CNN 5 Things Trans Youth Care Ban, Brown Shooting Suspect, Kennedy Center Renamed and more
Dec 18, 2025
The latest health policy changes propose banning transgender medical treatments for minors under Medicare and Medicaid. There's a breakthrough in the investigation of the Brown University shooting with a suspect linked to an MIT professor's murder. A tragic plane crash in North Carolina claims the life of a former NASCAR driver and his family. Over 60 new photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have been released, sparking further discussions. Plus, the Kennedy Center has been officially renamed after Donald J. Trump, adding a twist to the ongoing legal saga.
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Federal Move To Restrict Trans Youth Care
- The federal government plans to block transgender care for minors by cutting hospitals and doctors off from Medicare and Medicaid participation.
- Medical groups warn this move intrudes on patient-physician relationships and could jeopardize broader care.
Marijuana Rescheduling Aims To Boost Research
- The administration also eased federal restrictions on marijuana by reclassifying its scheduling to explore medicinal benefits.
- Doctors say rescheduling from Schedule I to III makes medical research and data collection easier.
Potential Break In Brown Shooting Probe
- Investigators say they've identified a suspect in the Brown University shooting and have an arrest warrant.
- Authorities are probing whether that suspect connects to an MIT professor's murder after new information emerged.