Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has built his fortune and reputation on disparaging the government scientists and institutions he's now ...

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Members of the University Medical Center nurses union have announced that they are planning a two-day strike in the week ...

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President Trump signed a slew of orders during his first week in office, impacting policy on immigration, the environment, ...

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At least a dozen Justice Department employees involved in prosecuting President Trump have received dismissal notices. And, ...

As confirmation hearings begin for RFK Jr. as secretary of HHS, many are focused on domestic agenda. But HHS has a vast ...

As confirmation hearings begin for RFK Jr. nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, many are focused on domestic agenda. The agency has a vast global scope as well.

Trump said the diversity programs discourage merit and leadership, and discriminate on the basis of race and sex. The ...