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US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed two top aides, Heather Flick Melanson and Hannah Anderson, amid a leadership shakeup, leaving the department seeking replacements as it faces scrutiny over vaccine policies and health initiatives.
President Biden's aides have implemented protective measures to shield him from verbal slips and physical stumbles, including using shorter stairs and ending news conferences abruptly. This reflects concerns about his tendency for gaffes, particularly as the oldest person to hold the office. After a special counsel's report, Biden responded to reporters in a scrum, defending his memory despite aides' attempts to end the interaction.
Testimony from Boris Johnson's former aides, Lee Cain and Dominic Cummings, revealed their frustration and exhaustion in dealing with the then-prime minister's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in the early days. WhatsApp messages shown during the public inquiry into the outbreak depicted Cummings expressing frustration at having to prevent Johnson from making "stupid" statements, while Cain admitted being exhausted with him. The messages also revealed concerns from then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak about the impact of a lockdown on the markets. Cain later admitted that working with Johnson during the crisis was challenging due to his skill set.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, relies heavily on her aides to function in the Senate due to her age, frail health, and memory issues. Her aides push her wheelchair, remind her how and when to vote, and explain what is happening when she grows confused. They also shield her from the press and public. Her aides have come under scrutiny as many are concerned about her refusal to relinquish a post that she is not capable of fulfilling without heavy and constant reliance on her aides.