DOGE Targeting Non-DEI Staff, Starting With Probationary Workers—Reports
Most dismissals have been tied to the president's anti-DEI agenda. However, recent reports indicate that workers in non-DEI roles, who DOGE deems affiliated with DEI initiatives, have lost their jobs ...
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‘No Job Security’ at FDA as Trump Team Seeks to Dismantle Workforce
The White House is reportedly considering an executive order to fire thousands of HHS employees. If implemented within the ...
FDA’s plan to propose ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products remains in limbo under Trump administration
A plan for the US Food and Drug Administration to propose banning formaldehyde and certain formaldehyde-releasing chemicals ...
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Under RFK Jr., US Health Policy and FDA Operations May See Major Shifts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has been confirmed by the Senate as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this ...
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Trump orders agencies to plan for ‘large-scale’ job cuts
While Trump’s executive order provides substantial power to Elon Musk’s DOGE effort, it’s not specifically targeted to health ...
Judge orders CDC, FDA to restore websites taken down after Trump gender order
U.S. District Judge John D. Bates granted a restraining order temporarily reversing the Trump administration’s moves to ...
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Experts fear disruptions at FDA as Trump offers buyouts and layoff reports swirl
The Trump administration’s overarching message to the legions of people powering the federal government is simple: Leave.
Thousands of HHS Workers to Lose Jobs Under Trump Cuts
Nearly 1,300 probationary employees at the CDC -- roughly one-tenth of the agency's workforce -- are being forced out under ...
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RFK Jr.’s New Role Will Likely Change 6 Longstanding FDA Practices, Says National Expert
A seasoned FDA compliance and regulations expert says you can watch for these major ways health intelligence may change for the public.
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FDA warns about patient monitor cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities in certain Contec and Epsimed patient monitors can allow people to gain access and potentially manipulate the ...
FDA pauses updates on foodborne outbreak probes as health agencies regroup on communications
The Trump administration's "short pause" on communications, expected to end on Feb. 1, has affected FDA updates on food ...
Trump Orders CDC, FDA, and Other Health Agencies to Go Dark
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is going dark, along with other federal agencies within the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This week, the returning Trump ...