Stories from Washington · United States

The federal government is requesting information about minors who have received gender-affirming care. The request was filed by the Department of Justice. The specific nature of the information sought is not detailed. This initiative is being handled by the Department of Health and Human Services.

A call is being made for senators to reject the "Save Our Bacon Act" (SOB Act), a factory farm bill. Concerns are raised about foreign ownership of American agricultural assets, with 40% of pigs reportedly owned by Chinese and Brazilian companies.

A large retail theft ring operating across the United States has been targeted by law enforcement. The ring is accused of operating in at least nine different states.

A new Congressional Budget Office report projects that Donald Trump's proposed antimissile shield, referred to as 'Golden Dome,' would cost more than $1 trillion. This estimate is largely based on a previous executive order.

The President stated his team will take action in March, aiming to benefit the Iranian people. This initiative is projected to be the highest since May 2023, excluding food and energy prices.

The head of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing scrutiny, particularly regarding his handling of drug approvals. This comes amid broader concerns about the agency's processes.

The US labor market added 200,000 non-farm payroll jobs in April, exceeding projections. Total non-farm payrolls increased by 272,000 in April, significantly surpassing the 175,000 increase projected by a Bloomberg survey.

Music publishers have filed a lawsuit against AI developer Anthropic. The publishers allege copyright infringement. The publishers claim Anthropic's AI models were trained on copyrighted music without permission.

President Trump reportedly called the agency's commissioner, Dr. Marty McCary, urging him to approve an authorization. McCary approved it on Friday after initially facing pressure.

Upcoming talks between the United States and China will include discussions on stability in the Taiwan Strait. Shipping routes and military strategy are connected, with the US focusing attention on the Taiwan Strait.