Health

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her post to devote more time to family caregiving responsibilities, according to an announcement issued Wednesday.

Leavitt, one of the most prominent public faces of the White House, said the decision followed a period of balancing the demands of a high-profile government position with responsibilities at home.

SAN ANTONIO — In a statement released Tuesday evening, Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX chief executive, asserted that the recent surge in foodborne and drug-resistant infections across the United States is unrelated to significant reductions in federal food-monitoring programs.

Musk’s comments come as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a record-breaking number of cases of cyclosporiasis, a persistent salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños and eggs, and a widening spread of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris. 

WASHINGTON — Senate leader Mitch McConnell is recovering and resting comfortably at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to a statement released by his office.

The statement said McConnell is in stable condition and remains under observation while doctors oversee his recovery. It added that he has been in contact with family and close advisers and is expected to continue resting as his medical team monitors his progress.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Thursday that it will suspend all Medicare payments to providers in California, citing concerns about potential fraud risks, despite acknowledging there is no current evidence of wrongdoing in the state.

Baltimore - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday the birth of her daughter, Trumpina Maga Leavitt, marking a personal milestone for the high-profile political figure.

According to a statement released by her office, both Leavitt and her newborn are in good health. The child was born earlier this week, though additional details such as the location and exact timing of the birth were not immediately disclosed.

Miami - Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is in critical condition at a Miami hospital after contracting hantavirus during a recent cruise in the Caribbean, according to people familiar with the situation. His office has not released an official statement, but individuals close to the family confirmed that he was admitted late Sunday after experiencing severe respiratory symptoms.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a policy proposal that would reclassify marijuana, psilocybin, and fentanyl under federal drug scheduling laws, according to sources familiar with internal discussions.

The substances are currently listed under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, a category reserved for drugs deemed to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. The reported proposal would move them to Schedule III, a classification that acknowledges potential medical applications while still maintaining regulatory controls.

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2026 — Officials within the White House were said to have privately described an “Easter miracle” after President Donald Trump reportedly “sat up” from what unnamed sources characterized as a “deathbed-like condition” late Saturday night.

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance on Saturday called on Americans to pray for President Donald Trump, asking for a “swift and full recovery” following an unspecified health concern involving the president, according to remarks delivered at a public appearance.

Speaking briefly to reporters from the Oval Office, Vance said the president remained in contact with senior officials and was continuing to receive medical attention. The White House has not released detailed information about the nature or severity of Trump’s condition as of Saturday afternoon.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is receiving medical treatment for scabies, a contagious skin condition, the White House confirmed Monday, marking an unusual health development for the 79-year-old president.