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RFK Jr.’s department to make it easier to fire career staff

Sarah Taylor — Sat, 16 May 2026 01:00:08 +0000

Managers received notices Friday that job classifications were changing.

New FDA leader rushes to reassure anti-abortion leaders. They still have questions.

Sarah Taylor — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:04 +0000

Kyle Diamantas, who was elevated to FDA acting commissioner earlier this week, is telling anti-abortion groups he asked to be taken off a case defending Planned Parenthood due to moral objections.

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Supreme Court extends order maintaining abortion pill access

Sarah Taylor — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:04 +0000

Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented from the majority decision.

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White House cuts $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California

Sarah Taylor — Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:04 +0000

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz has repeatedly targeted the state over hospice care.

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RFK Jr.’s next vaccine moves could upend White House election-year messaging

Sarah Taylor — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:16 +0000

Trump says vaccines are off the agenda. Kennedy’s next moves may say otherwise.

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Makary’s time atop FDA over, Diamantas named acting commissioner

Sarah Taylor — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:02 +0000

The gastrointestinal surgeon’s tenure was marked by mass layoffs, persistent churn among senior leaders and policy fights.

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Supreme Court extends order maintaining abortion pill access until Thursday

Sarah Taylor — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:25 +0000

The temporary punt gives the justices more time to figure out how to handle competing arguments from Louisiana, the Trump administration, and drugmakers.

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Makary keeps working amid questions over his FDA future

Sarah Taylor — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:02 +0000

The embattled FDA chief is still scheduled to testify Wednesday on Capitol Hill.

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US health agencies equipped to handle hantavirus, acting CDC director says

Sarah Taylor — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:00:07 +0000

Jay Bhattacharya said the organization has been working closely with international health partners.

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Makary to leave as FDA commissioner after tumultuous year, White House source says

Sarah Taylor — Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:06 +0000

The FDA chief was recently pressured to authorize flavored vapes by President Donald Trump.

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