Is FDA raising the bar on booster shots?
The Food and Drug Administration was set to release new guidance on COVID booster shots ahead of the fall season, but that's now in question. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what's at stake.
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Major public health program cuts under Trump
The Trump administration has drastically overhauled staffing and funding at agencies that fall under Health and Human Services since he took office in January. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin has more.
FDA chief looking at whether to approve COVID shots for next winter
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said there is a "void of data" on the COVID booster shots.
FDA Commissioner Makary on goals for agency
Dr. Marty Makary has been outspoken about vaccine mandates and other public health measures, so how does the Food and Drug Administration look under his leadership? Makary joins "America Decides" to lay out his vision for the agency as commissioner.
FDA to undo some layoffs, after cuts to inspections and drug safety
Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
Eye on America: Food safety and more
We take a look at food safety in America and see how lawmakers in California are trying to do what the FDA hasn't. And we meet a New Orleans' music icon, Trombone Shorty, to see how he's using his talents to support the next generation of musicians. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out
The Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced.
FDA stops short of synthetic food dye ban, calls on industry to stop use
Federal health officials want companies to swap out certain food dyes with natural alternatives.
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
Full interview: Dr. Peter Marks
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Dr. Peter Marks, the former head of FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
Former top FDA official warns RFK Jr. against giving "false hope" on autism
"You can be incredibly supportive of people, but giving them false hope is wrong," said Dr. Peter Marks.
Former top FDA vaccine official questions RFK Jr.'s pledge to find cause of autism by September
Dr. Peter Marks, the former head of the vaccine program at the Food and Drug Administration, speaks with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about some of the Trump administration's new public health priorities, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent promise to find the cause of autism by September.
Cabot butter recalled over possible fecal contamination
Cabot butter is being recalled across seven states over concerns that it could contain coliform, a bacteria found in fecal matter.
FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
Former FDA chief on worrisome layoffs
Dr. Robert Califf, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration during the Obama and Biden administrations, says the agency is "finished" as details emerge about layoffs across the Department of Health and Human Services. Califf joins CBS News with more on the news.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records transparency teams
It is unclear what will happen to hundreds of pending requests for public information as the health agencies slash staff.
FDA's top vaccine official forced out, decries RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies"
A Department of Health and Human Services official delivered an ultimatum to Dr. Peter Marks: either resign or be fired.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Impact of Trump health cuts at CDC, FDA
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced a major overhaul at the department. The move will slash 10,000 workers, including positions at the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss.
Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA, Jay Bhattacharya to head NIH
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
Federal food aid will not go out starting Nov. 1, USDA website alert says
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
Exclusive
Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Graham says land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility"
The U.S. has carried out several air strikes on Venezuelan vessels that the Trump administration has accused of carrying drugs and cartel members.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
TikTok deal to be finalized Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the TikTok deal announced last month is set to be finalized on Thursday when President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago amid tensions with Venezuela
In an interview aired Sunday on CBS News' "Face the Nation," Sen. Lindsey Graham said land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility" amid rising tensions.
Hamas expands search for remaining hostages' bodies as Egypt joins effort
Under the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, reached on Oct. 10, Hamas is expected to return all of the remains of Israeli hostages as soon as possible.
Nick Mangold, New York Jets legend, dies at 41, team announces
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.