The Latest Breaking News from Xavier Becerra

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Except for governor, the most important statewide elective office in California is attorney general. And there'll be a pivotal vote on the job in the June 7 primary.

Germany’s top court has approved rules requiring that health workers be vaccinated against COVID-19

WASHINGTON — As part of a Biden administration push to expand mental health resources, the Department of Health and Human Services is awarding nearly $105 million to 54 states and territories to help states transition from the 10-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a simpler “988” dialing…

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency, just ahead of its April 16 expiration date, providing an extension of pandemic policies and flexibilities for the health care industry.

The administration on Wednesday extended the COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days, until around mid July.

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a plan to increase awareness and response to the long-term effects of COVID-19, directing Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to helm an interagency effort to coordinate research and support for long-term patients.

The White House is tasking Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to lead an effort to study long-term effects of COVID-19.

When the end of the COVID-19 pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for U.S. health care

Thousands of patients in Ukraine are receiving lifesaving medicines to treat HIV and opioid addiction through a U.S.-funded group still operating amid the Russian invasion