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HHS probing hospital over firing of nurse who blew whistle on minors getting gender treatments

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is probing «a major pediatric teaching hospital» over the alleged firing of a nurse who sought a religious exemption to avoid administering puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to children.
«The Department will robustly enforce federal laws protecting these courageous whistleblowers, including laws that protect healthcare professionals from being forced to violate their religious beliefs or moral convictions,» Acting HHS OCR Director Anthony Archeval said in a statement.
While HHS has not confirmed the hospital’s identity, it is believed to be Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) — the largest children’s hospital in the U.S. — as the investigation follows whistleblower nurse Vanessa Sivadge’s testimony on Capitol Hill. Sivadge first came forward publicly in June 2024 and was later fired in August 2024.
Protesters during a rally at Churchill Square in support of trans youth in Alberta following the ‘Sing With Love’ concert at McDougall United Church, on Feb. 11, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Sivadge told lawmakers that she had witnessed «disturbing trends and concerning practices» relating to the treatment of children diagnosed with gender dysphoria. She also said that she «observed the powerful and irreversible effects» of treatments that patients were told were «lifesaving.»
«I witnessed firsthand how doctors emotionally blackmailed parents by telling them that if they did not affirm their child’s false identity, their child would harm themselves. In particular, I was saddened to see young girls suffering from profound mental health struggles like depression and anxiety, many of whom had also suffered sexual abuse or trauma, persuaded by doctors at Texas Children’s that a hormone would resolve their gender confusion,» Sivadge told lawmakers.

Dr. Eithan Haim speaks to the media after appearing for an arraignment hearing Monday, June 17, 2024, in Houston. Haim, who calls himself a whistleblower on transgender care for minors has been indicted on federal charges of illegally obtaining private information on patients who were not under his care, with intent to cause harm to the nation’s largest pediatric hospital. He has pleaded not guilty. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
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Dr. Eithan Haim, who was accused of violating HIPAA while in surgical training at Baylor College of Medicine, which is affiliated with TCH, also blew the whistle on the hospital for «lying about the existence of its transgender program.» The Biden DOJ brought charges against Haim for the alleged HIPAA violations, but the case was ultimately dropped under the Trump administration.
Haim claimed the hospital was engaging in fraudulent billing practices to hide the fact that it was carrying out transgender procedures on minors even though it was against Texas law. This included recording mastectomies as «breast reduction» surgeries and billing testosterone prescribed to a teen girl under a male diagnosis.

HHS memo reminds hospitals and providers about Trump’s policies forbidding child mutilation. (Getty Images)
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In her testimony, Sivadge said that federal agents came to her home when investigating the whistleblower, now known to be Haim, because of her objections to transgender medicine. She described the interaction as intimidating and said that one of the special agents «effectively asked me to compromise my Christian beliefs and made veiled threats regarding my career and safety if I didn’t comply with their demands.»
Sivadge’s attorney filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on April 11, alleging that she «observed TCH doctors, after very little deliberation or critical analysis, embarking children on dangerous and often irreversible courses of ‘gender-affirming’ treatment.»
According to the complaint, TCH «temporarily» paused «gender-affirming services» for minors after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in February 2022 that such treatments could constitute child abuse. The treatments were banned in the state following the passage of a bill in May 2023, which went into effect in September 2023. According to Sivadge’s attorney, she asked to be transferred back to cardiology in May 2024, citing her religious beliefs.
Sivadge publicly blew the whistle on TCH on June 18, 2024, and was asked not to report to work the next day, according to the complaint. Just days later, on June 21, she was placed on administrative leave and was officially terminated in August 2024. TCH alleged that the termination of her employment was due to improper access to medical records.
On Jan. 28, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the «Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation» order, which prevents minors from undergoing transgender treatments. In accordance with this order, HHS has issued guidelines for prospective whistleblowers.
Fox News has reached out to TCH and HHS for comment.
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‘Seditious Six’ Democrat lawmakers probed by Trump threaten legal battle

