Sixteen states, led by Democratic attorneys general, have taken legal action against the National Institutes of Health. They accuse the agency of intentionally delaying and disrupting medical research grants. This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the future of scientific research in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in ...
Two IRS investigators who claimed the Justice Department gave Hunter Biden special treatment have been promoted. Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, who have worked at the IRS for many years, will now be senior advisors. This news comes after they accused the Biden administration of meddling in the investigation into Hunter Biden's tax issues. The Justice Department ...
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are facing a tough situation. The federal government has decided to cut $400 million in funding. This move has led to the cancellation of 232 research grants. These grants were a big part of the center's research work. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is behind this decision. They sent a list of the term...
The top FBI official in New York was forced to retire. This happened after he spoke out against the Trump administration's actions. The administration had asked for the names of agents who worked on the January 6th cases. This request came after the Trump Justice Department demanded a list of all bureau employees involved in the criminal cases against Trump supporter...
Trump made a surprising decision to replace Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This move comes as a shock to many, especially since Brown was only the second Black general to hold this position. Brown's time in office was marked by significant global conflicts, including the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East. Trump ann...
Imagine working hard to make sure seniors get affordable medicines, or to stop dangerous chemicals from getting into our food. Imagine fighting to lower the high maternal death rates in America. These were the jobs of thousands of dedicated government employees. But suddenly, they found themselves out of work. Why? Because of a big shake-up in the federal government,...
The Justice Department, a place that should be all about facts and the law, is facing some serious trouble. Just a month into the new administration, there have been some worrying moves. The department has been asking for the names of thousands of FBI agents who looked into the Capitol riot. They even sued a state attorney general who had won a big fraud case agai...
In a surprise move, a federal health journal restarted after a two-week break. It published two reports on wildfires. This journal is a big deal in the public health world. It is published every week and it gives updates on diseases and other health issues. One report looked at the Maui wildfire last year. It tested the blood of firefighters for PFAS. PFAS are ...
Imagine trying to track a hurricane when you're short on staff and facing major cuts. That's the reality for the National Weather Service (NWS). The agency, which helps keep Americans safe during storms, is facing big challenges. The NWS is dealing with low staffing levels. This isn't something new; it's been a problem for a while. But now, things might get...
US Steel and Nippon Steel have filed lawsuits against the Biden administration and other parties, claiming that the president's decision to block their $14. 3 billion merger was politically motivated. The companies argue that the action was taken to favor the United Steelworkers union and support Biden's political agenda. They also sued Cleveland-Cliffs and the union...