In 1994 I took a group of foster children to SeaWorld as part of my Wednesday’s Child series. While the kids had fun, there was a distant sadness to Jamie, who was 11 at the time.

Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew (N.J.) said his party will “get killed” in the 2026 midterms if it does not address rising health care costs. “We need to deal with [health care] now because, number one, ...

A Colorado U.S. House Republican who is among a handful of lawmakers from his party supporting an extension of soon-to-expire health care subsidies is offering a new plan for how the measure can win ...

Fog will dissipate rapidly this morning. Expect a warm one the next few days ahead of a cold front. First freeze of the season likely next week. Senate to vote Friday on pathway to end shutdown Dallas ...

Here's how you can submit letters to the Public Pulse opinion section. Recently, I outlined the serious issues facing the U.S. health care system and the urgent need for all stakeholders — insurance ...

Quality Care for Children President and CEO Ellyn Cochran explains how the federal shutdown’s funding freeze is straining Georgia’s early education system. Trump Suffers Major Loss in Medicaid Case ...

AMES, Iowa — The Arizona State football team took to the field at Jack Trice Stadium for a Big 12 showdown against Iowa State, the team it defeated for a conference championship 11 months ago. Many of ...

Ohio doctors and health advocates are urging Congress to extend enhanced tax credits for health insurance. Without the extension, over half a million Ohioans could face significantly higher insurance ...

CHICAGO (AP) — An employee of a Chicago day care center and preschool was detained by immigration agents at work as children were being dropped off Wednesday, according to witnesses, reflecting the ...