People familiar with the situation say that the chief tobacco regulator at the Food and Drug Administration has been fired amid sweeping cuts made to the federal health workforce and the agency on Tuesday. In an email sent to employees, FDA director of tobacco Brian King stated: "It's with a heavy and deep disappointment that I announce I have been placed on. administrative … [Read more...] about FDA’s Top Tobacco Chief Ousted in Major Leadership Shake-Up
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NYC Mayor Calls on Cuomo to ‘Answer’ for COVID Nursing Home Scandal
Former New York Governor and New York City mayor Eric Adams said Monday that Andrew Cuomo must "answer for the way he handled nursing homes during the pandemic and his treatment of casualties. Adams' comment came when he was asked by a journalist if "undercounting of COVID-related nursing homes deaths disqualified Cuomo from running for mayor." "I’ve met with some of the … [Read more...] about NYC Mayor Calls on Cuomo to ‘Answer’ for COVID Nursing Home Scandal
Amid Rising Global Tensions, Bipartisan Effort Ramps Up to Shield Food Supply from Cyberattacks
A bipartisan pair is attempting to team up to tackle cyber threats to the American food supply, introducing new legislation that will increase the analysis and threat detection of critical farms and food infrastructure. Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) teamed up to present the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act. This act is designed to increase protection … [Read more...] about Amid Rising Global Tensions, Bipartisan Effort Ramps Up to Shield Food Supply from Cyberattacks
Workers Battling Bird Flu Crisis Accidentally Fired
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that several employees working on the bird flu outbreak were accidentally terminated. Elon Musk, the tech mogul who heads the Department of Government Efficiency (DGE), is working closely with President Donald Trump to shrink the government. Egg shortages and a rise in egg prices have been caused by the avian flu outbreak. The … [Read more...] about Workers Battling Bird Flu Crisis Accidentally Fired
Nancy Pelosi Injured During Europe Trip for WWII Commemoration, Hospitalized
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, was hospitalized in Europe while on official taxpayer business. The former Speaker’s staff announced Friday morning that she was hospitalized, citing "injury." The statement said that Nancy Pelosi, who was traveling in Luxembourg with a delegation of bipartisan politicians to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi Injured During Europe Trip for WWII Commemoration, Hospitalized