Practices

• The Justice Department announced an expanded criminal investigation into fundraising and expenditure patterns of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and related political action committees, focusing on compliance with federal campaign finance and foreign‑donor laws. • Investigators are examining at least a dozen large donations that may have been routed through shell corporate accounts or foreign‑linked entities, according to law‑enforcement officials briefed on the probe. • White House spokespeople framed the action as part of “routine post‑election review,” while Trump allies accuse the department of partisan bias and warn that any charges could ignite a political firestorm ahead of the 2026 midterms.

• The FCC announced it will review eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney due to the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. • The move came one day after President Trump called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a controversial joke likening First Lady Melania Trump to an 'expectant widow.' • Kimmel faces backlash amid debates on whether his late-night monologue could incite political violence following recent assassination attempt charges.

• American Medical Association research reveals that over 80% of physicians are integrating AI tools into their clinical practices, reflecting widespread adoption across the medical profession. • Doctors express both optimism about AI's potential benefits and concerns about implementation, emphasizing the importance of physician involvement in AI development and deployment. • The survey highlights the transformative role of artificial intelligence in modern medicine while underscoring the need for continued physician oversight and ethical governance.

• Health plans' reliance on downcoding programs to cut physician reimbursements prompts state-level reforms highlighted in AMA's March 27, 2026 State Advocacy Update. • These practices harm doctors' earnings and patient care quality, leading policymakers to intervene for fairer payment systems. • The update covers top advocacy stories from March 2026, emphasizing protections for physicians amid ongoing reimbursement battles.