux, please add her on LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraledoux/ or reach out to Ariel.  ABOUT THE HOST Ariel is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, Empath and Psychic who has been involved in holistic healing since 1988. She is also an educator, speaker, author and mentor for empaths, spiritual seekers and medical professionals. To reach Ariel, go to www.arielhubbard.com, where you will be able to contact her directly.  Please let her know you heard her on the podcast and the assistance you need or question you have. Website: www.arielhubbard.com Online Courses: http://hubbardeducationgroup.myclick4course.com LinkedIn: @arielhubbardIG: @arielhubbardFacebook: @HubbardEducationGroupYT: @arielhubbardCH: @arielhubbard Pinterest:   https://pin.it/6Z6RozS Pre-order form for Ariel's educational, hilarious and spicy dating book: The Empowered Woman's Guide to Online Dating: Set Your BS Tolerance to Zerohttps://eworder.replynow.ontraport.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight 'In Focus', HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra says you need to get an updated covid shot if it's been 2 months since your last one — just a day afder VP Kamala Harris said you only need one shot a year.Also, Don Lemon accidentally has a rare monent of truth on CNN leaivng a female anchor furious.And, another record illegal surge statistic recorded at our border thanks to Biden. Roger Stone joins to discuss the future of free speech.Plus, we'll break down the Kanye West mantic episode from yesterday.

Prescription drugs are about to become more affordable for millions of Americans, despite the efforts of the pharmaceutical lobby. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra joins Andy to talk about the fight to control drug costs, how it relates to containing inflation and what it means for your wallet. They also dig in on the Administration's efforts to keep abortion accessable following the Dobbs decision and more in this wide ranging discussion. Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt. Follow Sec. Xavier Becerra on Twitter @SecBecerra. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.  Support the show by checking out our sponsors! CVS Health helps people navigate the healthcare system and their personal healthcare by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. At CVS Health, healthier happens together. Learn more at cvshealth.com. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/  Check out these resources from today's episode:  https://osc.gov/Services/Pages/HatchAct.aspx https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/calaim Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/ Order Andy's book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubbleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Catholic Church has a new "blessed" as Pope Francis presided over the beatification of John Paul I. Rome Correspondent Colm Flynn joins to tell us more about this beatification and what Pope Francis said. And after an appellate court ruling favoring Catholic hospitals concerning conscience rights, EWTN News Nightly spotted HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the North Lawn of the White House and asked him for his reaction. As the November midterms close in, lawmakers are set to have a busy couple of weeks ahead. Democrats want to get several bills over the finish line by then, but Republicans are concerned the out of control spending will continue. Meanwhile, a judge has granted a request by former President Donald Trump, regarding an independent review of the documents that the FBI took from his Florida home last month. Washington Editor for the Spectator, Amber Athey joins to talk about the decision to allow a special master to review the documents. Finally this evening, a group of pro-life doctors has launched a new campaign to combat media misinformation following the overturning of Roe v Wade. The group's CEO, Donna Harrison, a board certified OBGYN, joins to share why they started this initiative and how they are getting the information into the hands of medical professionals. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced. “Every American has the right to the peace of mind that comes with access to affordable, quality health care,” President Joe Biden said in a statement about the record-low rate of uninsured Americans. The findings come days after Democrats hammered out a 725-page climate, health care and tax deal that would extend generous federal subsidies for people who buy private health insurance that are credited with driving down the uninsured rates. Democrats have proposed spending $64 billion to extend those price breaks for three more years. The drop in uninsured Americans began last year, when Congress and Biden signed off on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that lowered premiums and out-of-pocket costs for new or returning customers purchasing plans through the Affordable Care Act's private health insurance markets. The uninsured rate fell to just under 9 percent last year with the improved subsidies. The Biden administration also began to step up advertising and increased the number of counselors who helped sign up people for plans during the open enrollment season last year. Prior to last year, the uninsured rate had consistently remained in the double digits for decades. The number of uninsured Americans began dropping after the ACA, which expanded Medicaid and offers health insurance to people who lack job-based coverage through a mix of subsidized private plans, was enacted in 2010. Roughly 26 million people remain without health insurance in the U.S. Just under 2 percent of children are now uninsured. “We know that access to quality, affordable health care is key to healthier lives, economic security, and peace of mind,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

