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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Declares HHS Is Ending mRNA Development Contracts

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Declares HHS Is Ending mRNA Development Contracts

HHS Cancels mRNA Vaccine Development Investments U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Tuesday the decision to cancel investments and contracts related to mRNA vaccine development. “There’s a department within HHS known as the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Agency, or BARDA,” Kennedy Jr. explained. “BARDA is at the […]

HHS ends mRNA vaccine development program under BARDA

HHS ends mRNA vaccine development program under BARDA

HHS Announces Changes to mRNA Vaccine Development The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled plans to regulate the development of mRNA vaccines, particularly through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Agency (BARDA). This initiative involves the cancellation and scaling back of various contracts and solicitations. This decision follows a comprehensive evaluation […]

HHS ends $500M mRNA vaccine agreements and reallocates funds to ‘safer’ methods

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.

Warren questions HHS general counsel nominee about vaccines, 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

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 […]

A race against time: Trump’s HHS is hindering efforts to safeguard homeless youth

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 prevents undocumented immigrants from participating in Head Start, resulting in a $374 million savings.

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'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 […]