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Alstein reports these Planned Parenthood chapters received notices earlier this week saying their funding is being temporarily withheld.
The organizations were given 10 days to show they will comply with Trump's orders. After that, the administration will let them know whether the grants are suspended or terminated altogether. Other providers that receive money through the federal family planning program received similar notices and had their funds frozen or received less than expected.
The organizations were given 10 days to show they will comply with Trump's orders. After that, the administration will let them know whether the grants are suspended or terminated altogether. Other providers that receive money through the federal family planning program received similar notices and had their funds frozen or received less than expected.
The organizations were given 10 days to show they will comply with Trump's orders. After that, the administration will let them know whether the grants are suspended or terminated altogether. Other providers that receive money through the federal family planning program received similar notices and had their funds frozen or received less than expected.
Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood also appeared before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. NPR described it as a case that isn't really about abortion, except that it is. The court is considering whether a state, in this case South Carolina, can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program and bar patients from suing to enforce their right to pick a medical provider.
Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood also appeared before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. NPR described it as a case that isn't really about abortion, except that it is. The court is considering whether a state, in this case South Carolina, can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program and bar patients from suing to enforce their right to pick a medical provider.
Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood also appeared before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. NPR described it as a case that isn't really about abortion, except that it is. The court is considering whether a state, in this case South Carolina, can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program and bar patients from suing to enforce their right to pick a medical provider.
Alstein reports the conservative justices seem sympathetic to South Carolina's argument, and she says the result of this Supreme Court decision, along with the previously mentioned cuts, could have a big impact on the organization's future.
Alstein reports the conservative justices seem sympathetic to South Carolina's argument, and she says the result of this Supreme Court decision, along with the previously mentioned cuts, could have a big impact on the organization's future.
Alstein reports the conservative justices seem sympathetic to South Carolina's argument, and she says the result of this Supreme Court decision, along with the previously mentioned cuts, could have a big impact on the organization's future.
Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. The price of gold is hitting all-time highs this week as investors are growing worried about market instability and the impact Trump's tariffs may have on the economy. Gold futures are up more than 18 percent since the start of the year, with some analysts predicting the price will continue to soar over the next few months.
Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. The price of gold is hitting all-time highs this week as investors are growing worried about market instability and the impact Trump's tariffs may have on the economy. Gold futures are up more than 18 percent since the start of the year, with some analysts predicting the price will continue to soar over the next few months.
Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. The price of gold is hitting all-time highs this week as investors are growing worried about market instability and the impact Trump's tariffs may have on the economy. Gold futures are up more than 18 percent since the start of the year, with some analysts predicting the price will continue to soar over the next few months.
The S&P 500, meanwhile, is down more than 4% over the same period. While gold frenzies in times of economic uncertainty are nothing new, a financial planner who spoke to NPR urged caution. He said, remember that gold doesn't pay interest, it doesn't pay dividends, and like anything else, what goes up can always come back down.
The S&P 500, meanwhile, is down more than 4% over the same period. While gold frenzies in times of economic uncertainty are nothing new, a financial planner who spoke to NPR urged caution. He said, remember that gold doesn't pay interest, it doesn't pay dividends, and like anything else, what goes up can always come back down.
The S&P 500, meanwhile, is down more than 4% over the same period. While gold frenzies in times of economic uncertainty are nothing new, a financial planner who spoke to NPR urged caution. He said, remember that gold doesn't pay interest, it doesn't pay dividends, and like anything else, what goes up can always come back down.
In international news, people in Myanmar are continuing to dig through the rubble after a devastating earthquake left more than 3,000 people dead and destroyed thousands of buildings, homes, and other structures. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake took place along Myanmar's Segang Fault.
In international news, people in Myanmar are continuing to dig through the rubble after a devastating earthquake left more than 3,000 people dead and destroyed thousands of buildings, homes, and other structures. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake took place along Myanmar's Segang Fault.
In international news, people in Myanmar are continuing to dig through the rubble after a devastating earthquake left more than 3,000 people dead and destroyed thousands of buildings, homes, and other structures. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake took place along Myanmar's Segang Fault.
an 800-mile fault line that scientists say has uncanny parallels to the San Andreas Fault in the western United States. Both fault lines measure around 750 to 800 miles and have plates passing by one another at equally fast rates. They're also both in extremely densely populated areas.