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THE THESIS: There is no such thing as a fiscal conservative, there is no such thing as a social issue.  FACT: There is no such thing as the “secular world.” THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES:  Luke 17: 1-3 Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come. 2 It would be better for them to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble. 3 So watch yourselves. Matthew 18: 6 6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. THE NEWS & COMMENT: There are multiple documentaries our right now (and more coming) about the purposeful perversion of our children, both sexually and racially . . .  [AUDIO] - "The hyper sexualisation of children is about the most disgusting thing that this woke movement has come up with" - Laurence Fox @LozzaFox talks about his new documentary 'Groomed'. But, Satan's Special Boy, Mitchell McConnell is unwilling to engage in what he pretends are “social issues …” McConnell's Disastrous Culture War Surrender Is Wrong On The Year, The Issues, And The Nature Of The Fight The fact is, these are the most foundational issues that exist! How a nation treats its children is how the nation will survive or die. Allowing The Party to create angry, drug-addicted, racist, compliant little sex dolls will not only crumble America, it wll place the kids in direct opposition to God and cost them their eternal souls. But, Mitch is a moral coward.  Biden Admin Drops $1.5 Million on ‘Transgender Programming' for Inmates The Party and the Enemy are not hiding what they are doing. Listen to the Boss of government schools in Loudoun County, VA accidentally speak the truth about what they do to kids . . .  [AUDIO] - “We have a pretty robust indoctrination plan,” says Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler, who also covered up the rapes that occurred in the bathrooms of his high schools. Parents there have waged a mighty battle which they continue to fight . . . Virginia Parents Sue School Board Groomers . . . the fight over the souls of their kids put a Republican in office. The sole reason Glenn Younkin won was because parents witnessed what the so-called schools are doing to kids including covering up rapes and calling the cops on a father who had the audacity to complain about that.  So, what does Glenn Younkin do, now? He pretends he built a coalition on his own and retreats into Mitch McConnell's skirt . . .  [AUDIO] - Glenn Younkin, a TRAITOR to parents--his is governor solely because of so-called “social issues.”. The future of the @GOP is centered around kitchen table issues. Rising inflation & high gas prices don't discriminate whether you have an R or D by your name. Voters want leaders that cut taxes, stand with law enforcement, & understand that parents matter, just like in VA. And, the assault continues . . . This Blue State Cites George Floyd's Death To Justify Trans Lesson for Kindergartners; Maine's Biden-funded lesson described transgender person as 'someone who the doctors made a mistake about when they're born' Amaze.Org is hiring “youth ambassadors” to get paid to watch sexual materials Not even a world famous singer who never needs to work again can withstand the pressure campaign by gender jackers and their supplicants in the media. But, Mitch McConnell doesn't care . .  .  [AUDIO] - Singer Macy Gray Has Been Re-Educated on What a Woman Is and It's the Creepiest Thing You'll See Today Mitch gets points for Roe Vs. Wade. God uses broken vessels, since He uses us. But, the same rot Mitch ignore in the government struggle session schools is the same rot that leads to hysteria like this  . . .  [AUDIO] -  Chris Hayes: "The Supreme Court is, I fear, an acute threat to American representative governance and democracy" [AUDIO] - Elizabeth Warren: “We need to put a stop” to crisis pregnancy centers “right now.” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra says his department is continuing to explore opening abortion clinics on federal land See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biden administration on Monday said doctors and hospitals need to follow federal law and provide abortions if there is a medical emergency and the health or life of the patient is at risk, regardless of state law. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reaffirmed that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) protects providers when offering legally-mandated, life- or health-saving abortion services in emergency situations.  Administration officials said the federal government can penalize doctors or hospitals that fail to provide care in those circumstances. “Under the law, no matter where you live, women have the right to emergency care — including abortion care,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. “Today, in no uncertain terms, we are reinforcing that we expect providers to continue offering these services, and that federal law preempts state abortion bans when needed for emergency care.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biden administration on Monday said doctors and hospitals need to follow federal law and provide abortions if there is a medical emergency and the health or life of the patient is at risk, regardless of state law. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reaffirmed that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) protects providers when offering legally-mandated, life- or health-saving abortion services in emergency situations.  Administration officials said the federal government can penalize doctors or hospitals that fail to provide care in those circumstances. “Under the law, no matter where you live, women have the right to emergency care — including abortion care,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. “Today, in no uncertain terms, we are reinforcing that we expect providers to continue offering these services, and that federal law preempts state abortion bans when needed for emergency care.