Top Trump FDA official pauses Novavax Covid-19 vaccine approval in rare intervention overriding staff scientists.
The day after firing 2,400 workers, Trump administration orders CDC to cut $2.9 billion in contracts, slashing 35 percent of outside spending.
Scientists and labor unions sue NIH over Trump-era purge of DEI, vaccine, and Covid research, citing $2.4 billion in canceled grants.
Acting Social Security chief faces resignation calls over rescinded order that made Maine the only state requiring in-person newborn registration at one of just eight federal offices.
Thousands fired at FDA, NIH, and CDC, HHS workers learn of layoffs when badges stop working or by email.
23 states sue Trump administration for cutting $11 billion in public health funding tied to COVID, mental health, and addiction.
Trump admin withholds $27.5M in congressionally approved health funds from Planned Parenthood, citing DEI and care for undocumented patients.
Top FDA vaccine official who helped develop COVID shots resigns after refusing to echo RFK Jr.’s “misinformation and lies.”
Texas-led measles outbreak spreads to four states as U.S. cases top 500, driven by unvaccinated clusters.
Ohio health officials confirm 10 measles cases as the national total hits 378 in 18 states, with Kansas reporting 23 infections.