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[ACTIVE] [HEALTH] [US] [WS]

RFK Jr. HHS leadership, vaccine policy & CDC turmoil

59 clusters · 264 sources · last updated

Latest: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledges White House support to vaccine-skeptic group

Since his April 2026 appointment, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reshaped U.S. health governance, installing acting heads at the CDC, NIH, FDA and the Surgeon‑General’s office. He issued rules on ultra‑processed

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [US] [ES]

US Social Security: 2027 COLA and Solvency Projections

81 clusters · 161 sources · last updated

Latest: Social Security 2027 COLA projections suggest 3.5% to 3.6% increase

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to full electronic benefit delivery by the end of 2026. The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund faces imminent insolvency, with the 2026 Trustees Report p

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US]

Misconduct investigation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw toxic workplace, watchdog report finds

A U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General investigation has detailed extensive misconduct by former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The report describes a “toxic, intimidating and humiliating” work envi

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US] [GB] [CH]

DOJ leadership and independence under Attorney General Todd_

80 clusters · 436 sources · last updated

Latest: Attorney General Todd Blanche delivers law-and-order speech at RNC convention

Following his August 10 swearing-in, Attorney General Todd Blanche has focused on stabilizing a Department of Justice (DOJ) workforce facing mass resignations and accusations of political targeting. In a speech to DOJ em

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US]

Heidi Overton FDA commissioner nomination

4 clusters · 54 sources · last updated

Latest: Trump urges Senate to confirm FDA nominee Heidi Overton before midterms

President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, a physician and White House domestic policy aide, to serve as the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overton would succeed Marty Makary, who re

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US]

US Social Security legislative proposals

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: US Senators propose bipartisan plan to prevent Social Security cuts

Legislative efforts in the United States have focused on protecting Social Security benefits through different mechanisms. Initially, Senator Bernie Sanders, along with Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, introduced

[QUIET] [SPORTS] [US]

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers updates

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: LaNorris Sellers completes final degree requirement via internship

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers is entering his junior season following a difficult 2025 campaign characterized by regressive passing and rushing statistics. To improve the team’s offensive performa

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