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White House is trying to fight the lifting of the mask mandate on flights, one of the last restrictions in place, Jen Psaki for one hinting at the Department of Justice getting involved and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra 'likely to try to overturn the ruling.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Jen Psaki not understanding how incentives work, Disney CEO Bob Chapek's leaked LGBTQ forced apology, Brian Stelter misleading viewers on the leaked Disney video scandal, and Cory Booker's cringe-inducing Ketanji Brown Jackson video. First, clips of Jen Psaki sparring with Peter Doocy about giving free smartphones to illegal immigrants. Next, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra suggests that he will support taxpayer-funded gender reassignment for minors. Meanwhile, Bob Chapek made a groveling apology video in which he promised to be a better LGBTQ ally. CNN continued to support Disney by distorting the contents of the leaked videos of Disney executives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal Government Forces Social Media Companies to Censor Americans Mark Changizi, Daniel Kotzin, and Michael Senger each had or have Twitter accounts with tens of thousands of followers or more. Their Twitter platforms provided them with a social network, and an outlet to express their views, to hear the views of others, and to engage with detractors and fans alike. Outrageously, the U.S. Surgeon General and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have directed social media platforms, including Twitter, to censor alleged “misinformation” about Covid-19. The speech ban has included information the government later conceded was true but that conflicted with the government's messaging on Covid-19 at the time. On March 3, the Surgeon General demanded that the tech companies turn over information about individuals who spread such “misinformation,” a clear intimidation tactic. In response to government pressure, Twitter has permanently banned Mr. Senger, and temporarily suspended Mr. Changizi and Mr. Kotzin. NCLA has filed a Complaint and a Motion for a Preliminary Injunction in the lawsuit, Changizi, et al. v. HHS, et al., in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio alleging that Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, whom NCLA has sued in their official capacities, do not have the statutory authority to issue the request. Mark and Vec discuss this government intimidation of tech companies.  NCLA Files Preliminary Injunction in Mexican Gulf Charter Boat Lawsuit  The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has denied the Motion for Summary Judgment filed by over 1,300 federally permitted charter boat owners in the class-action lawsuit, Mexican Gulf Fishing Company, et al. v. NOAA, et al., and granted the government's motion to allow a Final Rule governing the tracking of boats to go into effect.  NCLA recently filed a Motion for an Injunction Pending Appeal in the class-action lawsuit, to immediately stop the ongoing, unlawful surveillance of charter boats in the Gulf of Mexico. The charter boats will continue to be monitored, their whereabouts relayed at all times to the government without a warrant, unless an injunction is granted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're talking to Dr. Scott Atlas, a former White House advisor on COVID policy and author of the new book, "A Plague Upon Our House: My Fight at the Trump White House to Stop COVID from Destroying America." We discuss the disorganized mess that was the American response to COVID from Dr. Atlas' insider perspective and how bureaucracy and politics ended up winning out over science and common sense. Of course Dr. Fauci is largely responsible for this, but there is another figure, Dr. Deborah Birx, who doesn't get as much attention and yet was possibly more instrumental than Fauci in laying the groundwork for the government's insistence on lockdowns, masks, and vaccines. We also provide an update to the information in yesterday's episode about the Biden administration providing crack pipes to drug addicts; Snopes tried to "fact check" this story, but, as usual, they just wound up proving us right. --- Today's Sponsors: Carly Jean Los Angeles is a helpful, inspiring resource to guide women in building capsule wardrobes to make getting dressed a joy every day. They do the hunting for YOU & provide clothes that are effortless, easy, and flattering on any shape, size, age, or season. Go to CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com & use promo code 'ALLIEB' to save 20% off your first order. A'del Natural Cosmetics is a family-run, holistic, handcrafted & toxin-free cosmetic company where of their products are made in the USA. Their cosmetics are made in small batches without the use of parabens, synthetic fragrances or preservatives, nano particles, petrol products, etc. Go to AdelNaturalCosmetics.com & enter promo code 'ALLIE' to save 25% off your order. --- Show Links: Snopes: "Did Biden Admin 'Fund Crack Pipes' To 'Advance Racial Equity'?" https://bit.ly/3GLVcXf HHS.gov: "Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and ONDCP Director Rahul Gupta" https://bit.ly/3oH3IRs City Journal: "Covid's Three Blind Mice" https://bit.ly/3Jk0GKy --- Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep 561: Free Crack Pipes & the Cruelty of Progressive Compassion https://apple.co/34NzZ1S Ep 544: Why American COVID Policy Has Failed Us & How to Fix It | Guest: Dr. Bret Weinstein https://apple.co/3BbFoMt --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jim and Greg as they dissect the left's campaign to cancel Joe Rogan, Rogan's response, and the critical question from a NYT reporter. They also welcome bipartisan sanctions aimed at Russia if it invades Ukraine but deeply groan at the pathetic description of the bill as "the mother of all sanctions." And they assess reports that the Biden White House is deeply frustrated with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and discussing who could do a better job.

