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larrybrownsports.comFDA Names Mike Davis Acting Director of Drug Center
Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg was removed from her role leading the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research on Friday and replaced by Dr. Mike Davis. The move is the latest in a series of high-level departures at the agency following the resignation of Commissioner Marty Makary and t…
StatFDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After One Year in Trump Administration
Marty Makary stepped down from the FDA on Tuesday, ending a tenure that began with a high-profile announcement on Covid-19 vaccine recommendations alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Jay Bhattacharya. His arrival coincided with mass dismissals of career officials by the Departmen…
nbcnews.comBill Cassidy Loses Republican Primary
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary despite his own pro-vaccine record, is trailing in polls ahead of this weekend's Republican primary. Cassidy's vote, intended to build bridges with the Trump administration, has drawn atta…
The IndependentWhite House Asks HHS Secretary to Limit Public Vaccine Skepticism
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked by the White House to reduce public statements questioning vaccines ahead of the midterms. The secretary is still directing a multi-agency review of vaccine science that focuses on unproven theories linking vacci…
indianexpress.comKennedy Launches Review of Vaccines’ Possible Role in Chronic Disease
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is leading a wide-ranging inquiry into whether vaccines contribute to chronic disease, including renewed examination of possible links to autism and thimerosal. The New York Times reported the effort is a top priority even as the White House…
nbcnews.comTrump Removes FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
President Trump has approved a plan to dismiss FDA Commissioner Marty Makary after months of clashes over vaping approvals, vaccine policies, drug rejections and agency personnel turmoil. The move, first reported by the Wall Street Journal on May 8, 2026, would create another hig…
manilatimes.netTrump’s Third Surgeon General Nominee Deletes Old Social Media Posts Critical of Administration
Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Trump’s third choice for surgeon general, has deleted earlier posts on X that questioned aspects of the administration’s policies on vaccines, autism and the president’s fitness. The deletions follow the withdrawal of two prior nominees who lacked su…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRFK Jr. Testifies on Vaccines, Budget Cuts, and Health Policies in Congressional Hearings
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a proposed 12% budget cut and addressed vaccine policies during back-to-back congressional hearings. He acknowledged the measles vaccine's safety for most people while facing questions on past comments and other i…