Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency

The leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, marking the latest high-level shake-up at the FDA.  Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg had served as acting director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) … Read more

FDA leadership shake-up continues with departure of top drug regulator

Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg is leaving her role as head of the FDA division that regulates over-the-counter and prescription drugs, according to a Department of Health and Human Services official. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Høeg, a sports medicine doctor who criticized Covid shots for … Read more

Trump hits dramatic milestone in massive departure from Biden border plan: ‘What a difference’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration marked a full year of “zero releases” at the southern border on Friday, a milestone officials touted as evidence that the president has effectively ended the catch-and-release policies that defined the Biden-era border crisis. “Zero releases” refers to U.S. border patrol not releasing illegal … Read more

Trump administration plans to name David Venturella as interim ICE chief after Lyons’ departure

The Trump administration plans to name longtime immigration official David Venturella as the interim head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing acting director Todd Lyons, who is leaving the agency at the end of the month, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson and two U.S. officials told CBS News. Venturella has worked at ICE … Read more

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in latest departure of a top defense leader

WASHINGTON — Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday, the first head of a military service to depart during President Donald Trump’s second term but just the latest top defense leader to step down or be ousted. No reason was given for the unexpected departure of the Navy’s top … Read more

John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump administration departure

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday. The Navy’s new acting civilian leader will be Undersecretary of the Navy Hung Cao, according to Parnell. Phelan is the latest high-profile official to depart the federal government in recent months. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief … Read more

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair as criminal probe dims outlook of his departure

President Donald Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Bank Chair Jerome Powell if he stays on the board after his leadership term expires next month — but also championed the federal investigation that could sideline his own pick for the job. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more

Peter Alexander announces departure from NBC News

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Peter Alexander announces departure from NBC News 00:44 UP NEXT Tiger Woods seen walking out from Florida jail 00:52 Multiple votes not enough to pass DHS funding 00:37 House passes bill to fully fund DHS 00:39 Body of … Read more