US health insurers must cover over-the-counter home Covid-19 tests starting Saturday, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday. No doctor’s order, prescription or office visit will be required, and the tests won’t be subject to copays or deductibles. Insurers will be required to pay for eight tests per covered person per month, either by covering the cost up-front or by reimbursing the insured person through a claim. There’s no limit on the number of tests that will be covered if a doctor or other medical professional orders or gives them after an office visit. “This is all part of our overall strategy to ramp up access to easy-to-use, at-home tests at no cost,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in the release. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Show Notes: Is 'Now' Our Moment for Healthcare Justice?   Assemblyman Ash Kalra represents California's 27th District which encompasses about half of the city of San Jose in the Silicon Valley.  The first Indian-American to serve in the state's legislature, he has established himself as a progressive leader on issues ranging from criminal justice reform to the environment to health care and housing.  His bill AB 1400, Guaranteed Health Care for All Act, would establish a California-based single-payer system covering all residents of the state.  Get the ultimate insider's perspective on the challenges California faces in this struggle, and find out why this bill is so important to Assemblyman Kalra!   Click here for podcast transcript Click here for Ash Kalra's biography    When it comes to winning a state-based single payer system, what role would the nation's Health & Human Services Department play?   “So the Department through [HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra] approves the waivers, the federal waivers, and no state can run a single-payer type system without getting federal waivers if they truly want to have a single-payer system and not a disjointed system.”   Major organizations including Kaiser Permanente and some labor unions oppose or are reticent about your bill, AB 1400. What would you say to them?  “...if [Kaiser is] dedicated to serving their patients, serving their community, the reality is that a single-payer system fits really well with their healthcare delivery system. “Look unions are very egalitarian in that sense and they support things like raising the minimum wage, even though union workers get paid more than minimum wage, because they understand the common humanity of lifting up people. It's just that a lot of the unions bargain really hard for good benefits. They put a lot of their time and energy and made sacrifices on pay and other things to get good health care. And so we have to recognize that and say, ‘Okay, well how do we reconcile that?'” What do you want your constituents to know most about AB 1400?  “I want them to know that this is about making sure that everyone in our community, every neighbor, everyone has health care...We can be unemployed next week, something can happen that's catastrophic. You just never know and so, think about other families that go through those situations. GoFundMe should not be a healthcare safety net.” How would single payer benefit high-tech, Silicon Valley businesses such as those in your district?  “...the tech industry would benefit so much because we have really good quality employers here in Silicon Valley that give really good health care to their employees as part of the benefits package...They can save a lot of money and focus on other things they can give to incentivize employees, right? So they can give better wages, they can give more paid sick leave or vacation days.”   What do you bring with you to the fight for single payer? “My goal in my public service is very simple. It's to reduce suffering. I see way too much suffering in our healthcare system. But I see practical things, too, like my father has been on Medicare now for over a dozen years. He has had the same provider, the same doctor, cardio...Nothing's changed. Just who's paying changed.  Right? It tells you right there that this is very possible if we want it to be possible.”  Get Involved / Take Action Join the CalCare Campaign to pass AB1400, the Guaranteed Health Care for All Act Join Health Care for All California to keep up with local actions in your area Subscribe to HEAL California for health policy news with a California focus Join Healthy California Now  - individual and organizational membership available Join Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) to join the national campaign   Helpful Links “CalCare” Press Release, Assemblyman Ash Kalra, Feb 19, 2021 “CalCare” Bill Text: AB 1400, Guaranteed Health Care for All (California State Assembly) Analysis: How For-Profit Health Care Worsened the Pandemic  (Public Citizen) Community Voices: Priorities & Preferences of Californians with Low Incomes  (Healthy California for All Commission) Healthcare Financing Considerations, (UC Berkeley Labor Center for Healthy California for All Commission) (Starting on slide 9)

