RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

A peacock showing off its art.

Well, and terrifyingly, said.

I was the US labor secretary. Trump’s latest firing undermines a key agency | Robert Reich The firing of Erika McEntarfer, head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, destroys the credibility of essential informatio

One thing I learned during my time as labor secretary is that the Bureau of Labor Statistics is a crown jewel of knowledge about jobs and the economy.

In one fell swoop, Trump destroyed the credibility of this vital source of information.

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from reallocating more than $4 billion meant to help communities protect against natural disasters. U.S.

Noting money for the program was allocated by Congress, the states’ lawsuit says any attempt to redirect it would run afoul of the Constitution.

Rather than working to bring down the cost of living, Trump is busy gerrymandering Texas, talking about his ‘good friend’ Jeffrey Epstein, and fighting with our allies over tariffs.

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The people are sick of being lied to. We can’t afford NOT to do it. #MedicareForAll

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We’re seriously about to let Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas—both accused of sexual misconduct—weigh in on the future of Ghislaine Maxwell?
This system isn’t broken. It’s designed like this.

The Oversight Committee subpoenaed the DOJ for the Epstein files. They now have 2 weeks to release the files to the committee.

It’s time to find out who’s been protected, who thought they were above the law, and who’s been hiding behind power.

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"This Is Illegal": NASA Reportedly Ordered To Destroy Important OCO Satellite The satellite is fully functional, providing valuable data, and may soon be burned up in our atmosphere out out of choice.

Imagine being so unconvinced of your own belief that climate change is a hoax that you order the destruction of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of satellites, already paid for, to remove the possibility that the people might lean that you're wrong.

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Penguin’s reaction when her favorite human comes to check up on her... 🥹 #bluesky

House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files and depositions with the Clintons The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the Justice Department for files in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation and is seeking depositions with the Clintons and former law enforceme...

It was Democrats who sparked the move to subpoena the Justice Department for its files on Epstein. They were joined by some Republicans last month to successfully initiate the subpoena through a subcommittee of the House Oversight Committee.

GOP congressman faces heated town hall where hundreds boo him for supporting Trump's big bill Republican congressman Mike Flood has gotten an earful during a Nebraska town hall held to defend his support of President Donald Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts law.

He described the law as less than perfect but stood firm on its Medicaid and tax provisions, fueling a 90-minute barrage of jeers and chants.“You said in Seward you were not a fascist,” one man stood in line to say. “Your complicity suggests otherwise.”

This is Texas Rep. Todd Hunter who submitted the proposed redistricting map to rig the 2026 midterms. His phone numbers are: 512-463-0672 and 361-949-4603. His office address is: 15217 South Padre Island Dr. Suite. 201, Corpus Christi, TX 78418. CALL TO ACTION/ORGANIZING

Russia says it no longer will abide by its self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles Russia has declared it's no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on deploying nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles, a warning that potentially sets the stage for a new arm...

Russia has declared that it no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on the deployment of nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles, a warning that potentially sets the stage for a new arms race as tensions between Moscow and Washington rise again over Ukraine.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley declines invitation to join Trump's sports council Saquon Barkley has declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump's council on sports, fitness, and nutrition.

Saquon Barkley has declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump’s council on sports, fitness, and nutrition, which is being revitalized under an executive order that also reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test for American children.

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California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas' move to pad Republican margin California Democrats are weighing new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state while bolstering Democratic incumbents in other battleground distric...

California Democrats are considering new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state while bolstering Democratic incumbents in other battleground districts.

The upshot is that general public thinks Dems are socialist—even though they’re not—and that Republicans are not Nazis—even though they are.

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Reason
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Statement from ACIP Medical Association Liaisons on ouster from vaccine review Deeply disappointed and alarmed by medical association liaisons being barred from reviewing evidence, informing vaccine recommendations to help ensure safety of U.S. vaccine program.

"To remove our deep medical expertise from this vital and once transparent process is irresponsible, dangerous to our nation’s health, and will further undermine public and clinician trust in vaccines."

AMA and other medical associations are kicked out of CDC vaccine workgroups U.S. health officials have told more than a half-dozen of the nation’s top medical organizations that they will no longer help establish vaccination recommendations.

U.S. health officials have told more than a half-dozen of the nation’s top medical organizations that they will no longer help establish vaccination recommendations, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Gavin Newsom didn’t mince words:
“This is what fighting for our democracy looks like.”
Texas Democrats are doing what too many others won’t: putting principle over power.

St. Louis Soccer Fan Removed from Stadium for Wearing MAGA Hat: “Trump Is Not Welcome Here” ST. LOUIS — A self-proclaimed diehard Major League Soccer fan was ejected from a St. Louis City SC match last week for wearing a red “Make America Great Again” cap, sparking a firestorm over politi…

A supporter of Trump donned a MAGA cap at a soccer match in St. Louis. Security requested his departure. He recorded the incident. He claims he was suppressed. The club cites a no-politics policy. The video? It's already trending online.

Freeze-Dried Fruit Recalled From Sam’s Club Over Listeria Risk - Drugs.com MedNews MONDAY, Aug. 4, 2025 Popular freeze-dried fruit snacks sold at Sam s Club are being recalled because of possible listeria contamination. Doehler Dry Ingredient

The recalled boxes were sold between July 1 and 25 of this year, and have the UPC 1 93968 50900 2.