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May 13, 2026
Pharma leaders hope next FDA head calms waters
The CEO of the main pharmaceutical company trade group on Wednesday called for the next Food and Drug Administration commissioner to "calm the waters" and ensure stability as drug companies develop...
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May 12, 2026
Marty Makary out as FDA chief
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is stepping down after a turbulent 13-month term marked by organizational upheaval, controversies over drug approvals and tensions with the Wh...
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May 12, 2026
Health program cuts hit home, fueling blame game
Sweeping changes that congressional Republicans made to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid are starting to take effect, fueling an election-year blame game over coverage losses.Why it matters: A ...
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April 23, 2026
Trump cuts drug price deal with Regeneron
President Trump on Thursday announced a drug pricing deal with Regeneron — the last of 17 manufacturers the administration pressured last year to commit to his "most favored nation" policy.Why it m...
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April 16, 2026
RFK Jr. faces barrage from Democrats in House hearings
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions on vaccine policy and deep staff cuts at federal health agencies in a pair of House hearings Thursday that marked his first appearance b...
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April 16, 2026
Kennedy returns to Capitol Hill with clout diminished
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face Congress for the first time in more than six months on Thursday with his autonomy and political influence in a very different place. Why it matters:...
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March 25, 2026
White House delays permanent CDC director pick
The White House is indefinitely postponing its selection of a permanent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, leaving acting head Jay Bhattacharya overseeing the agency past a key de...
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February 25, 2026
Surgeon general nominee won't say she urges vaccination
Surgeon General nominee Casey Means said during a confirmation hearing Wednesday that she believes vaccines save lives but did not unequivocally urge people to get vaccinated.The big picture: The n...
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