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Texas expected to pay $700 million in penalties to the feds for SNAP errors by 2027

The federal government is penalizing states for having a high error rate in their payments to food stamp recipients.

The Texas Tribune

‘Nobody answers’: The unraveling of a patient care research agency

A small federal agency responsible for studying how health care works for patients is largely dormant despite receiving millions of dollars from Congress for research into antibiotic resistance, health care access and safety or quality of care. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has spent none of the $345…

Roll Call

US health officials appear to shy away from anti-vaccine talk ahead of midterms

Elections seem top of mind for Kennedy’s Maha movement as key polling indicates anti-vaccine views are a liability

The Guardian - US

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He knows the pain of Lyme disease better than anyone, but RFK Jr. is about to make a decision that has health experts terrified

Here’s some big news in the fight against Lyme disease: Pfizer just announced its plan to file for regulatory approval of a new Lyme disease vaccine. If it gets the green light, this would be the first vaccine for the tick-borne illness available in over two decades. This new development,…

The Mary Sue

Colgate must face lawsuit over mouthwash safety for kids, judge rules

Federal justice says class action suits against dental brand can proceed after it was accused of misleading parents about suitablity of fluoride products for young children through its packaging

The Independent UK

RFK Jr claims that Trump talking about deaths of Russians and Ukrainians in Putin’s war proves he’s an ‘empath’

‘President Trump is exactly the opposite of everything that I believed him to be,’ Kennedy told a CPAC audience

The Independent UK

‘No kings, just vaccines!’: demonstrators gather at NIH headquarters to protest against cuts to medical research

Protesters decried Trump administration healthcare policies and direction of HHS under leadership of RFK Jr

The Guardian - US

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Trump’s Maha agenda stalled as top CDC and surgeon general roles sit empty

Trump has yet to nominate a permanent CDC director and the Senate confirmation of his pick for top doctor is in limbo

The Guardian - US

Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings

The U.S. agency that provides healthcare to Native Americans has a facilities problem

The Independent UK

Millions possibly affected by data breach at dermatology giant QualDerm

QualDerm is notifying people about a data breach which exposed their personal and health information.

TechRadar

US left without functioning vaccine panel as adviser says ‘drama distracts’

Move comes after judge voided Kennedy’s ACIP picks, leaving key flu, Covid and RSV vaccines in limbo

The Guardian - US

CDC vaccine adviser Malone steps down to avoid ‘drama’

Robert Malone, an ideological ally of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is stepping away from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee following a court ruling that effectively nullified the panel. Malone was one of several picks by Kennedy in a controversial reworking of the entire…

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CDC dilemma: Nominee may need both MAHA and science chops

As a deadline arrives this week to nominate a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, some Republicans are skeptical the administration will find someone who can check all the boxes necessary for confirmation. The candidate will need the “Make America Healthy Again” mindset of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s…

Roll Call

LGBTQ Win: US on Transgender Healthcare Declared Unlawful—Treatments for Young People Remain Protected

A federal judge in Oregon has ruled that the HHS declaration against transgender healthcare is unlawful. The ruling protects access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy for youth, following a lawsuit led by Letitia James. This is the second legal setback for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week.

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Future of vaccine panel unclear as member calls out HHS official

Federal officials are unsure how to respond to a court order blocking a key vaccine advisory committee, following “miscommunication” over next steps by an advisory committee member and Trump administration official. Robert Malone, an outspoken member of the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee, said Friday…

International Business Times UK

DHS Sparks Outrage as Trump Officials Seek Access to Database Holding Sensitive Data on Children and Abuse Victims

The Trump administration's DHS is seeking access to a sensitive database meant to protect children and domestic violence survivors, raising legal and privacy concerns.

International Business Times UK

RFK Jr. Office Replaces Official Phone Line With Domino's Number Amid Pressure Over Cat Testing Controversy

A rogue HHS staffer allegedly redirected calls to a pizza chain amid an anti–animal testing campaign, raising accountability questions for Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The Guardian - US

US health department investigates 13 states that require insurance plans to cover abortion

HHS is looking into the states for ‘alleged disregard of, or confusion about’ the federal Weldon amendment

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The Conversation

Federal judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine agenda – an epidemiologist answers questions parents may have

Public health advocates have largely applauded a Massachusetts judge’s ruling on March 16, 2026, to temporarily block major changes to vaccine policy made by the Department of Health and Human Services since 2025.

The Independent UK

Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration

A federal judge has ruled that the government overreached when it declared certain types of gender-affirming care unsafe for young people

The Independent UK

HHS staffer changed agency’s voicemail to Domino’s Pizza message to protest flood of calls from animal rights activists

A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Humans Services said the message has been changed and was ‘not representative’ of the agency

Reason

Before RFK Jr. Can Crack Down on 'Processed Foods,' He'll Have To Figure Out How To Define Them

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is importing a failed European idea.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr investigating 13 states for ‘coercing’ doctors to perform abortions

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The Independent UK

13 states are under investigation by RFK Jr’s HHS for ‘coercing’ doctors to perform abortions

The states, which include California, Colorado and New York, all voted for Kamala Harris in 2024

Reason

The Feds Are Investing in Wearable Health Trackers. That Could Put Your Private Data at Risk.

Government-backed biowearables could generate vast streams of personal health data with few legal safeguards.

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