CDC confirms approximately 600 job cuts; union claims workforce is ‘devastated’

CDC Layoffs Impact Hundreds After Court Ruling Recently, a federal judge approved layoff notices for hundreds of employees, while apparently protecting some offices within the CDC. According to a spokesperson from the U.S. Government Employee Federation (AFGE), “We can confirm that around 600 CDC employees have been let go.” The layoffs spanned multiple divisions, including […]
Over 600 CDC employees receiving final notices after actions from the Trump administration affected the agency

Recently, at least 600 employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been informed of their permanent termination due to a court ruling aimed at safeguarding certain CDC positions from layoffs. This week, the Federation of US Government Employees reported that layoff notifications were sent out, though many employees are still awaiting […]
Many HHS employees urge Kennedy to address misinformation following the CDC shooting

Over 750 current and former staff members of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are urging Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to cease “spreading inaccurate health information” and to protect public health officials. This comes in light of the recent shootings at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters. A letter […]
AAP goes against CDC advice with COVID vaccine suggestion for children

CDC Stops Recommending Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids; Major Health Groups Disagree The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently ceased recommending the Covid-19 vaccine for children, yet many prominent healthcare organizations are pushing back against this guidance. On Tuesday, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) unveiled its annual vaccination schedule, which still includes […]
Father of CDC shooter Patrick Joseph White repeatedly called 911 worried he was the gunman

The father of a gunman who opened fire at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, killing a police officer, has shared a recent 911 call expressing his fears about his son’s involvement in the attack. Kenneth White reached out to law enforcement after his son, Patrick Joseph White, shot over 180 […]
Gunman Left 5 Weapons and Over 500 Shells After Shooting at CDC Headquarters, According to Police

Investigation into CDC Shooting Incident in Atlanta The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has detailed a recent incident at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, where a gunman left behind over 500 shell casings. In a press release, the GBI reported the recovery of five firearms and more than 500 shell […]
Motive of CDC shooter revealed — documents indicate dissatisfaction with COVID-19 vaccines

Incident at CDC Headquarters ATLANTA – A man recently opened fire with a long gun at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters, firing over 180 rounds. He claimed he intended to break into a safe to access his father’s firearm and express his discontent regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. According to Chris Hossey […]
Former Trump surgeon general criticizes RFK Jr.’s weak reaction to CDC shooting

Former US Surgeon General Jerome Adams criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his “late lukewarm response” to a deadly shooting that occurred at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta on Friday. In an op-ed published by STAT on Saturday, Adams stated that the shooting reflects a […]
Suspect named in Atlanta shooting near CDC: Key information to understand

A 30-year-old man has been named a suspect in a shooting that occurred outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta on Friday. The suspect, Patrick Joseph White from Kennesaw, Georgia, was identified by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on Saturday. Authorities are still looking into what might have motivated White. Here’s […]
Patrick White named as the suspect in the shooting that resulted in the death of a Georgia police officer at CDC headquarters

Shooting Incident Near CDC in Atlanta A tragic shooting occurred on Friday near the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, involving a police officer. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White from Kennesaw, Georgia, is believed to have killed David Rose, a member of the DeKalb County […]