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The six Democrats who urged U.S. service members to «refuse illegal orders» are threatening a legal battle with President Donald Trump over what they see as a «weaponization» of the Department of Justice (DOJ).
On Wednesday, four House Democrats — Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo.; Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H.; Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa.; and Chris Deluzio, D-Pa. — hinted they had prepared for a case of their own after they escaped an indictment Tuesday evening.
«Yesterday, the Trump Department of Justice tried and failed to indict us on criminal charges based on a video that we filmed last year simply reminding our fellow service members to follow the law and the Constitution,» Crow said. «They failed, and they will always fail.
REPUBLICAN COMBAT VETERANS URGE TROOPS TO ‘STAND STRONG’ AFTER DEMOCRATS’ ‘ILLEGAL ORDERS’ MESSAGE
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., told CBS’ «Face The Nation» why it was important to warn U.S. troops about handling President Trump’s «unlawful» orders. (Tom Williams/Getty)
«We are taking names,» Crow said. «We are creating lists. My lawyers just sent a letter today to the Department of Justice, putting them on notice that there will be costs.»
Crow did not expand on what kind of suit he would pursue.
The «Seditious Six,» as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called the group of military veteran Democrats, posted a video to social media in November 2025 urging service members to ignore commands that violated the Constitution.
«Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution. Right now, the threats coming to our Constitution aren’t just coming from abroad but from right here at home,» they urged. «Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution.»
In response, the Department of Justice launched a probe of the group, weighing whether their calls had amounted to sedition.
After those charges fell flat Tuesday, Democrats in the Senate who had also participated in the video similarly blasted the DOJ’s probe.
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Sen. Slotkin came under fire from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth after sharing a video urging troops to defy «illegal» orders. (Getty Images)
«This is outrageous,» said Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. «I want to be clear about something. This is not a good news story. This is a story about how Donald Trump and his cronies are trying to break our system in order to silence anyone who lawfully speaks out against them.»
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., who also appeared in the video, echoed Kelly’s framing.
«The president has used our justice system to weaponize (it) against his perceived enemies,» Slotkin said. «I think that we’ve come to a really sad moment in America, where the paradigm of leadership has become completely reversed in 2026. Instead of looking to our elected leaders, like the president, as setting an example, it is now up to individual citizens in their private capacity to uphold the values of democracy, free speech, liberty, justice.»
When asked how he would distinguish between political prosecution and a good-faith effort to uphold the law, Crow pointed to past statements from the administration but declined to offer a litmus test for future cases.
«I’ve learned to take Donald Trump’s words and to listen to him,» Crow said. «He actually came right out and said what he thought about this and said this is because he wants to silence political opposition. So, let’s actually just listen to what the man says.»
DEM CONGRESSMAN PRESSED ON WHAT TRUMP ORDERS ‘SPECIFICALLY’ WERE ILLEGAL

President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One en route to Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2025. (Pete Marovich/Getty Images)
Trump has accused the six lawmakers of being «traitors» who engaged in «sedition at the highest level» and «should be in jail.»
He even suggested they should be executed over the video, although he later retracted that comment.
Crow declined to answer questions about when he would press his legal strategy and hinted that it might depend on what Trump does next.
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«So, that’s actually a ball that’s in the Trump administration’s court,» Crow said. «We’ve been very clear about our position and that it needs to stop. If it doesn’t stop, then we’ll take all necessary actions.»
The Department of Justice did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Joaquín Sabina cumple 77 años: el retrato de un artista que eligió retirarse en la cima

Joaquín Sabina cumple 77 años. Nacido en Úbeda, Jaén, el 12 de febrero de 1949, el cantautor, poeta y pintor español celebra un nuevo aniversario tras una vida dedicada a la música, la literatura y el arte. Reconocido por su voz rasgada y letras cargadas de ironía, se retiró oficialmente de los escenarios en 2025, tras una extensa gira de despedida. La noticia de su cumpleaños convoca a fanáticos y colegas de todo el mundo, que recuerdan su legado y su influencia en la cultura hispanohablante.
A lo largo de su carrera, editó 17 discos de estudio y 7 en directo lo que lo llevó a forjar una trayectoria repleta de éxitos. Según información de RockFM, su último álbum, “Lo niego todo”, marcó el cierre de una etapa y fue presentado en una gira internacional que agotó localidades en España, América Latina y ciudades como Londres y París.
De acuerdo con CMTV, Sabina comenzó su camino musical en los 70′, tras exiliarse en Londres durante la dictadura franquista, y regresó a España para consolidarse como una de las figuras más influyentes de la música popular. El artista colaboró con músicos como Joan Manuel Serrat, Fito Páez y Leiva, y escribió clásicos como “19 días y 500 noches”, “Y nos dieron las diez” y “Contigo”.
Según Vanitatis, Sabina afronta su retiro con estabilidad económica y una vida tranquila junto a su esposa Jimena Coronado, quien gestiona gran parte de sus actividades. La empresa Ultramarinos Finos, propiedad del cantante y de Coronado, administra sus derechos de autor y activos inmobiliarios, lo que le permite mantener una situación financiera saneada.