Chris opens the second hour talking about violent crime in Tucson and Facebook censorship. Then Congressman David Schweikert calls in with surprise special guest Mick Mulvaney. Mulvaney was the former Envoy to Northern Ireland, Former White House Chief of Staff, and the former Director of the Office of Management and Budget. With Chris they discussed the debt limit showdown, the Biden Administration's spending bills, and a brief Point/Counter Point on Duran Duran. In the final segments, Chris plays audio of Sen Rand Paul eviscerating a prevaricating HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the subject of COVID vaccines and Becerra's divisive rhetoric.

Adam and Mark reconnect remotely as Mark continues his quarantine as they discuss the unfortunate reality that vaccinations are not slowing breakthrough cases of Covid. They also review video of Rand Paul interacting with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra about natural immunity and Adam floats one of his famous conspiracy theories surrounding LAUSD. As the show wraps up Adam shows Mark a political attack ad aimed at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Watch this episode on YouTube at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe to that channel, the exclusive home of Reasonable Doubt Please Support Our Sponsors: UprisingFood.com/RD - $10 off your first purchase Geico.com RockAuto.com

In honor of July 30 being the 56th anniversary of the enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released his latest Clyburn Chronicles podcast with guest, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on the importance of expanding Medicaid.

It appears the Biden administration is going to continue on with the Trump administration transparency work.FTA“No medical entity should be able to throttle competition at the expense of patients,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, in a news release. “I have fought anti-competitive practices before, and strongly believe healthcare must be in reach for everyone. With today's proposed rule, we are simply showing hospitals through stiffer penalties: concealing the costs of services and procedures will not be tolerated by this administration.”But this type of commitment to price transparency appears to be rare among U.S. health systems. As a result, the government is taking a harder stance on enforcement. In a new rule announced three days after the Washington Post published the report, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed stringent penalties for non-compliance: fines ranging from $109,500 to $2 million per hospital per year.----Good thing for patients, a lot of work to complete for health systems.#healthcare #healthIT #cio #cmio #himss #chime

