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FDA's top drug regulator is fired amid ongoing leadership turmoil
politics May 16, 2026, 12:47 AM
FDA's top drug regulator is fired amid ongoing leadership turmoil
  • Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg has been dismissed as the head of FDA's division regulating drugs.
  • Dr. Mike Davis, the deputy director, will succeed her as acting director.
  • The FDA is dealing with ongoing leadership changes and public health controversies.
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RFK Jr. inflicts major cuts on U.S. health agency jobs and research funding
politics Dec 30, 2025, 1:00 AM
RFK Jr. inflicts major cuts on U.S. health agency jobs and research funding
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made significant cuts to jobs and research funding within the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • His administration has adopted controversial positions on vaccines and public health measures that have shocked the medical community.
  • Experts warn that these changes could severely affect the nation's scientific leadership and healthcare delivery.
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