It also came at the same time as HHS unveiled three proposed rules that sought to prevent medical providers from receiving Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements if they provided transition care for youth. LGBTQ+ advocates celebrated the ruling that, for now, offers some relief to health care providers and families of trans youth. “Health care for transgender people is just that — health care — and that care must continue — full stop.”New York Attorney General Letitia James, one of the plaintiffs in the suit, also applauded the judge’s decision in a press release. Over the course of the six-hour hearing in Eugene, Oregon, Kasubhai agreed with the states, noting that Kennedy’s declaration “effectively eliminated” any options for health care providers to treat patients seeking gender-affirming care. Additionally, the Justice Department has issued 20 subpoenas to doctors and hospitals it said were involved in “performing transgender medical projects.”Advertisement

AdvertisementThe U.S. has not meaningfully imported Iranian oil since Washington imposed measures after the 1979 revolution. It was unclear whether any Iranian oil would end up in the country as a result of the waiver. The move is expected to benefit China, the top buyer of Iranian oil. AdvertisementBessent had telegraphed the move in an interview with Fox Business on Thursday, saying the release of the sanctioned Iranian oil into global supplies would help keep oil prices down for 10 to 14 days. “The easing of sanctions raises concerns about the rapid depletion of Washington’s economic toolkit,” to dampen oil prices, Erickson said.

An unprecedented heat wave in the West broke the record for the hottest March temperature anywhere in the United States: 108 degrees. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe scorching heat wave continues through the weekend, with temperatures expected to peak near the national record in Southern California or Arizona. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementNebraska’s capital city Lincoln could even approach its all-time March record of 91 degrees by Saturday. As for the West, the record heat will drone on and on for days well into next week. Temperatures could break record highs in parts of Arizona, California and Nevada every day through at least next Wednesday.

Netanyahu holds first in-person news conference since start of Iran warCNN's Jeremy Diamond pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference in Jerusalem on Thursday about his regime change goal and whether assassinating Iranian leaders is achieving that. He also pressed him on Israel’s attacks on Iranian oil and natural gas facilities, and whether he could say no to US President Donald Trump.

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Iran's new leader sends message but with no proof of lifeA new message attributed to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was read on state TV. However, there was no accompanying video or audio of him. Khamenei has not made a public appearance since being appointed on March 8. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh reports on how the lack of proof of life from the new leader could prolong the war in Iran.

Bodycam shows Justin Timberlake sobriety testBodycam video released by the Sag Harbor Police Department shows Justin Timberlake struggling to perform sobriety tests when he was pulled over in 2024. "I'm a little nervous," Timberlake said to the officers as he tried to walk a straight line. The pop star had filed a petition to block the release of the arrest footage. CNN has reached out to Timberlake's attorney for comment.

Bodycam shows Justin Timberlake sobriety testBodycam video released by the Sag Harbor Police Department shows Justin Timberlake struggling to perform sobriety tests when he was pulled over in 2024. "I'm a little nervous," Timberlake said to the officers as he tried to walk a straight line. The pop star had filed a petition to block the release of the arrest footage. CNN has reached out to Timberlake's attorney for comment.

Experts say there is actually a tipping point at which it is better for your health to dump that glass of water and start afresh. Microbiologist Jason Tetro, aka The Germ Guy, also said 12 hours was the limit for drinking leftover water in glasses. One study found that bacterial cell concentrations in drinking water increase overnight. Infrequently used drinking water taps can also harbour high levels of bacteria. “After those 12 hours, there will be food for the bacteria to multiply.”In other words, if you drink water from the night before, you’re likely fine.

Iran's new leader sends message but with no proof of lifeA new message attributed to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was read on state TV. However, there was no accompanying video or audio of him. Khamenei has not made a public appearance since being appointed on March 8. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh reports on how the lack of proof of life from the new leader could prolong the war in Iran.

Bodycam shows Justin Timberlake sobriety testBodycam video released by the Sag Harbor Police Department shows Justin Timberlake struggling to perform sobriety tests when he was pulled over in 2024. "I'm a little nervous," Timberlake said to the officers as he tried to walk a straight line. The pop star had filed a petition to block the release of the arrest footage. CNN has reached out to Timberlake's attorney for comment.

The denial could force the embassy to order nonessential staff to leave Cuba in May or “possibly earlier,” the embassy warned Wednesday in a cable to the State Department. The embassy sought permission to import two containers of fuel from the United States, according to this week’s cables. While the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Relations told U.S. diplomats the plan was “bold,” it did not initially indicate it would block the shipment. But when it arrived Tuesday at Port Mariel, the ministry told the embassy the request had been refused. The U.S. Embassy assessed last week that the energy gap in Cuba “hovers around 60 percent.

Department of Defense Iraq deployment plans: no verified ground troop planThere is no verified Department of Defense plan to newly deploy ground troops to Iraq. In the absence of a verified new ground deployment plan, the standing withdrawal track remains the operative baseline. Practically, that means a continued transition of responsibilities to Iraqi security forces unless there is a formal policy change. Bilateral decisions: Government of Iraq requests, security agreementsBilateral requests from Baghdad under existing security frameworks could adjust timelines or mission scope. FAQ about U.S. troops withdrawal from IraqWhat is the current number and role of U.S. forces in Iraq right now?

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., struck down the Defense Department’s controversial press policy as unconstitutional Friday, ruling in favor of the New York Times and one of its reporters, Julian E. Barnes. The policy led to a mass exodus of journalists from dozens of news organizations who refused to sign, including the Times and The Washington Post. Ask The Post AIDive deeperA representative for the Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Tim Parlatore, a senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was the principal author of the new press policy. The Pentagon Press Association, which represents members of the Pentagon press corps, called in a statement Friday for the “immediate reinstatement” of credentials for all its members.

Green surprisingly managed to advance to his runoff against freshman Rep. Christian Menefee despite the crypto intervention. Last summer, she met with and took a $39,200 donation from the co-founder of the crypto firm Ripple. AdvertisementThere has also been some confusion about how the crypto industry is picking its targets. Republicans are waiting for banks and crypto firms to resolve their differences over a proposal to allow stablecoins to pay interest-like yields. Menefee said he doesn’t own crypto and didn’t solicit campaign help from the industry.