NYTIMES (Christina Jewett) - Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Is Resigning
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for overriding career scientists and rejecting drugs by companies seeking agency approval.
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley files to run for reelection as an independent
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) said Friday he is registering as "no party preference," rather than as a Republican, as he seeks reelection to Congress. Why it matters: The move comes after Kiley's Republican-leaning district was broken apart in mid-decade redistricting, forcing him to run in far more Democratic-leaning territory. - Kiley's announcement sparked considerable confusion among his colleagues, with several lawmakers asking GOP leadership for clarity on whether he will continue to contribute to their slim House majority. - One House Republican, asked if Kiley is staying in the GOP conference, told Axios: "I hope to God he is." - A Kiley spokesperson told Axios it is "not official yet" whether he will leave the party or the…
NPR (The Associated Press) - Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time
The FDA's controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is leaving the agency. It's the second time he has abruptly departed following decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs.
NYTIMES (Joe Rennison, Sutton Raphael, James Surdam and Thomas Vollkommer) - The State of U.S. Markets
Our business reporter Joe Rennison walks us through three charts to help make sense of the wild swings in the markets this week since the attacks on Iran commenced.
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NYTIMES (Kellen Browning) - Vulnerable California Republican Darrell Issa Drops Re-election Bid
The decisions by Darrell Issa and Kevin Kiley, made newly vulnerable by redistricting, demonstrated the challenges Republicans face in a difficult midterm environment.
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NYTIMES (Chris Cameron and Jonah E. Bromwich) - Justice Dept. Denounces Federal Judges in Fight Against Law Firms
The Trump administration had signaled earlier this week that it was ready to abandon four executive orders seeking to punish law firms, but abruptly reversed course the next day.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Mark Berman) - Trump administration asks court to restore punishments for law firms
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that judges who blocked executive orders sanctioning several law firms had infringed on the president’s authority.
NYTIMES (James Wagner and David Shortell) - Here Is Mexico’s Plan to Keep the Country Safe During the World Cup
Officials announced a massive deployment of security forces ahead of the world’s largest sporting event after recent violence prompted safety concerns for the millions of fans expected to attend.
NYTIMES (Jeffery C. Mays and Sally Goldenberg) - Mamdani Defends Wife Amid Criticism of Her Support for Palestinian Cause
Rama Duwaji, Mr. Mamdani’s wife, had liked Instagram posts related to the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
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NYTIMES (Amanda Holpuch) - What to Do When There’s a Tornado Warning
A tornado warning demands instant action. Here’s what to do if one comes your way, and how you can prepare.
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