The group of outside experts will also consider shot ingredients like aluminum, as well as the timing and order of vaccines, according to a document posted on the agency’s website. The CDC’s vaccine advisers will review the safety and efficacy of the childhood vaccine schedule, including the timing of shots given to kids and possible … Read more
The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power costs. States that embrace renewable energy are far more likely to save money for electricity consumers than those relying on fossil fuels or nuclear power, a … Read more
GOP leaders are seeking to keep pressure on Democrats to reopen the whole government. A Democratic effort to pass a bill paying active-duty military members during the government shutdown was blocked on the House floor Friday by the GOP. The presiding Republican, Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois, gaveled a brief pro forma session to a … Read more
The California governor approved the proposal despite fierce pushback from the Los Angeles mayor and City Council. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a contentious bill aimed at tackling California’s sky-high housing costs by spurring denser development near major transit stops in big cities. “Housing near transit means shorter commutes, lower costs, and more time with … Read more
The agency’s decision has drawn conservative criticism. The FDA signed off on a second generic option for the abortion pill mifepristone on Tuesday, hours before most of the federal government shut down and despite Republican opposition to the drug. Evita Solutions applied to make another generic mifepristone on Oct. 1, 2021, according to the FDA’s … Read more
The Coalition for Health AI has enlisted big names in health and tech to evaluate artificial intelligence tools that are now mostly unregulated. The Trump administration has a message for the biggest names in health care and tech: You won’t control the development of artificial intelligence in medicine. Top officials at the Department of Health … Read more
College campuses across the country saw a terrifying start to the new school year with a rash of swatting and fake threats that has caused students to barricade themselves in classrooms and dozens of police officers to rush to the schools. From Arizona to Pennsylvania, universities are experiencing hoax calls that include reports that students … Read more
Susan Monarez, who was ousted as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday afternoon after only weeks on the job, said hours later that she had not been fired and would not resign. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted a statement on the social platform X at … Read more
President Trump has threatened to send National Guard troops into more American cities after deploying soldiers in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles this year. He’s highlighted Baltimore and Chicago as cities in particular need of help fighting crime, though Monday he appeared to back off his threat to unilaterally deploy the National Guard into cities … Read more