'Unacceptable': Republicans frustrated with FDA chief Makary's lack of answers on abortion pill

House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced a health care plan as Republicans in Congress struggle to find a unified alternative to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, with a critical deadline approaching. The lack of consensus among GOP lawmakers has raised concerns about their ability to effectively address health care issues for millions of Americans.

House Democrats, led by Rep. Jared Golden, are urging the Senate to reverse a Trump-era executive order that limited the power of federal worker unions, following a rare bipartisan vote in the House where 20 Republicans joined Democrats in support of the repeal.

The Trump administration has paused visas and other programs that allowed Afghans, including those who assisted U.S. troops, to enter the United States legally. This decision has sparked pushback from some Republicans who are concerned about the implications for Afghan allies seeking refuge.

Republicans are grappling with their longstanding struggle to repeal or replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a challenge that has resurfaced as a significant political issue this week. Despite efforts, the party remains divided and lacks a cohesive strategy to address the ACA's subsidies, which are set to expire soon.

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at establishing federal regulations for artificial intelligence (AI), which seeks to override state-level laws. This move has intensified divisions within the Republican Party, as some members express discomfort with the centralization of authority over AI regulation.

Indiana State Senator Mike Bohacek, a Republican, publicly expressed his dissent by voting against a congressional redistricting plan that aimed to create two additional Republican-leaning House seats. This decision was part of a broader vote in the Indiana Senate, which resulted in a significant majority opposing the plan, with a final tally of 31 to 19.

The FDA has announced a recall of cinnamon distributed in California and other states due to potential lead contamination, prompting consumers to check their spice racks for affected products. This recall highlights ongoing concerns regarding food safety and contamination risks in the food supply chain.

The Indiana Senate has rejected a congressional redistricting map that aimed to create two additional Republican-leaning House seats, marking a significant political defeat for former President Donald Trump, who had actively supported the proposal. The vote concluded with a majority opposing the plan, reflecting internal divisions within the Republican Party in Indiana.