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NYTIMES (Apoorva Mandavilli) - ‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission

The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.

What is the current state of the C.D.C. regarding its scientific mission as of September 26, 2026?
The C.D.C. is described as being "zombified" and is struggling to fulfill its scientific mission due to being hobbled by cuts.
Q&A ID 3784cd66-ab49-466a-bc1d-a07b737f1030
Who is identified as having tightened control over the C.D.C. along with associates?
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his associates are identified as having tightened control over the agency.
Q&A ID 79db5c47-5595-4423-8bc3-4f87dbea486e
What has happened to the staffing levels and independence of the C.D.C. according to the report?
The agency has lost its independence and has lost nearly a third of its staff.
Q&A ID 8c6e68ba-f9c9-4f99-b83c-186b302fa9c2
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NYTIMES (Tony Romm) - High Gas and Rising Mortgage Rates Trouble Trump as Midterms Near

As the president extolled the strength of the economy on the global stage, Americans continued to feel the sting of rising prices stemming from the war in Iran.

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NYTIMES (Richard Fausset, Nick Corasaniti and Julie Bosman) - Supreme Court Ruling Could Have Limited Impact on Voter Screening in Midterms

Federal law requires a 90-day “quiet period” before elections, likely restricting the immediate scope of a decision that allows the use of a citizenship database to examine voter rolls.

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