Trump Executive Order Restricts ‘Gain of Function’ Research on Pathogens
Scientists have long debated the merits and risks of tinkering with viruses and bacteria, which the president claims caused the coronavirus pandemic.
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Signal Clone Used by Waltz Suspends Service After ‘Security Incident’
The clone, TeleMessage, was the subject of a reported hack in which the contents of some direct messages and group chats were stolen.
Trump Administration Disqualifies Harvard From Future Research Grants
A letter from Linda McMahon, the education secretary, said the college leaders must demonstrate more responsible management of the university before receiving additional federal grants.
Trump Administration Asks Court to Dismiss Abortion Pill Case
The request echoes the position the Biden administration took in the case in January, surprising some observers.
Trump Denies Posting Image of Himself as Pope, Laughing Off Critics
The president suggested Catholics, who have criticized the apparently A.I.-generated image, were not offended, and said that anyone who was “can’t take a joke.”
Amid Trump Cuts, Officials Resign From the National Endowment for the Arts
Senior officials announced their resignations after the Trump administration withdrew grants from arts organizations around the country.
Brian Kemp Won’t Run for Senate in Georgia, Giving Ossoff a Lift
The popular two-term governor of Georgia had been seen as the strongest potential Republican challenger to Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat.
Scott Bessent Urges Investors to Bet on Trump’s Economic Plan
The Treasury secretary urged executives and entrepreneurs to look beyond the Trump administration’s trade agenda.
Trump Offers to Pay Immigrants Who Deport Themselves
The administration says the program to pay migrants $1,000 once their travel home is confirmed will save money because of how expensive it is to find, detain and deport people.
UnitedHealth’s Move to End Cyberattack Loan Lifeline Upsets Medical Providers
The company lent roughly $9 billion to practices affected by a vast cyberattack on its payment systems last year. Medical practices are now suing the health care colossus, saying it is pressuring them to repay funds.