A pesar de haber reducido sus actividades tras el retiro, continúa vinculado a proyectos relacionados con la investigación y el desarrollo, e invierte en agrupaciones de interés económico en el ámbito científico.
Durante su juventud, Sabina se definió como una figura rebelde. Nació en una familia tradicional, hijo de un inspector de policía y una ama de casa, y creció en un entorno marcado por la disciplina.

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Según relató en entrevistas recogidas por Esquire y ElNacional.cat, su relación con sus padres estuvo llena de conflictos. El propio Sabina recordó que fue la “oveja negra” de la familia y que sus padres nunca llegaron a presenciar su éxito artístico, algo que considera una de sus grandes penas personales.
En los años 70′, tras enfrentarse al régimen franquista, se exilió en Londres, donde vivió bajo el nombre de Mariano Zugasti y conoció a personajes que marcaron su vida, como Sonia, una mujer a la que describió como intensa y misteriosa.

La vida sentimental de Sabina también estuvo llena de episodios singulares. Contrajo matrimonio por primera vez en Londres con la argentina Lucía Inés Correa. En su regreso a España, formó pareja con Isabel Oliart, con quien tuvo dos hijas.
Su relación más duradera es con Jimena Coronado, fotógrafa peruana que fue su compañera y apoyo incondicional en los momentos más difíciles. Sabina reconoció que la presencia de Coronado fue vital para superar etapas complicadas, incluidas enfermedades y caídas que marcaron sus últimos años de carrera.

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Su obra trascendió la música. Además de sus discos, publicó libros de poemas y colaboró en proyectos literarios y audiovisuales. El documental “Sintiéndolo mucho”, dirigido por Fernando León de Aranoa, expuso la faceta más íntima del artista, mostrando su vida cotidiana, sus amistades y su proceso creativo.
La película, estrenada en 2022, fue bien recibida por la crítica y permitió a los seguidores conocer detalles inéditos sobre la personalidad y los miedos del cantante.

Entre las curiosidades de su vida, destaca su afición por el tabaco y su reconocida pasión por el Atlético de Madrid. Sabina nunca se consideró parte del movimiento cultural de la Movida Madrileña, aunque compartió escenario con figuras de la época en bares emblemáticos como La Mandrágora.
En una entrevista, Joan Manuel Serrat, su amigo y colaborador, reveló que Sabina prefiere el contacto personal y rara vez atiende el teléfono, delegando esa tarea en su esposa. Esta costumbre refuerza el perfil bohemio y reservado que el artista cultivó durante décadas.

El cantante vivió episodios de salud que pusieron en riesgo su carrera. Sufrió un infarto cerebral en 2001 y una caída sobre el escenario en 2020 que lo llevó a la unidad de cuidados intensivos. A pesar de estos contratiempos, siguió componiendo, grabando y actuando hasta su retiro. Las giras de despedida, especialmente la titulada “Hola y adiós”, reunieron a miles de seguidores y cerraron una etapa marcada por la cercanía con su público.
En lo económico, Sabina superó conflictos judiciales con la Agencia Tributaria española, que le exigió el pago de sumas millonarias por derechos de autor. Según Vanitatis, resolvió sus problemas fiscales y consolidó una estructura financiera sólida.

Asimismo, en la actualidad, el cantante, ya retirado, disfruta de la tranquilidad en su residencia madrileña, donde dedica tiempo a la pintura, la literatura y el reencuentro con la vida cotidiana. Como expresó en una reciente entrevista, su mayor deseo es volver a entrar en un bar sin ser reconocido y disfrutar de una cerveza en la barra.
El legado de Joaquín Sabina permanece vigente en la música y la cultura de habla hispana, reflejando una vida de rebeldía, talento y búsqueda de libertad.
77 años de historia, una obra que marcó generaciones y una despedida a la altura de su leyenda. Sabina cierra el telón con libertad, estabilidad y el reconocimiento de millones de seguidores. Su influencia perdura en cada verso, cada canción y cada historia compartida.
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