HHS ends $500M mRNA vaccine agreements and reallocates funds to ‘safer’ methods
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Tuesday that it is canceling 22 contracts related to the development of mRNA vaccines, amounting to nearly $500 million. This move is part of the government’s efforts through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Agency (BARDA), which focuses on advancing scientific research, including vaccines and […]
Warren asks the nominee for HHS general counsel about vaccines and abortion.
On Thursday, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) questioned how West Virginia Senator Mike Stuart’s (R) views on vaccines and abortion might influence his role as a potential advisor to the Department of Health and Human Services. Stuart has shown support for state bills allowing exemptions under West Virginia’s School Vaccination Policy. He identifies himself as “non-sided […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lets go of two senior HHS staff in a leadership reshuffle
Leadership Changes at HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Director of Health and Human Services, has terminated the employment of two of his senior aides. This includes Chief of Staff Heather Frick Melanson and Deputy Chief of Staff Hannah Anderson, who are no longer listed on the Department’s leadership webpage. A spokesperson for HHS confirmed […]
HHS overcomes challenges posed by judges appointed by Democrats, lets go of thousands of bureaucrats
HHS Workforce Cuts Announced The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made headlines in late March with the announcement of significant staff reductions, decreasing its workforce from 82,000 to 62,000 employees. This move is part of a wider strategy aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs for taxpayers while focusing on public health […]
A race against time: Trump’s HHS is hindering efforts to safeguard homeless youth
Across the nation, organizations focused on supporting youth who are homeless are voicing their frustrations. On July 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Department of Families and Youth Services unveiled three eagerly awaited grant applications tied to core programs under the Federal Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. The programs include transitional living, […]
HHS Prohibits Unauthorized Immigrants from Getting Benefits to Prevent Encouraging Illegal Immigration
HHS to Restrict Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Thursday that the department aims to prevent illegal immigrants from accessing its benefits. “For too long, the government has funneled taxes from hardworking Americans to support illegal immigration. This change will restore integrity to federal programs, […]
HHS prevents undocumented immigrants from participating in Head Start, resulting in a $374 million savings.
New Policy on Immigration and Public Services Announced The Trump administration revealed on Thursday that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will prohibit illegal immigrants from accessing taxpayer-funded services, which includes the popular Head Start early childhood education initiative. In a statement, the agency noted it would retract its interpretation of the 1996 […]
Trump’s HHS puts a stop to illegal immigrants using taxpayer money.
Trump Administration Makes Changes to Federal Benefits Policy On Thursday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under President Donald Trump took significant measures aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from accessing taxpayer-funded resources. HHS announced it would revoke the previous interpretation established during the Clinton administration that allowed some immigrants to draw federal benefits […]
HHS Expels Unauthorized Individuals from Accessing Taxpayer-Funded Healthcare Programs
Policy Change on Taxpayer-Funded Healthcare Programs The Trump administration unveiled a notable policy shift on Thursday, aimed at restricting illegal immigration from various taxpayer-funded healthcare programs. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially rejected the previous interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) that was implemented during the […]
Judge Preventing Trump’s HHS Restructuring Is Focused on Race
A judge recently ruled to halt the Trump administration’s changes at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and her judicial history shows that President Joe Biden supported her nomination partly due to her background as a person of color and her status as openly LGBTQ. Justice Melissa Dubose was appointed by Biden in […]