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HHS Alters Admiral Levines Portrait Nameplate, Sparking Controversy The Department of Health and Human Services recently changed the nameplate on Admiral Rachel Levines portrait in the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, replacing her current legal name with a previous one. This move, confirmed by an HHS spokesperson, is part of their effort to align information with gold standard science and reverse policies enacted by Levine. Levine, a former admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, called it a petty action. The change occurred during the federal government shutdown, according to Adrian Shanker, a former Biden administration health official and spokesperson for Levine. Shanker described the nameplate change as small acts of pettiness and bigotry, highlighting ongoing tensions and differing perspectives within HHS.

Georgia State Representative Sharon Henderson, a Democrat from Covington, faces charges of stealing over $17,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits. She allegedly falsely claimed she lost work due to COVID-19, despite not being eligible as a substitute teacher. Eight false claims were made after she took office, totaling $17,811. The FBI and other agencies are investigating.

Dark Horse, a new biographical film about former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, is set to hit screens. Starring Jim Caviezel, known for his role as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ, the movie is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and written by Mário Frias, Bolsonaros former secretary of culture. The film, which began production three months ago in Brazil, delves into Bolsonaros controversial tenure and his alleged attempts to overturn the 2022 election. Despite denials from Bolsonaros supporters, who claim political persecution, the film is expected to wrap up production in Mexico and the United States next year, as Bolsonaro serves his twenty-seven-year prison sentence.

Alina Habba, former Trump attorney, resigns as New Jerseys top federal prosecutor after court rules her appointment unlawful. She joins Justice Department as senior advisor to AG Pam Bondi.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior received a high approval rating in a recent Harvard Harris survey, placing him ahead of figures like President Trump, former President Biden, and Elon Musk. His positive margin was likely influenced by his name recognition and perceived position outside traditional partisan politics. Recent developments, such as a vote to roll back childhood hepatitis B vaccination recommendations and an inquiry into a school vaccinating a child without parental consent, have kept him in the public eye, contributing to his favorability score.

Asylum seekers crossing the English Channel are allegedly being recruited as drug mules, swallowing packets of Class A narcotics to smuggle into Great Britain. This development suggests a growing collaboration between smugglers and drug traffickers, with migrants offered free or discounted passage in exchange for their services. Undercover reporters claim that migrants are promised VIP crossings and placed on boats with women and children to avoid scrutiny. British authorities deny these allegations, stating that every illegal arrival undergoes security checks and searches. However, the situation underscores concerns about criminal networks exploiting migration routes.

Bipartisan US congressmen to meet with Canadian ambassador ahead of USMCA review; discuss potential renegotiation, particularly on dairy exports, as key committee members prepare for July summit and January report.

New report reveals Netflixs significant contribution to LGBTQ themes in childrens programming, with one-third of all shows rated for kids featuring such content. This trend is particularly prevalent in TV-G and TV-Y seven programs, and even extends to preschoolers shows. Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America, expresses concern over the widespread integration of these themes, especially in content for the youngest viewers. The study also highlights a parallel rise in LGBTQ identification among young people, with Gallup data showing a doubling of Generation Z LGBTQ self-identification from eleven percent in 2017 to over twenty percent in 2023. This surge in representation in childrens entertainment seemed to spike around 2021, during the COVID lockdown period when children spent more time streaming digital content.