The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs canceled multiple electronic health record modernization contracts, affecting system improvements crucial for patient safety. The terminated contracts involved several veteran-owned businesses. The cuts are part of a broader reduction, with $900 million saved aimed at redirecting funds to healthcare services, despite concerns about the impact on veteran care quality and data integration.

Federal judge blocks bans on SNAP use for soda
A federal judge has blocked bans on the usage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for soda enacted by the Trump administration. “Congress defined


