Germany & Ukraine: Security Guarantees & Troop Deployment
Germany weighs security guarantees for Ukraine, focusing on technical and military aid. Troop deployment is unlikely. Discussions involve US, EU, and potential Article 5-like protection.
Merz Reverses Course on NATO, Affirms U.S. Importance
German Chancellor Merz, after previous doubts, now affirms U.S. importance to NATO and signals unity. He emphasizes efficiency and commercial reform within the alliance, praising a shift in the American stance.
HHS to lay off 10,000 employees and cut overall workforce by 20,000
"HHS workers have dedicated their careers to serving the American people, and sending any of them to the unemployment lines is nothing short of an intentional effort to weaken government and destroy the world’s finest public health system."
Lawmakers want to enhance HHS cyber engagement with health care orgs
The growing number of cyberattacks targeting the U.S. health care sector in recent years has pushed a bipartisan group of senators to propose legislation that seeks to bolster institutions’ security practices and enhance engagement with federal agencies.
Inside the HHS reorganization to prioritize AI and emerging tech
The Department of Health and Human Services announced in July that it was reorganizing its internal operations to place more of an emphasis on data and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.