Tag: Washington DC
Former FDA Chief Seeks to Undermine RFK Jr.’s Senate Confirmation
Former FDA Chief Expresses Concerns Over RFK Jr.'s Senate Confirmation In a recent television appearance, Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration under the Trump administration, has raised red flags with...
Supreme Court Case: FDA Regulation of Flavored Vapes Under Scrutiny
Supreme Court Case: FDA Regulation of Flavored Vapes Under Scrutiny The Supreme Court is currently at the center of a pivotal case that could reshape how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees flavored vaping...
The Impact of Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Vaccine Confidence and Safety:...
Donald Trump's recent win could lead to a significant impact on how vaccines are regulated and distributed in the United States due to the influence of longtime vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy...
Reform the FDA to Improve Effectiveness and Accountability
Lee Cooper, a biotechnology investor and ethical bio-innovation instructor, has sounded the alarm on the fragmented nature of the U.S. Food and Drug Agency (FDA). In his recent call for reform, Cooper highlights the...
Nominate Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. to Run HHS: Trump’s Controversial Decision
President-elect Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer and vaccine skeptic, as his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, expressing...
RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary: Scientists’ Opinions and Analysis
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision has sparked controversy, as RFK Jr. is known for being a vaccine skeptic. The...
Navigating the GOP’s Healthcare Agenda: Balancing Health and Insurance
RFK Jr.'s Unconventional Stance on Health Insurance In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his Make American Healthy Again movement, has been chosen by President Trump to lead the Department...
Dr. Oz appointed by Trump to head Medicare and Medicaid
President-elect Trump has chosen Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known surgeon and television personality, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This agency plays a crucial role in setting policies that affect payments...
Reaction to Trump’s selection of RFK Jr. for HHS leadership
Leaders in the biopharma world and scientific community were taken aback by the news that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This...
FDA Urges AI Device Manufacturers to Improve Testing and Performance Transparency
FDA Urges AI Device Manufacturers to Improve Testing and Performance Transparency The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling for increased transparency from developers of medical devices that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology....
Jay Bhattacharya: Trump’s Choice to Lead NIH
President-elect Trump has made his selection for the role of leading the National Institutes of Health known, with Stanford University professor Jay Bhattacharya being chosen for the position, as announced by his transition team...
PhRMA Membership Dues Drop by Nearly $100 Million due to Major Drugmakers Exiting
PhRMA Membership Dues Plummet by $100 Million After Major Drugmakers Exit In a significant blow to the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), three major pharmaceutical companies, AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and Teva, made the decision...
