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10,000 U.S. Health Agency Workers Laid Off Amid Measles Outbreak
Up to 20,000 employees, including those from the FDA, CDC, and NIH, face job losses due to a restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health, saving an estimated $1.8 billion annually, amid a measles outbreak and concerns over avian flu, according to a government announcement on April 1st, 2025.
10,000 U.S. Health Agency Workers Laid Off Amid Measles Outbreak
Up to 20,000 employees, including those from the FDA, CDC, and NIH, face job losses due to a restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health, saving an estimated $1.8 billion annually, amid a measles outbreak and concerns over avian flu, according to a government announcement on April 1st, 2025.
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48% Bias Score
HHS Mass Layoffs Impact Public Health Programs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiated mass layoffs on Tuesday, impacting 3,500 FDA and 2,400 CDC employees, reducing the overall HHS staff by roughly 20,000, including attrition, and significantly affecting tobacco control, mental health, and workplace safety programs.
HHS Mass Layoffs Impact Public Health Programs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiated mass layoffs on Tuesday, impacting 3,500 FDA and 2,400 CDC employees, reducing the overall HHS staff by roughly 20,000, including attrition, and significantly affecting tobacco control, mental health, and workplace safety programs.
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52% Bias Score
Kennedy's HHS Restructuring Plan Faces Criticism
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to lay off 10,000 workers and restructure the department, eliminating departments and regional offices, prompting criticism from former HHS Secretary Donna Shalala, who argues the plan is dangerous and lacks data-driven justification.
Kennedy's HHS Restructuring Plan Faces Criticism
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to lay off 10,000 workers and restructure the department, eliminating departments and regional offices, prompting criticism from former HHS Secretary Donna Shalala, who argues the plan is dangerous and lacks data-driven justification.
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56% Bias Score
FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns Amidst Concerns Over HHS's Direction
Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, resigned on April 5th after being given an ultimatum by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., prompting concerns from health experts about decreased vaccine safety oversight and the potential for future outbreaks.
FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns Amidst Concerns Over HHS's Direction
Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, resigned on April 5th after being given an ultimatum by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., prompting concerns from health experts about decreased vaccine safety oversight and the potential for future outbreaks.
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60% Bias Score
FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy's Misinformation
Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official, resigned, citing Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s spread of vaccine misinformation and lies, raising concerns about the politicization of vaccine approvals and potential threats to public health.
FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy's Misinformation
Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official, resigned, citing Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s spread of vaccine misinformation and lies, raising concerns about the politicization of vaccine approvals and potential threats to public health.
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48% Bias Score
FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns Amidst Misinformation Controversy
Dr. Peter Marks resigned as the FDA's top vaccine official, citing his likely ouster and criticizing Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s promotion of vaccine misinformation; this follows the resignations of two other top FDA officials this year.
FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns Amidst Misinformation Controversy
Dr. Peter Marks resigned as the FDA's top vaccine official, citing his likely ouster and criticizing Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s promotion of vaccine misinformation; this follows the resignations of two other top FDA officials this year.
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44% Bias Score
Supreme Court Backs FDA on Flavored E-Cigarette Approvals
The Supreme Court upheld the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette approvals, rejecting claims by manufacturers Triton Distribution and Vapestasia that the agency improperly altered its approval process; one aspect will be revisited by a lower court, while the FDA's broader authority remains.
Supreme Court Backs FDA on Flavored E-Cigarette Approvals
The Supreme Court upheld the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette approvals, rejecting claims by manufacturers Triton Distribution and Vapestasia that the agency improperly altered its approval process; one aspect will be revisited by a lower court, while the FDA's broader authority remains.
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40% Bias Score
West Virginia Bans Multiple Artificial Food Dyes Statewide
West Virginia enacted the nation's most comprehensive ban on seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives, effective in schools this August and statewide in 2028, reflecting growing concerns about their health effects and following similar actions in other states.
West Virginia Bans Multiple Artificial Food Dyes Statewide
West Virginia enacted the nation's most comprehensive ban on seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives, effective in schools this August and statewide in 2028, reflecting growing concerns about their health effects and following similar actions in other states.
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40% Bias Score
FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns Amidst Agency Restructuring
Following an ultimatum from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official, resigned on Friday, effective April 5th, citing a lack of support for truth and transparency under Kennedy's leadership; this comes amidst Kennedy's plan to cut 20,000 positions from the...
FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns Amidst Agency Restructuring
Following an ultimatum from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official, resigned on Friday, effective April 5th, citing a lack of support for truth and transparency under Kennedy's leadership; this comes amidst Kennedy's plan to cut 20,000 positions from the...
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44% Bias Score
Top U.S. Vaccine Expert Resigns, Citing Disinformation from HHS Secretary
Peter Marks, the top U.S. vaccine expert, resigned from the FDA, protesting "disinformation and lies" from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose anti-vaccine views prompted opposition from 75 Nobel laureates during his Senate confirmation.
Top U.S. Vaccine Expert Resigns, Citing Disinformation from HHS Secretary
Peter Marks, the top U.S. vaccine expert, resigned from the FDA, protesting "disinformation and lies" from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose anti-vaccine views prompted opposition from 75 Nobel laureates during his Senate confirmation.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Cars, Triggering Market Uncertainty
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all cars imported to the US, effective immediately, with a similar tariff on car parts by May 3, causing market turmoil and raising concerns about broader trade relations.
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Cars, Triggering Market Uncertainty
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all cars imported to the US, effective immediately, with a similar tariff on car parts by May 3, causing market turmoil and raising concerns about broader trade relations.
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56% Bias Score
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
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44% Bias Score
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