Joseph Choi 최명훈
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I cover healthcare at The Hill
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Learning this morning that the conductor of one of the small string orchestras in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance was Giancarlo Guerrero, formerly of the Nashville Symphony. I was fortunate enough to have performed with him a few times when I was younger.
February 9, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Learning this morning that the conductor of one of the small string orchestras in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance was Giancarlo Guerrero, formerly of the Nashville Symphony. I was fortunate enough to have performed with him a few times when I was younger.
What about that same-sex show with the scary Russian and the Asian-Canadian? Oh and they're on opposing sides.
February 2, 2026 at 5:56 AM
What about that same-sex show with the scary Russian and the Asian-Canadian? Oh and they're on opposing sides.
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In response to announcement that he will be a new CBS contributor, Andrew Huberman tweeted “I’ve always gone issue-by-issue on health & science, spoken to experts w/a range of takes & presented where I see the center of (data) mass pointed. I’ll do the same with @CBSNews”. In Sept he posted this:
January 28, 2026 at 1:44 AM
In response to announcement that he will be a new CBS contributor, Andrew Huberman tweeted “I’ve always gone issue-by-issue on health & science, spoken to experts w/a range of takes & presented where I see the center of (data) mass pointed. I’ll do the same with @CBSNews”. In Sept he posted this:
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Saint Paul @mayorher.bsky.social is defending against the occupation of the Twin Cities. Just 3 days into her tenure, Renee Nicole Good was murdered, and now Alex Pretti.
We discuss ICE targeting the Hmong and other AANHPI communities & how Minnesotans are fighting back.
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We discuss ICE targeting the Hmong and other AANHPI communities & how Minnesotans are fighting back.
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Saint Paul Mayor SLAMS Trump Over UNHINGED TAKEOVER
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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January 28, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Saint Paul @mayorher.bsky.social is defending against the occupation of the Twin Cities. Just 3 days into her tenure, Renee Nicole Good was murdered, and now Alex Pretti.
We discuss ICE targeting the Hmong and other AANHPI communities & how Minnesotans are fighting back.
youtu.be/jQmK-M6-x_k?...
We discuss ICE targeting the Hmong and other AANHPI communities & how Minnesotans are fighting back.
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NBC: Why did administration officials jump to conclusions on Pretti before an investigation had even been conducted?
LEAVITT: This has obviously been a very fluid and fast moving situation
LEAVITT: This has obviously been a very fluid and fast moving situation
January 26, 2026 at 6:32 PM
NBC: Why did administration officials jump to conclusions on Pretti before an investigation had even been conducted?
LEAVITT: This has obviously been a very fluid and fast moving situation
LEAVITT: This has obviously been a very fluid and fast moving situation
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January 24, 2026 at 6:36 PM
I commend my colleague @niallstanage.bsky.social for doing his job as a journalist and speaking truth to power. Having worked in the same newsroom as him for 5 years, I know him to be the furthest thing from a “hack.”
LEAVITT: Why was Renee Good unfortunately and tragically killed?
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I commend my colleague @niallstanage.bsky.social for doing his job as a journalist and speaking truth to power. Having worked in the same newsroom as him for 5 years, I know him to be the furthest thing from a “hack.”
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LEAVITT: Why was Renee Good unfortunately and tragically killed?
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
January 15, 2026 at 6:46 PM
LEAVITT: Why was Renee Good unfortunately and tragically killed?
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
Though RFK Jr. said in 2025 he would end the "war on saturated fats" with new dietary guidelines, the update issued on Wednesday keeps guidance that sat fats be 10 percent or less of daily diet.
"Intake of saturated fat should be limited to less than 10 percent of calories per day"
"Intake of saturated fat should be limited to less than 10 percent of calories per day"
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Though RFK Jr. said in 2025 he would end the "war on saturated fats" with new dietary guidelines, the update issued on Wednesday keeps guidance that sat fats be 10 percent or less of daily diet.
"Intake of saturated fat should be limited to less than 10 percent of calories per day"
"Intake of saturated fat should be limited to less than 10 percent of calories per day"
Doctors visits for flu-like illness are at an all-time recorded high (8.2%). They were close behind at the start of 2025 (7.8%) but before that the last time we approached these levels was in 2009 during the swine flu pandemic (7.7%).
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January 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Doctors visits for flu-like illness are at an all-time recorded high (8.2%). They were close behind at the start of 2025 (7.8%) but before that the last time we approached these levels was in 2009 during the swine flu pandemic (7.7%).
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Statement from Stand Up For Science: Politicizing the Childhood Vaccine Schedule Will Cost Lives.
"Under Secretary Kennedy’s leadership, this change will lead to preventable illness, death, and devastation for American families. Congress must act now to impeach and remove Secretary Kennedy."
"Under Secretary Kennedy’s leadership, this change will lead to preventable illness, death, and devastation for American families. Congress must act now to impeach and remove Secretary Kennedy."
January 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Statement from Stand Up For Science: Politicizing the Childhood Vaccine Schedule Will Cost Lives.
