POLITICS

Jay Bhattacharya Emerges as Top Contender for NIH Chief

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The Stanford professor of health policy was a leading critic of government-imposed lockdowns and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jay Bhattacharya, a professor of health policy at Stanford University, is a top contender to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the next Trump administration, according to a source familiar with the matter. Bhattacharya

Trump’s controversial Cabinet and senior staff picks face uncertain future

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Washington — President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days even from fellow Republicans — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.  Trump’s selection for attorney general in former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a GOP firebrand who was under investigation by the

Birx says she is “excited” for data-driven discussions in RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings

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Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus response coordinator, said Sunday she is “excited” for the data on key health issues that will surface in Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for Health and Human secretary who has spread false information on vaccines and autism.  “I’m actually excited

Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Nov. 17, 2024

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On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat  Sue Gordon, principal deputy director of National Intelligence in first Trump administration Dr. Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in first Trump administration Click here to browse

Biden Visits Amazon in Brazil to Champion His Climate Agenda

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The president’s trip comes as Trump pledges to claw back billions of dollars in funding allocated to the Biden administration’s climate agenda. President Joe Biden traveled on Sunday to Brazil to visit the Amazon rainforest, seizing a unique opportunity to advocate for his climate policies and legacy as his term comes to an end. Biden

Biden becomes first sitting U.S. president to visit Amazon rainforest

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Bees lead rainforest conservation efforts Stingless bees’ lead conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest 04:25 Washington — President Biden is set to deliver remarks on climate conservation in Manaus, Brazil, on Sunday during a visit to the Amazon rainforest that marked the first such trip by any sitting U.S. president in history.  Mr. Biden has