Trump falsely claims Biden has ‘Stage 9’ cancer and delayed diagnosis disclosure as part of White House cognitive decline coverup
FDA grants Novavax COVID-19 vaccine full approval but restricts use to adults over 65 and higher-risk individuals, reflecting Trump administration’s vaccine skepticism.
FBI declares Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing an “intentional act of terrorism” that killed one person and injured four others.
Trump-appointed judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to cut $11 billion in congressional public health funding despite HHS claims pandemic is over.
U.S. measles cases surge to 1,024 across 30 states as CDC reports 13% hospitalization rate despite disease being preventable with vaccination.
VA reinstates mandatory overtime for claims processors to address 200,000-claim backlog while simultaneously planning to cut 80,000 jobs.
DeSantis signs bill banning fluoride in Florida’s public water supplies, calling it “forced medication” despite health experts’ warnings.
Kennedy claims he is protecting Head Start funding weeks after Trump budget sought to eliminate the program.
PA Gov Shapiro warns rural hospitals will close and hundreds of thousands of people would lose health insurance under GOP Medicaid cuts.
Trump’s surgeon general nominee promoted psychedelic therapy and credited mushrooms with helping her find love.
Kennedy tells Congress “people shouldn’t take medical advice from me” despite being the nation’s top health official.
NIOSH director and key teams reinstated ahead of RFK Jr.’s congressional hearing on HHS layoffs, but major worker safety programs remain shuttered.
IL Gov Pritzker blocks federal access to personal autism health data two days after Kennedy announces plan to probe condition’s causes.
House Republicans propose $900 billion Medicaid cuts requiring work for benefits and $35 copays per visit.
Trump revives previously court-blocked “most favored nation” drug pricing plan claiming 30-80% cuts despite unclear Medicare/Medicaid coverage scope.
Trump taps wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general after first nominee withdraws over credential scrutiny.
FDA names COVID policy critic Vinay Prasad to lead vaccines division after former chief quit amid RFK Jr. clashes.
Trump administration ends CDC infection control panel, halting updates to national hospital guidelines.
FEMA ends door-to-door disaster outreach as Trump administration shifts aid responsibilities to states.
More than 15,000 USDA employees have resigned in response to Trump administration offers, briefing reveals.
Trump administration settles lawsuit and restores Maine school meal funds after state refused to ban trans girls from girls’ sports.
Trump budget slashes NIH, CDC, and chronic disease programs in sweeping cuts to public health and research.
RFK Jr. falsely claims measles vaccine contains fetal tissue and asks CDC for vitamin-based treatments.
Trump administration backs off plan to defund Head Start but cuts raise fears of backdoor elimination.
Unsigned HHS report commissioned by Trump promotes psychological treatment over gender-affirming care for trans youth.
Trump budget proposes 23% cut to domestic spending, 13% boost to defense, and elimination of dozens of social programs.
One day after HHS cut $1B in school mental health grants, agency mistakenly shares list of 150 child welfare research grants marked for termination.
Kennedy redirects $500 million in COVID funds to launch universal vaccine project with placebo testing mandate.
Trump administration ends $1 billion in school mental health grants, citing conflict with Biden-era priorities.
“Your Local Epidemiologist” Katelyn Jetelina offers webinar on influencing health policy this Friday.
FL legislature passes bill banning local water fluoridation and restricting plant-based foods from using milk or meat labels.
HHS chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urges parents to “do your own research” on vaccines, despite overseeing the nation’s vaccine safety.
Trump administration orders Penn to reverse Lia Thomas records and apologize or lose $175 million in federal funding.
Trump administration slows Covid vaccine approvals by requiring new trials and shifting FDA standards.
