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The Latest Breaking News from HHS

Trump halts medical research funding in apparent violation of judge’s order

Health department orders NIH to hold Federal Register submissions – critical step in process for funding studies

The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2025

Musk's DOGE Cuts Watchdog Office Protecting Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Latest Government Lay-Offs

The Unaccompanied Children Office of the Ombuds, which protect unaccompanied migrant children, is the latest victim in Musk's massive government slashings.

Latin Times · Feb 23, 2025

Senate Democrats press HHS over FDA firings - Roll Call

In letter, senators say recent staff firings could affect drug and device approval, food safety and public health threats.

Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025

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CDC Vaccine Policy Meeting Postponed Amid Advisory Committee Review

ACIP meeting postponed, new HHS secretary scrutinizes vaccine policy. Expert committee advises CDC on vaccines.

HHS Releases Narrower Definitions Of Sex And Gender

US HHS releases controversial guidance defining sex, sparking debate over transgender rights.

Amid worst U.S. flu season in decades, RFK Jr.–led CDC pulls vaccine campaign

Last season’s flu vaccine prevented 9.8 million illnesses and 7,900 deaths nationwide, the CDC says.

Fortune · Feb 20, 2025

Republican Senator Ripped for Promoting Measles Vaccine Amid Texas Outbreak After RFK Confirmation: 'Unfortunately You Voted for an Anti-Vaxxer'

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy recently voiced his support for vaccines and encouraged people to get vaccinated after voting to confirm known anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Latin Times · Feb 20, 2025

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CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHS

A panel of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy will not meet as previously scheduled next week

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

HHS Implements Sex-Based Definitions Across Federal Government

HHS implements sex-based definitions and policies for women's sports in alignment with President Trump's executive order.

CDC Vaccine Policy Meeting Postponed After HHS Leadership Change

The meeting of CDC vaccine advisers is postponed due to new HHS secretary, now seeking public input.

RFK Jr. targets transgender protections, calling sex ‘unchangeable’ in new guidance

‘Sex’ is defined under the new guidance as an ‘immutable biological classification as either male or female’

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

Nonprofits sue over Trump executive orders on gender, diversity - Roll Call

A lawsuit by three nonprofit s argues that executive orders from President Trump limit the ability to provide health and social services.

Roll Call · Feb 20, 2025

Childhood Vaccine Schedule Revealed as One of RFK Jr.'s Potential Targets With New Children's Health Role: Report

RFK Jr. announced to staff that a newly formed presidential commission will investigate the childhood vaccine schedule as a potential factor in chronic disease.

Latin Times · Feb 20, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Aims To Reverse Chronic Disease Epidemic

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to combat chronic diseases as HHS secretary, investigating various factors contributing to the rise in chronic diseases.

HHS Employment Numbers Increase Despite Recent Cuts

HHS maintains stable workforce, focuses on childhood chronic diseases, and commits to public health improvement.

Salon · Feb 19, 2025

RFK's mental health plan: Labor camps

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims replacing psychological care with unpaid work on "wellness farms" would be voluntary

Roll Call · Feb 19, 2025

Agency firings prompt worries about preparedness, FDA inspectors - Roll Call

Days after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as HHS secretary, health agencies including the FDA, NIH and CDC saw sweeping workforce cuts.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

RFK Jr appears to threaten HHS staff who won’t ‘embrace’ his ideas as he lays out plans for agency

The newly sworn-in HHS Secretary laid out his plans for the department, including investigating potential causes of chronic disease: ‘Nothing is going to be off limits’

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Fortune · Feb 18, 2025

DOGE reportedly fired the FDA employees who were reviewing clinical trials for Elon Musk’s Neuralink

The FDA approved human clinical trials for Neuralink’s brain implants in May 2023.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

CDC ‘disease detectors’ among hundreds of fired workers in Trump-Musk purge

Positions crucial to supporting public health safety were cut as the country reels from bird flu, norovirus, and other infectious viruses

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2025

Musk’s takeover of US health agencies raises pandemic threat, experts warn

Doge wreaks havoc on HHS and CDC as Trump seeks to grant committee sweeping governmental powers

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Emphasizes Need For Vaccine Research

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocates for vaccine and food safety research, transparency, and ethical governance at HHS.

President Trump Establishes Make America Healthy Again Commission

President Trump establishes Make America Healthy Again Commission to address childhood chronic diseases and restore trust in health institutions.

Kiplinger · Feb 13, 2025

How RFK Jr. May Change Medicare and Your Retirement

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now heads up Medicare. Here are five ways his leadership might change your retirement based on what we know so far.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed As HHS Secretary By Senate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, facing scrutiny over vaccine views.

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