RFK Jr. says CDC is "very troubled"
Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared his feelings about the CDC Thursday after former head Susan Monarez was ousted. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports on the replacement for Monarez.
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Trump names new acting CDC director
A source confirms to CBS News that Jim O'Neill will be the acting director of the CDC. He currently serves as the deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Violet Jira, reporter for NOTUS, and Matt Brown, politics reporter for The Associated Press, join with analysis.
Why is Monarez being ousted as CDC director?
The White House says President Trump has fired CDC Director Susan Monarez. Her attorneys claim the refusal to sign "reckless directives" put her in conflict with the administration. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder have the latest.
Cassidy calls for vaccine advisory meeting to be postponed amid CDC departures
The Trump administration is trying to fire CDC Director Susan Monarez, and several top CDC officials also resigned Wednesday.
HHS staffers criticize RFK Jr. after CDC shooting
Hundreds of current and former employees for the U.S. Health and Human Services Department have signed a letter blasting agency leader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his handling of a recent shooting at a CDC building in Atlanta and, they claim, his ongoing spread of vaccine misinformation. Dr. Celine Gounder has details.
Pediatric group recommends COVID-19 vaccines
For the first time in 30 years, a leading pediatric group is sharing vaccine recommendations that differ from the guidance of the federal government. The American Academy of Pediatrics is strongly recommending COVID-19 shots for children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years old. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Anti-sunscreen movement grows on social media
Experts say sunscreen is a simple way to protect yourself from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Despite that, there's an anti-sunscreen movement growing on social media. Dr. Rachel Westbay, a board-certified dermatologist, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
After CDC shooting, leadership vacuums and delays frustrate staff
CDC Director Susan Monarez held an all-hands meeting as staff remain shaken by the shooting rampage targeting the agency's headquarters in Atlanta.
CDC workers speak out on shooting
The gunman in Friday's deadly shooting outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters had become fixated and outspoken against the COVID-19 vaccine, according to what his family told police. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder spoke with some CDC employees about the role medical misinformation played in the shooting.
Ex-Trump surgeon general blasts RFK Jr.'s halt to mRNA vaccine research
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
Trump's ex-surgeon general on mRNA vaccines
Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams — who served in President Trump's first term — tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "people are going to die" if the U.S. backs away from mRNA research, as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls off mRNA vaccine development projects. He also argues that RFK Jr. "failed in his first major test" after a deadly shooting at CDC headquarters.
RFK Jr. halts $500 million for mRNA vaccine research
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
U.S. halts millions for mRNA vaccine research
The Trump administration is canceling nearly $500 million worth of vaccine development projects using mRNA technology. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Cuts at a little-known federal agency pose trouble for local health programs
The workforce of a federal agency that oversees billions in grants for primary health care, AIDS/HIV, maternal and child health services, and workforce training has been slashed, sparking fears of what's to come.
Vaccine panel ousted by RFK Jr. calls new picks "inexperienced and biased"
All 17 experts from the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices who were replaced last month by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the health secretary's new picks "inexperienced and biased."
Controversial vaccine official Dr. Vinay Prasad departs FDA
Dr. Vinay Prasad had been serving as the FDA's director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research since May, and was later named chief medical and scientific officer.
RFK Jr.'s rhetoric appears to put blame on patients for health issues
In their zeal to "Make America Healthy Again," top Trump administration officials depict patients and the doctors who treat them as partly responsible for whatever ails them.
What the new CDC director has said about vaccines, fluoride and more
From vaccines to fluoride, here's what the newly confirmed CDC director Susan Monarez has said about some key health topics.
Breaking down RFK Jr.'s plan to change medical journals
Dr. Jon LaPook explains how Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposal to limit NIH-funded research in traditional journals could impact how doctors access information and treat patients.
RFK Jr.'s plans for health panel spark "deep concerns" from medical group
The American Medical Association expresses "deep concern" over a report that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy plans to remove members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Some ice cream makers plan to phase out dyes
Dozens of American ice cream makers have pledged to phase out artificial food dyes from their products by 2028. CBS News health reporter Alexander Tin has more details.
RFK Jr. ousts two Trump loyalists from HHS top ranks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
FDA approves new blue food dye derived from gardenia fruit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new blue color additive derived from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen, for use in a variety of drinks and candies.
Gottlieb on RFK Jr. vaccine panel
Dr. Scott Gottlieb served as FDA commissioner in President Trump's first term, and is currently on the board at Pfizer and the chairman of the board at Illumina. He tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "this does look like a political process right now" as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has made changes to the vaccine advisory panel ACIP.
What to know about possible flu shot changes
A new vaccine panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just held its first meeting. Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what they discussed and what it could mean for how your seasonal flu shot is made.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine war
President Trump said "great progress" was made in his call with the Russian president Thursday.
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Senate fails to advance funding bill for 10th time on Day 16 of shutdown
The Senate failed again to advance a bill to end the shutdown, and GOP leaders plan to bring up individual funding bills later in the day. Follow live updates here.
Senate votes on advancing Pentagon funding bill amid shutdown
The Senate is voting Thursday on advancing an individual year-long appropriations bill to fund the Pentagon as GOP leaders pursue an alternative approach to the shutdown.
Bolton case set to be presented to grand jury as DOJ prosecutors seek indictment
In August, the FBI searched John Bolton's home as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Immigration official: U.S. probing applicants' social media for "anti-American" views
The U.S. government is probing the social media of those applying for legal immigration benefits to root out "anti-American" activity, a top immigration official told CBS News.
FDA says these 16 brands of cinnamon contain elevated levels of lead
The FDA has identified 16 brands of ground cinnamon with elevated levels of lead that it says should be thrown out. Here's what to know.
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre details her claims in posthumous memoir
A posthumous memoir by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre offers an expanded account of her longstanding claims to have been sexually trafficked by the late financier to billionaires, politicians and Prince Andrew.
Thune says "time has come" for Senate vote on Russia sanctions bill
"I think we need to move," the Senate majority leader said, shortly after President Trump shared that he was on a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
How much lead is in your diet? What to know about reducing exposure
From cinnamon to protein powders, reports about high levels of lead in our food are raising questions about how to reduce exposure.