U.S. Reviews Israeli Pledge to Uphold International Law

TL/DR - The State Department has received Israel's assurances that its use of U.S.-supplied defense equipment does not violate international humanitarian or U.S. human rights law. Israel and the Biden administration are currently in a debate over Israel's plan for a military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. If Israel's assurances are…

Post-Pandemic Patient Safety Ratings Still Falling

TL/DR - Patient safety indicators have not rebounded since the pandemic, according to two new reports. US federal officials aim to return to pre-pandemic safety levels by 2025 and target a further 25% reduction in patient harms by 2030. The reports highlight significant worsening of key patient safety measures during the first two years of the…

Trump Fails to Secure $464 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case

TL/DR - Lawyers for former President Donald Trump stated they cannot post a $464 million bond in a New York civil fraud case, thereby preventing the NY Attorney General’s Office from collecting the judgment against Trump while he tries to appeal. Trump and his adult sons were ordered to pay $355 million plus interest for over a decade of fraud,…