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Lawmakers Unite for Funding for 9/11 Victims, State-Sponsored Terrorism Claims

While political divisions remain high in Congress, both Democrats and Republicans came together Tuesday to push for increased funding for victims of 9/11 and other state-sponsored terrorist attacks. More.

White House reverses DOGE cuts to 9/11 health program, grants

The Trump administration will reverse the layoffs it ordered at the 9/11 healthcare program for people sickened by toxic smoke and debris from the World Trade Center's collapse, Spectrum News NY1 has learned. More.

CDC restores 9/11-related cancer research funding after DOGE's cancellation, officials say

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has restored a $257,000 contract for 9/11-related cancer research after the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, tried to cancel it, officials say. More.

New York Republicans scold Trump for CDC cuts that affect 9/11 responders

The Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce affect the World Trade Center Health Program, putting the health of 9/11 first responders at risk, critics said. More.

DOGE Cuts 9/11 Survivors’ Fund, and Republicans Join Democrats in Rebuke

In a rare sign of pushback against President Trump, a coalition of congressional Republicans from the New York area rebuked the president for cuts to a federal program that administers aid to emergency workers and others suffering from toxins related to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. More.

9/11 health program cuts to cause 'life and death' delays, fired worker says

Just before his confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to help 9/11 responders and survivors, two U.S. senators from New York said Tuesday. More.

9/11 survivors urged to get health screenings

Even after nearly a quarter of a century, the fight to get victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks what they are owed is not over. Advocates said crucial funding for the victims' compensation fund is now in jeopardy. Evan Axelbank reports. More.

Health Conditions Linked to 9/11 Exposure

The September 11th attacks left an impact on individuals who lived, worked, or volunteered near Ground Zero. These individuals were exposed to toxic dust and debris, leading to serious health conditions that have continued to surface over time. More.