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Scientists, doctors and public health professionals at the National Institutes of Health, the CDC, the FDA, and other federal agencies have been fired under President Trump’s effort to shrink the government.
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders
A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Scientists, doctors and public health professionals at the National Institutes of Health, the CDC, the FDA, and other federal agencies have been fired under President Trump’s effort to shrink the government.
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NEW: Despite Musk and Rubio’s statements, life-saving programs with USAID funds are NOT restarting. A funds transfer system is frozen. And a USAID official sent out an internal email obtained by @nytimes.com telling employees to halt applications to restart: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...
USAID Lifesaving Aid Remains Halted Despite Rubio’s Promise
A new directive puts further exemptions on hold. Aid workers also say the U.S. government has made it impossible to pay partners around the world.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
NEW: Despite Musk and Rubio’s statements, life-saving programs with USAID funds are NOT restarting. A funds transfer system is frozen. And a USAID official sent out an internal email obtained by @nytimes.com telling employees to halt applications to restart: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...
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Gutting the Department of Education—which Donald Trump has tasked his Cabinet nominee Linda McMahon with doing—would deliver a terrible blow to public schools, and have an immediate and tangible impact on students with disabilities.
What the Assault on Public Education Means for Kids with Disabilities
The future of the Department of Education may hinge on the world views of two billionaires who abhor what they perceive as weakness and waste.
www.newyorker.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Gutting the Department of Education—which Donald Trump has tasked his Cabinet nominee Linda McMahon with doing—would deliver a terrible blow to public schools, and have an immediate and tangible impact on students with disabilities.
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NEW: Trump and Rubio’s halt to almost all foreign aid is crippling programs worldwide and putting lives at risk. HIV and disease treatment and prevention programs across Africa, including PEPFAR, are shutting down. USAID is gutted. w/ @apoorvanyt.bsky.social. Story: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/u...
U.S. Halt to Foreign Aid Cripples Programs Worldwide
Many of the frozen programs are aimed at alleviating disease and malnutrition, but even security programs with U.S. funding are shutting down.
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2025 at 1:51 AM
NEW: Trump and Rubio’s halt to almost all foreign aid is crippling programs worldwide and putting lives at risk. HIV and disease treatment and prevention programs across Africa, including PEPFAR, are shutting down. USAID is gutted. w/ @apoorvanyt.bsky.social. Story: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/u...