"Under Secretary Kennedy’s leadership, this change will lead to preventable illness, death, and devastation for American families. Congress must act now to impeach and remove Secretary Kennedy."
"Under Secretary Kennedy’s leadership, this change will lead to preventable illness, death, and devastation for American families. Congress must act now to impeach and remove Secretary Kennedy."
RFK Jr., CDC, in seismic shift, reduce number of recommended vaccines for children
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by Nathaniel Weixel
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by Nathaniel Weixel
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January 5, 2026 at 8:08 PM
RFK Jr., CDC, in seismic shift, reduce number of recommended vaccines for children
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by Nathaniel Weixel
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by Nathaniel Weixel
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
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January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
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No one supports a war in Venezuela btw
January 3, 2026 at 6:49 AM
No one supports a war in Venezuela btw
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Moulton: "The parallels with Iraq are unmistakeable. Bush said there was WMD in Iraq. Turns out that was a lie. Trump just made up fentanyl being WMD, which doesn't even come from Venezuela, just to justify this war. We said this wasn't about regime change, but it is."
January 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Moulton: "The parallels with Iraq are unmistakeable. Bush said there was WMD in Iraq. Turns out that was a lie. Trump just made up fentanyl being WMD, which doesn't even come from Venezuela, just to justify this war. We said this wasn't about regime change, but it is."
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Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
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Today our colleagues at @mlexguild.bsky.social are going on strike in protest of more than two years of negotiating without management agreeing to a fair contract. The Hill Guild stands in solidarity with the reporters of MLex US and FTC Watch.
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MLex Guild on Instagram: "It’s Strike Day, tell your friends"
25 likes, 1 comments - mlexguild on December 15, 2025: "It’s Strike Day, tell your friends".
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December 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Today our colleagues at @mlexguild.bsky.social are going on strike in protest of more than two years of negotiating without management agreeing to a fair contract. The Hill Guild stands in solidarity with the reporters of MLex US and FTC Watch.
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ACIP passes recommendation to change hepatitis B vaccination guidance 8-3.
"This has a great potential to cause and I simply hope that the committee will accept its responsibility when this harm is caused and I vote no," Joe Hibbelin as he gave the final vote.
"This has a great potential to cause and I simply hope that the committee will accept its responsibility when this harm is caused and I vote no," Joe Hibbelin as he gave the final vote.
December 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
ACIP passes recommendation to change hepatitis B vaccination guidance 8-3.
"This has a great potential to cause and I simply hope that the committee will accept its responsibility when this harm is caused and I vote no," Joe Hibbelin as he gave the final vote.
"This has a great potential to cause and I simply hope that the committee will accept its responsibility when this harm is caused and I vote no," Joe Hibbelin as he gave the final vote.
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Things going great at ACIP this morning
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Things going great at ACIP this morning
Somehow on the day that new Epstein emails are released and the federal government is poised to reopen soon, the Overnight Health newsletter on a potential high-THC hemp ban is leading on The Hill's front page.
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Somehow on the day that new Epstein emails are released and the federal government is poised to reopen soon, the Overnight Health newsletter on a potential high-THC hemp ban is leading on The Hill's front page.
Worthwhile read from Dan Diamond on yesterday’s saga of Gordon, the man who fainted in the Oval Office yesterday and isn’t an executive for Novo Nordisk.
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A man collapsed in the Oval Office. The internet got the story wrong.
A case study in how bad information can spread — and how hard it is to correct it.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Worthwhile read from Dan Diamond on yesterday’s saga of Gordon, the man who fainted in the Oval Office yesterday and isn’t an executive for Novo Nordisk.
dandiamond.substack.com/p/a-man-coll...
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Schumer's closing message to GOP on this offer: "Just say yes"
Senate Dems say they're willing to end the shutdown in exchange for a 1-year extension to the ACA enhanced premium tax credits -- willing to debate the issue after the government is reopened, as Thune has insisted.
November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Schumer's closing message to GOP on this offer: "Just say yes"
Senate Dems say they're willing to end the shutdown in exchange for a 1-year extension to the ACA enhanced premium tax credits -- willing to debate the issue after the government is reopened, as Thune has insisted.
November 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Senate Dems say they're willing to end the shutdown in exchange for a 1-year extension to the ACA enhanced premium tax credits -- willing to debate the issue after the government is reopened, as Thune has insisted.
From Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks:
"Gordon was one of the Lilly guests at the White House today. He became faint, and if you've ever been in the Oval Office, you stand a long time and it's warm--"
"Gordon was one of the Lilly guests at the White House today. He became faint, and if you've ever been in the Oval Office, you stand a long time and it's warm--"
November 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
From Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks:
"Gordon was one of the Lilly guests at the White House today. He became faint, and if you've ever been in the Oval Office, you stand a long time and it's warm--"
"Gordon was one of the Lilly guests at the White House today. He became faint, and if you've ever been in the Oval Office, you stand a long time and it's warm--"
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty