6.11.26 Bill Pulte’s leadership and FISA, rescuing exploited children, preparing children for online temptations, and fighting Ebola

The Cleveland Clinic has agreed to a landmark settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, committing to halt all gender transition procedures for minors for the next 20 years—marking a dramatic reversal in medical consensus that once declared the science 'settled.' This decision, backed by a $2 million fund for detransitioners and a financial penalty, signals a broader reckoning within elite medical institutions as evidence of long-term risks from puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minors continues to emerge. The move follows Texas Children's Hospital's $10 million settlement and reflects a growing internal reassessment by major medical bodies like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the AMA, which now acknowledge insufficient evidence for such interventions in youth. Meanwhile, in a parallel story, the U.S. faces a high-stakes political standoff over the reauthorization of FISA Section 702, with Democrats blocking the renewal unless President Trump replaces acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte—despite his lack of intelligence background and controversial past referrals against political opponents. On the ground, DHS is expanding its child exploitation unit from seven to 207 forensic analysts, a critical response to the 60 million suspected child sexual abuse images reported annually.