CDC advisory panel votes to limit hepatitis B vaccines for newborns

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to change its long-standing guidance on hepatitis B vaccination, marking a significant shift in public health policy. This decision comes after extensive discussions and debates within the committee, reflecting a response to evolving public health needs and concerns about vaccination practices.

Carlos Portugal Gouvea, a visiting professor at Harvard, was arrested by ICE after discharging a pellet gun outside a Massachusetts synagogue on the eve of Yom Kippur. He claimed he was unaware of the holiday or the location of his actions. Following the incident, his temporary nonimmigrant visa was revoked by the US Department of Homeland Security, which described the event as an 'anti-semitic shooting incident.'

A judge in California has expressed skepticism regarding the Trump administration's justification for maintaining control over national guard troops deployed in Los Angeles amid ongoing protests related to immigration raids. The federal government had federalized the state's national guard in June, deploying approximately 4,000 troops despite opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom, who deemed the move unprecedented and illegal, prompting a lawsuit from the state.

Most universities are resisting the Trump administration's ban on diversity-themed essays in student applications, despite threats of federal funding cuts and investigations. This defiance highlights a significant clash between educational institutions and federal policies aimed at limiting discussions on diversity and inclusion.

The Pentagon has confirmed it will continue military strikes targeting alleged drug trafficking boats, despite calls from lawmakers for increased transparency and oversight regarding these operations. This decision follows a controversial double tap strike that resulted in significant scrutiny of the Trump administration's approach to drug-related military actions.

The Trump administration has released a new national security strategy that shifts the focus from Middle Eastern terrorism to threats from the Western Hemisphere, emphasizing border security and mass migration as primary concerns. This marks a significant change in U.S. national security priorities.

Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., has publicly criticized the CDC's recent decision to roll back its recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, labeling it 'a mistake' that could jeopardize public health. This change follows a series of contentious discussions among CDC advisory panel members, reflecting a significant shift from previous guidelines.

The Trump administration has introduced a new national security strategy that aims to revive the Monroe Doctrine, focusing on countering foreign influence in the Western Hemisphere. This approach is part of a broader effort to reassert American power and interests in the region.