CDC advisory panel votes to limit hepatitis B vaccines for newborns

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 Following the incident, his temporary nonimmigrant visa was revoked by the US Department of Homeland Security, which described the event as an 'anti-semitic shooting incident.'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.

Vanity Fair has announced the termination of its association with Olivia Nuzzi, the magazine's former west coast editor, following a mutual decision amid controversy surrounding her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a presidential candidate. This decision comes as Vanity Fair seeks to distance itself from the ethical implications of Nuzzi's personal connections, particularly in light of her recent memoir detailing her experiences during the 2024 campaign.

Jacelynn Guzman, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen, was filmed on home security video being pursued by masked federal agents in New Orleans, expressing her confusion over being targeted, which she attributes to her ethnicity. This incident occurred amid heightened immigration enforcement actions under the Trump administration, raising concerns about racial profiling in such operations.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to expand the U.S. travel ban to over 30 countries, following a recent incident involving the fatal shooting of a National Guard member by an Afghan national. This expansion reflects ongoing national security concerns and aims to address perceived threats from specific nations.

A key U.S. advisory panel, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), is set to vote on a controversial change to the longstanding recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination in newborns, following two prior postponements and a contentious meeting. The vote was delayed to allow members additional time to review the proposed changes to the vaccine guidelines.

A CDC advisory panel voted to discontinue the recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, a decision that could limit access to this preventive measure for many families, particularly those in lower-income brackets.

The US military conducted a strike in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of four individuals believed to be involved in drug smuggling. This attack has drawn renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration's military campaign against alleged drug traffickers in the region.