Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump's 'stop work' order
All departments were affected, including offices that address HIV and AIDS, infectious disease and child health.
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Trump's 'stop-work' order for PEPFAR cuts off anti-HIV drugs for patients
As a result of the new administration's actions, health centers funded by PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, are closing their doors and no longer dispersing medication.
Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin, RFK Jr., a 'predator' ahead of his confirmation hearings
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
How can RFK Jr. reform food? Here's the power he'd have if confirmed as HHS secretary
The HHS Secretary nominee has said he'd like to end subsidies for junk food and sugary drinks via federal programs such as SNAP, which, at $100 billion a year, is the U.S.'s top anti-hunger program.
Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from serving openly in the military
The executive order speaks of transgender identity in sweeping and dismissive terms and sets the stage for a policy that is more restrictive and punitive than the ban from Trump's first term.
7 things about RFK Jr. you should know ahead of his Senate hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has built his fortune and reputation on disparaging the government scientists and institutions he's now in line to lead as HHS secretary.
This shark pup was born in a habitat without any males. How did that happen?
Yoko the swell shark was born in a habitat of all-female sharks who hadn't seen a male in years. The aquarium has two possible explanations — and hopes to get confirmation in the coming months.
RFK Jr. will have a vast global reach at Health and Human Services
In confirmation hearings for his nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the focus was on domestic issues. The agency has a vast global scope as well.
Doctors opposing RFK Jr. rally in the lead-up to his confirmation
Many health professionals are lining up against Trump's pick for health secretary. They say his anti-vaccine views could cost lives. Some of his supporters embrace his stance.
Federal regulatory agency expedites next steps in Transco pipeline expansion in the Triad
Environmental advocacy groups are concerned about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's decision to forego an in-depth impact study for the proposed Transco natural gas pipeline expansion.