Trump Administration Expected to Tap Longtime ICE Official to Lead Agency

David Venturella’s expected appointment is in line with a push by Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, to keep his department under the radar and out of headlines.

By Hamed Aleaziz and Tyler Pager

Trump’s FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Expected to Resign - Bloomberg.com

Trump’s FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Expected to Resign  Bloomberg.com

Resignation of US food and drug regulator head adds to mounting agency vacancies

Lawyer Kyle Diamantas appointed FDA’s acting leader as concerns mount over hantavirus outbreak

Marty Makary departs FDA after clashes over fruit-flavored vapes with Trump – reports

Kyle Diamantas, a top official at the agency, will reportedly replace Makary and serve as acting FDA commissioner Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Marty Makary resigned from his position as commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, concluding a 13-month tenure at the regulatory agency that frequently drew the ire of the White House, Congress, industry and the public, according to US media reports. Kyle Diamantas, who previously worked as the top ...

By Melody Schreiber

The SPLC survived firebombs and death threats. Will it survive Trump 2.0?

The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing a serious threat from the Justice Department — and comes at a time when several former and current SPLC employees say the group is already deeply vulnerable.

By Odette Yousef

New option available for Alzheimer’s patients as FDA approves expanded drug use

The FDA has approved Auvelity as the first non-antipsychotic treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease, marking a major milestone for patients.

Marty Makary exits FDA amid mounting complaints, including from Trump allies

The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary, is resigning after a rocky tenure that drew months of complaints from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists, vaping lobbyists and other allies of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump says Makary is out as FDA commissioner, following industry and White House backlash

Makary's tenure was marked by internal dysfunction at the FDA, leadership turmoil and mounting backlash from drugmakers and physicians on regulatory decisions.

US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary is out, Trump says

⁠US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary resigned on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said, the latest leadership change at the federal health department which comes after weeks of public speculation and a mounting pressure campaign. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas will lead the agency in an acting capacity, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Politico first reported the development. “Marty is a terrific guy, but he’s ‌going to go on and he’s going to lead ...

By Reuters

US attorney general defends press subpoenas over classified leaks

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended issuing subpoenas to journalists as part of investigations into leaks of classified information. Blanche did not name any outlet in a post on X, but his remarks came a day after The Wall Street Journal reported receiving grand jury subpoenas tied to Iran war coverage.

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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns - Forbes

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns  Forbes

FDA chief to depart after Trump signed off on ousting him

Why did Marty Makary resign as FDA chief? Clash over flavored vape decision explained

Marty Makary resigned as FDA Commissioner amid disagreements with the Trump administration over flavored e-cigarettes.