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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has sparked alarm among public health experts. His history of anti-vaccine advocacy raises significant concerns about potential impacts on vaccination rates and public health policy in the U.S. as routine immunization rates decline.
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Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins, a long-time associate and conservative lawyer, to lead the Department of Agriculture. If confirmed, she will oversee a vast agency with significant influence over U.S. farming, nutrition, and trade policies, amid potential tariff implications for farmers.
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Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, began her two-year prison sentence on November 7, 2024, after pleading guilty to fraud charges linked to the FTX collapse. Her release date is now set for July 20, 2026, due to good behavior provisions under the First Step Act.