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07/28/2026 · Fayette County
HHS Drops Plan to Withhold Funding Over Gender-Affirming Care
The Department of Health and Human Services has decided against a directive that would have allowed the agency to cut Medicare and Medicaid funding. This decision affects hospitals providing gender-affirming care to minors nationwide.
McConnell Hospitalized After Fall, Addresses Health Silence
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, confirmed a fall resulted in his hospitalization. He addressed his extended silence, attributing it to a generational reluctance in discussing vulnerabilities.
07/28/2026
Proposed Legislation Targets Practices Aimed at Changing Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
Government officials announced a proposed Bill designed to address practices intended to modify an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The new legislation includes provisions for jail time and monetary fines without upper limits.
07/28/2026
Trump Seeks Birthright Citizenship Case Rehearing, Court Orders Carroll Payment Release
Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday his intention to ask the Supreme Court to rehear a case regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship. Separately, a federal judge ordered Trump to release nearly $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll, rejecting a delay request.
07/28/2026
Declassified Documents Offer Glimpse Into 2020 Election Security Inquiries
Declassified government documents, some containing redactions, have been reviewed as part of an examination into allegations of election insecurity following the 2020 presidential election. The BBC Verify team conducted the review.
07/28/2026
Ukraine Appoints Interim Defense Chief Amid Leadership Change
Ukraine now operates under an interim defense minister. This change occurred Friday, following a government reshuffle from the previous day. The shift in leadership follows more than four years of conflict with Russia.
07/28/2026
Three U.S. Service Members Killed Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
Three U.S. service members died since Friday. This occurred during heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. Separately, Hunter Biden spoke about addiction and public scrutiny.
07/28/2026
US Military Recovers Remains in Jordan, Reports Death in Iraq Incident
The U.S. military announced the recovery of unidentified human remains in Jordan during a search for a missing service member. This development follows an Iranian missile and drone attack. Separately, a U.S. service member died in an incident in Iraq.
07/28/2026
Secretary Rubio Addresses Press on Global Issues, Diplomacy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with reporters at Joint Base Andrews on July 19, 2026. He spoke about the World Cup, the upcoming visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, ongoing strikes against Iran, and aid for earthquake-stricken Venezuela.
07/28/2026