Bill Gates questions FDA's credibility on COVID-19 vaccine
Philanthropist bashes White House's pandemic response, calling it "a mismanaged situation every step of the way."
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Gottlieb says health officials "failed" White House in early COVID response
Gottlieb said the White House did not have the information they needed from federal health officials to make decisions.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, September 13, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Why did COVID-19 become partisan?
Almost since news of the pandemic first broke, politics became the lens through which many Americans, and our government, took the coronavirus seriously, or not
Trump visits Pennsylvania 9/11 memorial
President Trump delivered a speech in Pennsylvania today honoring the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to recap his remarks and talk about some of the latest news from Washington.
Could Trump push a vaccine through before election day?
Experts say the FDA has a rigorous process for vetting any COVID-19 treatment, though there is a loophole.
University creates innovative COVID-19 test
In our series "Racing to a Cure," CBS News looks into what could be a COVID-19 testing breakthrough. A mass testing model at the University of Illinois could help contain the pandemic.
Remdesivir shortages plague some hospitals
A new report says some hospitals around the country did not get enough of a critical drug used for COVID-19 patients. The FDA approved the drug, Remdesivir, for emergency use in May. But the report says after looking at the data, the Trump administration mismanaged its distribution. Anna Werner reports.
Gottlieb: Likelihood "extremely low" for COVID-19 vaccine in 2020
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says Americans are "exhausted" by coronavirus mitigation efforts, warning vigilance to fight the virus.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, September 6, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
FDA chief on COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Jon LaPook speaks with the FDA commissioner about whether he's being pressured by the White House to approve a fast-tracked COVID-19 vaccine during an election year.
FDA says outside pressure won't influence COVID-19 vaccine approval
The commissioner said, depending on that data, it's possible a vaccine could be available by Election Day and before a Phase III trial is completely finished.
FDA commissioner talks COVID-19 vaccine development
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn spoke with CBS News about how it will handle outside pressure to approve a coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Jon LaPook has more in CBS News' series "Racing to a Cure."
Expert warns against fast tracking vaccine
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn suggested on Sunday that he may fast track Phase 3 of a coronavirus vaccine clinical trial, leaving many in the medical community to wonder if he is reacting to pressure from the White House. Clinical professor emeritus at UC Berkeley's School of Public Health and editorial board chair for UC Berkeley Health and Wellness Publications Dr. John Swartzberg told CBSN that truncating the process compromises our ability to know whether a drug is safe or not.
FDA: Outside pressure won't influence vaccine approval
Stephen Hahn, the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, told CBS News that outside pressure will not influence the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine. Watch more of his interview on "CBS Evening News" tonight at 6 p.m. ET.
Doctor fact-checks claims on COVID deaths
President Trump retweeted a false claim about the number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. And the head of the FDA said he may consider early approval of a COVID-19 vaccine if the benefits outweigh the risks. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Gottlieb says "full approval" of coronavirus vaccine unlikely before 2021
"I don't think the FDA commissioner could step in and obviate a decision by the professional staff," Gottlieb said.
Gottlieb says vaccine for general population unlikely before 2021
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says a widely available vaccine is "really a 2021 event."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, August 30, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
FDA greenlights $5 rapid coronavirus test by Abbott Laboratories
The new test — which cannot be done at home — uses the same technology used to test for the flu.
FDA says these sanitizers won't protect you against COVID-19
Some disinfecting products don't contain enough active ingredients to kill the coronavirus, regulators say.
Colleges battling coronavirus and students' behavior
Students at Florida State University have been arrested and charged with violating COVID-19 regulations by hosting an open house party, and Texas A&M is reporting an outbreak of more than 400 cases. Manuel Bojorquez has more details.
FDA chief: Emergency plasma order based on "sound science"
"I can assure the American people that this decision was made based upon sound science and data," Hahn told "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King.
Antibody-based COVID drug tested
AstraZeneca is starting Phase 1 trials of a potential antibody treatment for the coronavirus. Dr. Dyan Hes joins CBSN to discuss that, plus the FDA's controversial move to approve emergency use of convalescent plasma.
FDA Commissioner Hahn on plasma authorization
FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn is defending his administration, saying politics did not play a role in the decision to grant emergency authorization of a possible coronavirus treatment. Only on "CBS This Morning," Hahn responds to charges of politicization of the FDA, and explains how the agency got the data to make the decison.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.