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The FDA faces significant challenges including leadership turnover, internal conflicts, politicization, and low morale, raising concerns about its stability and future direction as it approaches 2026, with uncertainty surrounding Commissioner Marty Makary's role.
Senior prosecutor Maggie Cleary was removed from the US attorney’s office in Virginia amid a reshuffle led by Lindsey Halligan, reflecting a broader political purge and internal conflicts within the department over handling high-profile, politicized cases involving Trump allies.
Attorney General Pam Bondi's contentious Senate hearing highlighted deep partisan divides over justice in the US, with Democrats accusing her of enabling political prosecutions and Republicans criticizing perceived weaponization of the Justice Department, while Bondi employed deflective tactics and personal attacks during questioning.
The upcoming Senate Judiciary hearing will focus on concerns over the DOJ's alleged weaponization under Trump, scrutiny of Epstein investigation files, and recent politicized actions within the department, amid broader debates over justice and political influence.
The White House withdrew its controversial nomination of economist E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics due to concerns over his qualifications and partisan views, amid fears of politicizing the agency responsible for key economic data.
President Donald Trump is set to speak at a hastily arranged meeting of top military leaders at Quantico, Virginia, which he decided to attend unexpectedly. The gathering, involving hundreds of senior commanders, raises concerns about the politicization of the military, especially as Trump has been expanding military presence in U.S. cities to address crime, often against local officials' objections.
President Trump decided to attend a last-minute military event at Quantico, Virginia, which was initially organized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to discuss military standards and ethos, but his presence raises security concerns and the potential for increased politicization of the military gathering.
The indictment of James Comey has raised concerns about the potential politicization of the US justice system, with implications for Donald Trump's political retribution.
Senator Mark Warner accused the Trump administration of politicizing intelligence agencies, undermining their independence, morale, and trust, which he warns could threaten national security.
Henry Kravis warns against politicizing the Federal Reserve amid President Trump's calls for aggressive rate cuts, emphasizing the importance of independent, data-driven decision-making to avoid economic harm, citing examples like Turkey. Trump has publicly pressured the Fed to lower interest rates more sharply, while markets anticipate a modest cut, highlighting tensions between political influence and monetary policy independence.
Former BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer warned against politicizing economic data, emphasizing its importance for reliable policymaking and criticizing her firing by Trump, which she sees as part of a broader threat to data integrity and economic stability.
Erika McEntarfer, former BLS commissioner fired by Trump, warned against politicizing economic data, emphasizing its importance for reliable decision-making and criticizing recent political interference and underfunding at the agency.
A 68-page lawsuit accuses former FBI leaders of politicization and political vendettas orchestrated by Trump allies, including mass firings of agents involved in cases related to Trump, driven by White House and Justice Department directives, and influenced by social media pressures.
California, Oregon, and Washington have formed a West Coast Health Alliance to ensure consistent, science-based vaccine guidance amid concerns over the politicization and leadership turmoil at the CDC under Robert F Kennedy Jr., including the removal of key officials and conflicting federal policies, which has eroded public trust in vaccines.
Tulsi Gabbard publicly disclosed the name of an undercover CIA officer while revoking security clearances of 37 current and former officials, causing tensions with the CIA and raising concerns about politicization and the handling of classified information, amid broader conflicts with CIA leadership and political pressures.