Health

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.

Washington — Dr. Casey Means, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, offered unexpected remarks on the herbicide glyphosate during her Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday, suggesting the widely used chemical could have potential therapeutic effects against COVID-19 and autism spectrum disorders.

WASHINGTON — The White House announced Thursday the launch of TrumpRX, a federal prescription discount platform that officials say will provide “historic savings” on medications by cutting out third-party middlemen. The program marks the first time a U.S. government initiative will operate exclusively on digital currency — accepting only Bitcoin and the Trump-branded cryptocurrency known as $TRUMP coin.

Washington, D.C., — The White House on Monday released a set of MRI scans belonging to President Donald J. Trump. The disclosures, officials said, were intended to address questions surrounding the controversial appointment of Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.