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The White House has rebuked a CBS interview after the host engaged in a contentious debate with the NIH director regarding the loss of public trust in public health institutions. The interview highlighted tensions surrounding public health messaging.
President Donald Trump has assigned several Cabinet members and other officials to multiple positions within his second administration, highlighting a trend of individuals holding various responsibilities.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya has been appointed as the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) until President Trump names a permanent director, signaling a leadership change within the agency.
A US official stated that a truce with Iran has 'terminated' hostilities for the purpose of a war powers deadline. This comes even as Iran threatens a 'painful' response if US attacks resume.
Jay Bhattacharya, a vocal critic of the CDC's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, has been appointed as the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Scientists fear NIH director will be even more absent and leave key issues unresolved as he takes interim CDC lead Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox As…
Reports indicate that the current director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is being considered for the role of acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).