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- 1US Military disables ad trackers over troop safety fears●US Military disables ad trackers amid concerns over troops' safety
The US military has moved to disable advertising trackers after concerns that the data they collect could expose the locations and movements of American service members. The reported worry is that ad-tracking information, if obtained by adversaries such as Iran, could be used to monitor or target troops. The move highlights growing alarm over how commercial data trails can compromise operational security.
- 2White House rule would bar federal funds for voter registration drives●A new White House rule would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives, including one
The Trump administration has proposed a new White House rule that would prohibit the use of federal grant money for voter registration drives, including programs that help disabled Americans register and vote. Reporting by ProPublica frames the measure as part of a broader administration effort to restrict voting access. Critics say it would cut off support for voters who rely on assistance, while supporters argue federal funds should not underwrite registration activity.
- 3White House Rule Would Cut Voting Aid for Disabled Americans●This White House Plan Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote
A new Office of Management and Budget rule would bar the use of federal grant money for voter registration drives, threatening funding that helps disabled Americans register and vote. Critics, including ProPublica's reporting on the plan, say it is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to restrict voting access and could leave disability rights organizations without key resources ahead of future elections.
- 4Caterpillar dealer sued over discarded fitness test▼Caterpillar dealer faces ADA suit over fitness test it already scrapped
A US Caterpillar dealership is facing a lawsuit under the Americans with Disabilities Act over a pre-employment fitness test it required of job candidates, even though the company had already discontinued the test. The case raises questions about whether dropping a disputed screening practice is enough to avoid liability for its past use, and it is drawing attention from HR and employment law observers tracking disability discrimination claims.
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A new policy paper from The Hamilton Project, published through Brookings, argues that Medicare's home health benefit needs structural reform. The authors examine how the program pays for and delivers home-based care, and propose changes aimed at expanding access while controlling costs. The analysis is drawing attention among health policy experts as lawmakers weigh the future of care for older and disabled Americans.
- 6White House Proposal Threatens Voting Access for Disabled Americans●“A Massive Power Grab”: White House Proposal Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote
ProPublica reports that a White House proposal could strip funding that helps disabled Americans vote, with critics calling it "a massive power grab." The funding supports accessible voting programs that assist people with disabilities in casting ballots. The proposal has sparked concern among disability rights advocates who warn it could reduce voter access for a vulnerable population ahead of upcoming elections.