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Trump signs an order aimed at boosting women’s health research, a plan backed by the first lady

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President Donald Trump has directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women's health, a move pushed by his wife, Melania Trump.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Trump to sign order creating NIH women’s health division (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Trump is expected to sign a Monday order creating an NIH Women's Health Division and a White House task force led by Susie Wiles and RFK Jr.; Melania Trump, who helped shape it, called the research gap glaring.

  2. Just the News

    Trump and Republicans show a more female-friendly side of the story with new E.O. on women's health (opens Just the News)

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    The order, led by First Lady Melania Trump and signed in the Rose Garden, creates a new Women’s Health Division at the NIH and a White House Women’s Health Task Force to confront what they say is a protracted shortfall in research and treatment for conditions that disproportionately affect women.

  3. NBC New York

    Trump signs executive order aimed at boosting women's health research (opens NBC New York)

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    President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order alongside first lady Melania Trump at an event about women’s health, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, in Washington.

  4. Washington Examiner

    WATCH LIVE: Donald and Melania Trump to sign women’s health executive order (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order relating to women’s health in the Oval Office on Monday at 11 a.m. HUCKABEE DECRIES ‘VICIOUS’ ISRAELI SETTLER ATTACK ON WASHINGTON POST PHOTOGRAPHER The executive action, spearheaded by first lady Melania Trump, will establish a women’s health…

  5. News Nation Now

    Trump signs executive order expanding women's health initiatives (opens News Nation Now)

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    The order will create a new NIH division and White House task force focused on women's health.

  6. Federal News Network

    Trump signs an order aimed at boosting women’s health research, a plan backed by the first lady (opens Federal News Network)

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    President Donald Trump has directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women's health, a move pushed by his wife, Melania Trump.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Trump will sign an order aimed at boosting women's health research, a plan backed by the first lady (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order aimed at bolstering federal research on women’s health, a move pushed by first lady Melania Trump

  8. The Hill

    Watch live: Trump, first lady unveil new women's health initiative (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump is set to sign an executive order Monday establishing a new women's health initiative spearheaded by first lady Melania Trump. The order would create a Women's Health Division at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a White House Women's Health Task Force, USA Today first repo…

  9. Townhall

  10. ABC 13 Houston

    Trump signs order aimed at boosting women's health research, backed by the first lady (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at bolstering federal research on women's health, a move pushed by first lady Melania Trump.

  11. New York Post

    Donald Trump signs executive order creating NIH task force as Melania unveils ‘new standard for women’s health in America’ (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump and his wife signed the executive order together that will create the task force and a ‌National Institutes of Health division focused on women's health.

  12. The Hill

    Trump creates new women’s health division within NIH (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump signed an executive order Monday to bolster federal research surrounding women’s health, crediting first lady Melania Trump for pushing the issue. The order established the Women’s Health Division at the National Institutes of Health and a White House Women’s Health Task Force.

  13. CBS News

    Trump signs executive order on women's health (opens CBS News)

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    "Who the hell wouldn't have a women's health division?" President Trump said Monday.

  14. WKBN Youngstown

    Trump signs order aimed at boosting women's health research, a plan backed by the first lady (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    President Donald Trump on Monday directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women's health, a move pushed by his wife, first lady Melania Trump.

  15. Washington Examiner

    Trump creates NIH women’s health office ahead of midterm elections (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a specific women’s health division at the National Institutes of Health, a move prompted by first lady Melania Trump. The president signed the executive order alongside his wife Monday in the White House Rose Garden, calling the creation of a…

  16. UPI

    Trump, first lady announce women’s health initiative (opens UPI)

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    President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump announced a women's health initiative on Monday during an event in the White House lawn.

  17. Fortune

    Trump plans new women’s health research division at NIH after push from first lady Melania Trump (opens Fortune)

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    The order would create a new NIH division and White House task force focused on women's health, but includes no specific funding goals.

  18. STAT

    Trump orders creation of NIH division, task force on women’s health (opens STAT)

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    Melania Trump says a new research and policy initiative will set “a new standard for women’s health.”

  19. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: Trump and first lady unveil new task force on women's health research (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    President Donald Trump on Monday directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women's health, a move pushed by his wife, first lady Melania Trump.

  20. WZMQ Marquette

    Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding Research for Women’s Health, Supported by the First Lady (opens WZMQ Marquette)

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The President and First Lady signed an executive order prioritizing and expanding research for women's health. First Lady Melania Trump is spearheading the push to expand research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment for women and girls throughout every stage of life.

  21. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The Latest: Trump signs an order aimed at boosting women’s health research (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    President Donald Trump has directed the government to bolster federal research into women’s health, a move pushed by his wife, first lady Melania Trump

  22. Al Jazeera

    Trump signs order launching women’s health division at NIH, White House (opens Al Jazeera)

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    First Lady Melania Trump has championed the executive action as a 'transformative moment' for US women's health.

  23. Deseret News

    Trump signs women’s health order, directs creation of new female-focused task force (opens Deseret News)

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    President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aiming to bolster women’s health by targeting research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The order includes creation of a Women’s Health Task Force, as well as a new Women’s Health Division inside the National Institutes of Health.

  24. The Hill

    Trump establishes new women's health divisions (opens The Hill)

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    Presented by {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump establishes new women's health divisions President Trump on Monday signed an executive order creating new executive offices dedicated to bolster research into women's health, crediting first lady Melania Trump for pushing t…

  25. Breitbart News

    Trump, First Lady Announce Actions Aimed at Improving Women's Health (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump announced Monday actions the president is taking to improve "women's health through all phases of life."

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