Officers honor Georgia police officer who lost his life after CDC shooting in heartfelt ceremony
On the first day leading the Academy of Police, Dekalb County Police Sgt. Tre Jones recognized that David Rose had made a choice that typically takes weeks to finalize. What surprised him, however, was Rose’s agility on the basketball court. It wasn’t long before he witnessed those same moves in a courtroom setting, with Rose’s […]
HHS is ending recognition of unions for employees at the CDC, FDA, NIH, and other agencies.
HHS Recognizes Union Representatives, Citing a Focus on Mission-Critical Work On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will officially recognize union representatives for multiple sub-agencies and office staff, stating this decision will help eliminate “unnecessary obstacles to mission-critical work.” However, HHS is not extending this recognition to representatives involved […]
CDC cuts 600 jobs as part of larger HHS reorganization efforts
CDC Layoffs Amid Major Restructuring Recent reports confirm that around 600 employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S. have been laid off as part of a significant restructuring initiative within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which was announced back in March. The goal outlined by HHS […]
Government reinstates paused funding for CDC research
A significant amount of funding, amounting to tens of millions of dollars, has been allocated to a health initiative managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after being halted during the Trump administration. Multiple CDC employees report that the White House Management and Budget Office (OMB) has approved the agency’s spending strategy […]
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 […]