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Hegseth Boasted About Ending Military Flu Shot Requirement; Now a 25-Year-Old Air Force Recruit Dies From Flu

A flu outbreak at Lackland has brought back discussion over military vaccination policies, following the death of a recruit and rising infection rates among trainees.

International Business Times UK · Jul 4

US insurers’ move to back vaccines sends ‘powerful’ message about safety of shots, experts say

As Trump officials take aim at vaccine schedule, scientists encouraged by companies’ desire to continue coverage

The Guardian - US · Jun 7

Public health takes center stage in US midterm campaigns: ‘It’s already been politicized’

Some candidates are making public health a central part of their midterm campaigns amid Trump’s war on science

The Guardian - US · Apr 6

Trump's H-1B visa move comes after congressional inaction - Roll Call

President Donald Trump's proclamation on the H-1B visa program came after years of congressional inaction on the immigration system.

Roll Call · Sep 23, 2025

Immigrants seeking lawful work and citizenship are now subject to 'anti-Americanism' screening

Immigrants seeking a legal pathway to live and work in the United States will now be subject to screening for ‘anti-Americanism’ due to a new policy implemented by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

‘Distracting the public’: group of health professionals call for RFK Jr to be removed

Ahead of the second Maha report, grassroots Defend Public Health warns that everything HHS is doing is ‘horrifying’

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2025