Politics
Political tensions rise amid medical school funding concerns
Federal policies may be making it harder for aspiring doctors to attend medical school, exacerbating a physician shortage. Meanwhile, reports suggest the CIA warned Russia against attacking NATO during Director John Ratcliffe's visit.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
The Hill
A surprise visit to Moscow by the head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) served to warn Russia against launching an attack against NATO countries, according to multiple reports. President Trump described CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s trip as “semi-routine” in an interview on Wednesday, and Ba
2026-08-27 14:56 UTC
The Hill
At the very moment our nation needs more doctors, federal policy may be making it more difficult for talented young people to become one.
2026-08-27 15:00 UTC