The Food and Drug Administration's drug division is in chaos. Dr. George Tidmarsh, who leads this division, is on leave. He says it's because he spoke up about a new program. This program fast-tracks some drug approvals. He thinks it's not based on solid science. Instead, he believes politics are playing a role. Dr. Tidmarsh is a seasoned pro in the drug industry. H...
A man from Washington state, Taylor Taranto, recently got off with time served for a hoax threat near former President Barack Obama's home. This stunt happened two years ago and caused a huge law enforcement response, including a bomb squad and sniffer dogs. Taranto spent 22 months in a D. C. jail while waiting for his trial. He was accused of saying his van had exp...
Donald Trump has put himself in a unique position. He is both the person who might get paid and the one who decides if he should. This is all about money he says the government owes him. The amount? Around $230 million. Why? Because of past investigations into his actions. Trump has filed claims under a law that lets people sue the government for wrongdoing by its e...
The White House is having a tough time getting top colleges on board with its higher education plans. The administration has been using strong-arm tactics, like cutting research funds, to push schools into accepting its agenda. But many universities are not having it. The latest issue is a "compact" that ties research money to support for certain policies, like stri...
A federal judge has stepped in to stop President Trump from removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Judge Jia Cobb ruled that Cook should stay in her position while the legal battle continues. This decision came just before the Federal Reserve's important meeting scheduled for September 16. The judge made it clear that the public's interest is best served by ke...
Health experts are sounding the alarm. They fear that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the Health and Human Services Secretary, might remove key members of the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This panel of primary care experts has been a cornerstone of preventive healthcare for decades. The concern stems from a recent move where Kennedy replaced members of ano...
The Voice of America is under threat. A top advisor to the former president has taken big steps to shrink the agency. This agency is responsible for spreading news around the world. It's been a big part of U. S. efforts to share information with countries that don't have free media. The advisor, Kari Lake, has sent layoff notices to 639 employees. This is part of a b...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is facing a significant challenge. Many of its scientists are publicly criticizing recent budget cuts. This is a big deal because the NIH is a major player in global health research. The cuts are causing real problems for ongoing studies and the people involved in them. The scientists are worried about the impact on public hea...
A high school athlete in California has unintentionally sparked a significant change in the state's sports policy. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has decided to expand eligibility for the state finals. This decision came after a social media outburst from a former president. The outburst targeted a 16-year-old student, AB Hernandez, who had won event...
The recent actions of the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , have sparked significant concern among public health experts. His decision to overrule longstanding procedures has raised eyebrows and alarm bells. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would no longer recommend Covid-19...