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FDA’s top drug regulator resigns after federal officials probe ‘serious concerns’

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FDA’s chief drug regulator steps down following federal investigation into ‘significant concerns’ Dr. George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA’s drug center, abruptly resigned due to “serious concerns about his personal conduct.” This came after officials started reviewing issues related to his behavior. Tidmarsh was placed on leave and later resigned, with allegations of making false … Read more

Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form

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Federal judge decides Trump cannot demand proof of citizenship on federal voting form A federal judge ruled that President Trump’s request to add a proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. The judge sided with Democratic and civil rights groups, stating that the President lacks the … Read more

Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdown

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Judge extends order preventing Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown A federal judge in San Francisco has issued an indefinite ban on the Trump administration from firing federal employees during the government shutdown. Judge Susan Illston granted a preliminary injunction to prevent the job cuts while a lawsuit challenging them proceeds. The judge, … Read more