On the recordFebruary 17, 2026
His message to the 1.2 million Americans living with HIV is clear: their lives are not a priority, political retribution is
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latimes.comHis message to the 1.2 million Americans living with HIV is clear: their lives are not a priority, political retribution is
Senator Alex Padilla criticizes Trump's cuts to HIV programs as politically motivated.
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