In Hearing, Trump’s N.I.H. Nominee Says No Link Between Autism and Vaccines
Jay Bhattacharya, a health economist, gained prominence during the Covid pandemic when he argued against lockdowns.
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Trump Moves Toward Pushing Openly Transgender People Out of Military
The president also ordered the Pentagon to end diversity programs, reinstate many service members dismissed for refusing the coronavirus vaccine and create a new missile defense system.
C.I.A. Now Favors Lab Leak Theory to Explain Covid’s Origins
A new analysis that began under the Biden administration is released by the C.I.A.’s new director, John Ratcliffe, who wants the agency to get “off the sidelines” in the debate.
Anthony Fauci Stripped of Government Security Protection
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, who was one of the nation’s top health officials for decades, had received death threats during the coronavirus pandemic. He has hired his own security detail.
Health Secretary Defends Biden’s Covid Vaccine Mandates and Social Media Efforts
In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.
RFK Jr. Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.
Biden’s Presidential Legacy: An Era of Change, Forever Marked by Trump
Biden’s disastrous debate performance highlighted age concerns.
U.S. Oil Production Is Booming. Oil Jobs Are Not.
The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.
Watchdog Faults Trump Officials Over Coronavirus Inquiry at Nursing Homes
While the findings are dated, they come as many current and former Justice Department officials fear that the incoming Trump administration will run the department with an eye toward score-settling.