This Senate is the oldest in American history. But a surge of Millennial candidates could change that after the 2022 midterms. POLITICO's James Arkin reports. Plus, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra says his vaccine comments are being taken “wildly out of context.” And Harris announces a $25 million expansion of the DNC's voting campaign. James Arkin is a campaigns reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Read more: The geriatric Senate confronts a youth movement

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said it is ‘absolutely the government's business' if you haven't been vaccinated. What do you think about that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's happening today: Health insurance for low income residents over 50; USC professor will plead guilty in admissions cheating scandal; HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra please with conditions at Pomona migrant center; Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer placed on administrative leave over sexual assault charges; Fire officials warn fireworks can cause wildfires. Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav

Jonathon Broadbent & Ryan Bomberger: In Part One: Jonathon who is Chair, Ohio North for Protect Ohio Children discusses how parents can fight back against the anti-American push in our schools to impose Marxist theory through the use of division and group think. In Part Two: Ryan is founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Radiance Foundation.  He explains how the narrative that HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra is using to expand Title X services is built on a house of cards made up of one

Mark Harrington & Ryan Bomberger: In Part One: Mark who is President of Created Equal and his team have together established this abortion fee zone in Ohio. Mark joins us to discuss their success and what's up next! In Part Two: Ryan is founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Radiance Foundation.  He explains how the narrative that HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra is using to expand Title X services is built on a house of cards made up of one lie upon another.

Ryan Bomberger & Pamela Acker: In Part One: Ryan is founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Radiance Foundation.  He explains how the narrative that HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra is using to expand Title X services is built on a house of cards made up of one lie upon another. In Part Two: Pamela is a teacher and an author.  She presents the undisputed evidence that is available to all of the link between using aborted baby cell lines in the manufacture and testing of

Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 5th district and Member of the Homeland Security and Oversight & Reform Committees, talks about the gas crisis and his concerns about the Energy Secretary's financial stake in an electric vehicle company. John Joyce, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 13th district and Member of the Subcommittee on Health of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce, recalls the hearing yesterday at which HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra was asked about partial birth abortion. Connor Semelsberger, FRC's Director of Federal Affairs for Life and Human Dignity, discusses how the Biden administration is pushing hard on abortion while doing little to address mounting crises facing the country. Jim DeMint, former U.S. Senator for South Carolina and Chairman of the Conservative Partnership Institute, shares about his new book, "Satan's Dare." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

  The Friday Five for May 14, 2021: ACA Signup Numbers Anthem, COVID-19 & Senior Loneliness It's OK Not to Be Perfect New Spotify Podcast Features Ritter's State of the Senior Market 2021 Register for Ritter’s State of the Senior Market 2021   Mentioned in this episode:   COVID-19 has only made loneliness worse among seniors. Here’s how Anthem is tackling this issue How to delegate when you’re a die-hard perfectionist National Center for Health Statistics: Health Insurance Coverage Obamacare enrollment jump ‘is both good news and bad news’ Register for Ritter’s State of the Senior Market 2021 Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on One Million Sign-Ups on HealthCare.gov During Special Enrollment Period   More episodes you’ll like:   May 7, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for May 7, 2021: KFF Numbers on Healthcare Gross Margins, Prescription Drug Pricing Reform, Keep Going with SMART Goals, FCC Discount on Broadband Bills, and Ritter’s State of the Senior Market 2021 Identifying Ideal Long-Term Care Insurance Clients Get to know the characteristics of Long-Term Care insurance buyers. Use these tips to comb through your book of business and find potential sales you might be missing out on! Are You Offering Multiple LTC Insurance Options? Ready to offer more Long-Term Care insurance products in your portfolio? Learn the benefits and distinctions of each LTC insurance option – and how these products can boost your sales.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   All About Community Gardens Do you want to start a garden, but don't have the space or ability? Or, are you looking for something to bring your neighborhood together? You can do all that with a community garden! Filing a Medicare Grievance If you have an issue with the quality of your health care coverage and have Medicare, you can file a Medicare grievance. What does it do, and how can you file a grievance? Why Seniors Should Avoid Isolation Feeling alone can be painful. When that feeling controls your life, it becomes a debilitating condition known as social isolation. If you’re a senior, knowing the signs and how to prevent it can be life-saving.   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Prospecting for Clients for Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Sales If you’re considering selling dental, vision, and hearing (DVH) plans, where would you find leads? You might be surprised to learn that your DVH prospects could already be in your Medicare book of business! How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans As an agent, you want to make sure your clients are getting the most out of their coverage. This means informing them of all the benefits their plans offer. Medicare Isn't Just for Seniors: Selling to the Under-65 Market Although many agents and insurers market Medicare toward senior citizens, they aren’t the only people covered by this government program. In fact, more than eight million Medicare recipients are under the age of 65.   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

