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Sanders urged Cassidy to hold a hearing with scientists and doctors to review research on vaccines and autism.
Sanders accused Kennedy of undermining vaccines and promoting conspiracy theories since taking office.
Cassidy had invited Kennedy to testify, but the hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Kennedy’s leadership included firing vaccine advisory panel members and prompting changes at the CDC webpage.
The debate centers on how federal agencies evaluate scientific evidence about vaccines and autism.
The exchange highlights ongoing political scrutiny of Kennedy’s vaccine stance.
Sanders is the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
Kennedy faces political challenges ahead of possible testimony in September.
The article notes Kennedy’s past actions, including directing the CDC to modify vaccine-related language.

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Judge Brian Murphy temporarily blocked the vaccine policy, drawing sharp GOP criticism.
Murphy paused DHS's third-country deportation policy, a move the DOJ challenged.
Republicans criticized Murphy for allegedly defying court decisions and science.
The judiciary's actions followed prior Supreme Court intervention in Murphy's deportation rulings.
The department of justice criticized Murphy as an activist judge after the vaccine ruling.
Murphy’s decisions interrupted Trump administration priorities on immigration and vaccines.
The article notes a debate over whether Murphy's rulings reflect a double standard.
The reporting mentions Murphy's confirmation hearing and related commentary.
The piece references past Supreme Court interventions in Murphy's rulings.
The article highlights criticism from Sen. Jim Banks regarding policy alignment.

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Millions of Americans risk losing access to Title X birth-control and related services at the end of March 2026.
The delay stems from the Trump administration's failure to issue new guidance and complete necessary renewals.
Democratic senators and members of Congress urged extensions to prevent a public-health catastrophe.
Clinics are scrambling to guarantee care amid unclear guidance from HHS.
The article frames Title X as a public-health investment benefiting low-income women.
The piece links policy risks to broader political battles over reproductive rights.
The author flags potential consequences for maternal health outcomes and STD spread.
HHS staff shortages could delay reviewing Title X renewal applications.
The article cites Heritage Foundation and Project 2025 as part of the policy backdrop.

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Health officials convened a summit on women's health to discuss priorities and policies.
Leaders addressed gaps in services and ways to improve access and outcomes for women.
Funding strategies and policy changes were discussed to boost women's health programs.
Data-driven approaches to women’s health and cross-sector collaboration were emphasized.
The event underscored collaboration between the Department of Health and Human Services and the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Officials outlined how improved health research for women could inform policy.
Participants discussed access to preventive services for women.
The summit addressed how federal and local efforts can align on women’s health goals.
Key speakers included government leaders and health experts.

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A government internal system shut down with little notice, triggering turmoil for the Trump administration.
DHHS staff were told to save chats and code before the outage, risking lost work.
The outage was tied to Anthropic, the Claude-based system, amid a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Industry officials noted uncertainty about replacing the system and potential alternatives.
Anthropic said the move aims to protect its business and customers while pursuing resolution.
Staff described the shutdown as sudden and disruptive to ongoing government projects.
The incident follows public friction between Trump and Anthropic over terms of service.
There is no clear next step for workers after the shutdown.
NBC News and other outlets reported on Anthropic's involvement and response.

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