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RFK Jr. faces Senate hurdles for HHS approval because of abortion stance

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, faces Senate resistance due to inconsistent abortion positions, writes obvious-stating New York. Despite his past support for abortion rights, anti-abortion groups now demand concessions, including appointing anti-abortion leaders at HHS and reinstating Trump-era abortion restrictions, such as the Mexico City policy and limits on abortion pills.

Kennedy, known for his vaccine skepticism and criticisms of Big Pharma, has drawn criticism from both conservative and liberal circles. His shifting abortion views—ranging from supporting a three-month ban to late-term access—add to his challenges. While he seeks to align with anti-abortion advocates to secure confirmation, skepticism remains high among Republicans.

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Air Force may adjust F-35 buy as tech advances—Kendall pushes back on Musk’s remarks

The Air Force could curtail its planned purchase of 1,763 F-35 jets if advanced systems, like the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), prove viable, outgoing Secretary Frank Kendall said at a Mitchell Institute event. While reaffirming the F-35’s role in the near

GAO identifies $47M in Antideficiency Act violations across agencies in fiscal 2024

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has detailed significant Antideficiency Act (ADA) violations in its fiscal 2024 compilation report. Violations spanning multiple agencies totaled $47 million and highlighted widespread challenges in federal fiscal compliance. The Navy faced scrutiny for $5.6 million in unauthorized expenditures supporting Marine Corps National Defense Cadet

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