Social Security’s internal watchdog investigates whistleblower complaint
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration’s internal watchdog is investigating a whistleblower complaint into what it describes…
Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to the year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth, but…
Top FDA official seeks to hire friend pushing new antidepressants warning
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to…
FDA plans bonuses to staffers who complete speedy drug reviews
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration plans to start offering bonus payments to…
Trump wants to deploy a hospital ship to Greenland alleging people aren’t receiving care
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post Saturday that he was sending a hospital ship…
Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new study shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tariffs paid by midsized U.S. businesses tripled over the course of last year, new research…
FDA drug approvals: Makary and Prasad say one study will be enough
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous…
Sewage leak into Potomac river will take weeks longer to fix
WASHINGTON (AP) — Repairs on a pipe rupture that has sent sewage flowing into the Potomac River northwest…
Trump reopens Atlantic Ocean monument to commercial fishing
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on Friday reopening a huge swath of protected…
FDA’s drug voucher program: House lawmaker raises new concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker is raising new concerns about a Food and Drug Administration program designed…
Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration’s Medicaid cuts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Planned Parenthood has moved to drop its legal challenge against the Trump administration for cutting…
Takeaways on turmoil surrounding FDA fast-track drug program
WASHINGTON (AP) — A plan to slash drug review times at the Food and Drug Administration is sparking…