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β€˜Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission

26 September 2026 at 09:09
The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.

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A protest outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year after employees were laid off. Beyond staff reductions, the agency also faces a leadership vacuum.

Trump Administration Moves to Integrate A.I. Into Medical Care Despite Concerns

14 September 2026 at 10:49
Federal projects are rolling out A.I. agents that offer therapy and prescribe medicine, raising concerns about safety and the influence of venture capital investors.

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A demonstration of a Limbic A.I. mental health app.

Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats

Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.

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The agreement, a copy of which was obtained by The New York Times, is focused on chemical and biological defense research.
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