"Advocates for the #LGBTQ+ community claimed a win this week after the #TrumpAdministration pledged to reinstate the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline specialized support program tailored to their needs.

"During a Senate hearing earlier this week, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked whether he would commit to restoring the tailored line for LGBTQ+ callers to 988, as required by law, after the Trump administration removed it last summer." https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/generalpsychiatry/120949

In 8 weeks, the Iran war has dented the U.S. economy. The damage could linger, economists say. – CBS News…

In the eight weeks since the Iran war started, the conflict has driven gas prices above $4 a gallon, strained homebuyers and pushed inflation to its highest level in nearly two years. Even if the war ends soon, Americans are likely to feel the financial sting for months, economists say... #iran #IranWar #usiranwar #trumpadministration #unitedstates #uspolitics…

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“Mentally wrong”: Trump passes out in Oval Office, reawakens, then passes out again – LGBTQ Nation…

#DonaldTrump is facing scrutiny online after a clip went viral showing him falling asleep in the Oval Office during a press event, waking up, and falling asleep again... #politics #uspolitics #trumpadministration

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Home - CBSNews.com | The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say

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In the eight weeks since the Iran war began, the conflict has pushed U.S. gasoline prices above $4 a gallon, driven Brent crude up 44% to $105 a barrel, and lifted inflation to its highest level in nearly two years, prompting economists to warn of lingering economic damage. Disruption of oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz has raised energy costs, which are expected to stay above pre‑war levels throughout 2026, dampening consumer purchasing power, inflating grocery and travel expenses, and potentially trimming U.S. GDP growth by about 0.3 percentage points this year. While higher‑income households have kept spending resilient, broader economic headwinds—rising energy prices, AI‑related job cuts, and ongoing tariff uncertainty—are likely to keep inflation elevated and strain the broader economy for months to come.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-war-economic-impact-gas-prices-inflation-2026/

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