Presidential Transition (US)

Trump Nominates Susan Monarez as New CDC Leader: What This Means for Public Health

Trump Nominates Susan Monarez as New CDC Leader: What This Means for Public Health

President Trump has nominated Susan Monarez as the permanent director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Monarez, ... Read more

Dr. Oz’s High-Stakes Confirmation Hearing: Senators Grill Him on the Future of Medicare and Medicaid

Dr. Oz’s High-Stakes Confirmation Hearing: Senators Grill Him on the Future of Medicare and Medicaid

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known TV doctor and cardiothoracic surgeon, is gearing up for a significant confirmation hearing. This Friday, ... Read more

Breaking News: Judge Reinstates NLRB Member Dismissed by Trump – What It Means for Labor Rights

Breaking News: Judge Reinstates NLRB Member Dismissed by Trump – What It Means for Labor Rights

A federal judge has reinstated Gwynne Wilcox, a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board. This decision came after ... Read more

“Why ‘Hamilton’ Canceled Its Kennedy Center Show: The Impact of Trump’s Controversial Leadership”

“Why ‘Hamilton’ Canceled Its Kennedy Center Show: The Impact of Trump’s Controversial Leadership”

“Hamilton,” the popular musical about America’s founding, has decided not to perform at the Kennedy Center next year. The show ... Read more

Jane Fonda’s Inspiring SAG Awards Speech: Why Empathy Is a Powerful Force, Not Weakness

Jane Fonda’s Inspiring SAG Awards Speech: Why Empathy Is a Powerful Force, Not Weakness

Jane Fonda, a bold voice in politics since the Vietnam War, won a lifetime achievement award at the Screen Actors ... Read more

R.F.K. Jr.’s Commitment to ‘Follow the Science’ on Vaccines: What It Means for Public Health

R.F.K. Jr.’s Commitment to ‘Follow the Science’ on Vaccines: What It Means for Public Health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions during his confirmation hearings, especially regarding vaccines. On the first day, he skillfully ... Read more

Trump’s Bold Move: Education Officials Placed on Leave in Ongoing Battle Against D.E.I. Initiatives

Trump’s Bold Move: Education Officials Placed on Leave in Ongoing Battle Against D.E.I. Initiatives

The Education Department recently put many employees on administrative leave. This decision came after a directive from the Office of ... Read more

Unpacking Trump’s Surprising Choice: Why Science Advisor Michael Kratsios, a Non-Scientist, May Hold the Key to a New Era in Science Policy

Unpacking Trump’s Surprising Choice: Why Science Advisor Michael Kratsios, a Non-Scientist, May Hold the Key to a New Era in Science Policy

Recently, President Trump nominated Michael Kratsios to be his science adviser. Kratsios was part of the first Trump administration but ... Read more