Lawrence O’Donnell sits down with President Biden for an exclusive interview about how to get every American vaccinated. Plus, Lawrence and Telemundo’s Vanessa Hauc moderate a panel consisting of members of Biden’s coronavirus team in front of a live studio audience. Dr. Anthony Fauci, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Dr. Kizzy Corbett join.

This week we are joined by Sean Dickson, director of health policy for West Health Policy Center. Sean is an expert on the U.S drug system and focuses on policies that reduce prescription drug costs. Sean discusses why drug prices are so high, his research on how 340B fits into the drug pricing policy conversation and affects overall drug pricing, and what approaches policymakers can take to curb high drug prices. Before the interview, our news update shares developments on drug pricing bills recently introduced in Congress and how a group of hospital and pharmacy organizations, including 340B Health, wrote to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra about what the department can do to stop drug manufacturers from refusing 340B discounts on drugs dispensed at community pharmacies.

Thursday on the NewsHour, we examine the critical points in the president's address and discuss the administration's future with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. Then, prosecutors in the Derek Chauvin murder trial consider the impact of the verdict. And, the FDA announces a ban on menthol cigarettes, elating public health groups but angering tobacco companies. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this episode of HealthSource of Ohio's More Than Medicine Podcast, we're joined by HSO's Director of Outreach, Becky McMullen. Becky discusses the current Marketplace Special Enrollment Period and how her team can assist consumers as they navigate the Marketplace. Please note that there have been some changes since our original recording: The current administration is extending access to the Special Enrollment Period until August 15th. “Every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care – especially as we fight back against the COVID-19 pandemic,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Through this Special Enrollment Period... the American have the chance they need to find an affordable health care plan that works for them. The American Rescue Plan will bring costs down for millions of Americans, and I encourage consumers to visit HealthCare.gov and sign up for a plan before August 15.” As a result of the American Rescue Plan, additional savings will be available for consumers through HealthCare.gov starting April 1. These savings will decrease premiums for many. On average, one out of four enrollees on HeathCare.gov will be able to upgrade to a higher plan category that offers better out of pocket costs at the same or lower premium compared to what they're paying today. For assistance with exploring you coverage options and enrolling in coverage for 2021, please call our Outreach and Enrollment Team at 513.707.9901 to schedule an appointment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthsource-of-ohio/message

It's almost unthinkable, but in the midst on a pandemic and the worst economic conditions since the great depression, illegal immigrants are being flown from Texas to San Diego because of a surge along the Rio Grande. The trinity of Mayor Todd Gloria and Board of Supervisors' Chair Nathan Fletcher and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra sold out San Diego in the name of compassion. Ira Mehlman with FAIR joins the show to talk about it.

First, Dana presses Biden's nominee for HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on what steps the administration is taking to improve the vaccine rollout in the US. Then, Dana asks Republican Sen. Mitt Romney if his party is willing to work with Democrats on another round of stimulus. Next, Dana talks with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders about what he's prepared to do to get President Biden's agenda through Congress, as well as his newfound status as an internet meme. Then, Dana previews former President Trump's upcoming Senate trial with impeachment manager Rep. Madeleine Dean. Finally, Dana reflects on her time at CNN as she takes on a new role with “State of the Union.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy