Former deputy surgeon general is recommended for CDC director, sources say

The Department of Health and Human Services has recommended Dr. Erica Schwartz, a deputy U.S. surgeon general during President Donald Trump’s first term, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to two people familiar with the matter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more

Ophthalmologist is front-runner for next FDA vaccine chief, sources say

Dr. Houman Hemmati, an ophthalmologist critical of the government’s Covid vaccine response, is the front-runner for the role of the nation’s vaccine chief at the Food and Drug Administration, according to two people familiar with the matter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. If selected, Hemmati … Read more

U.S. and Iran could hold new peace talks as soon as this week, sources say

A new round of in-person talks between the United States and Iran could be held as early as this week, two people familiar with the ongoing negotiations told NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It comes after talks led by Vice President JD Vance … Read more

United CEO floated idea of United-American Airlines merger, sources say

United CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea to Trump administration officials of United merging with American Airlines, according to sources familiar with the situation.  That conversation with officials is surfacing now after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy hinted the Trump administration was open to further consolidation in the aviation industry, but United would have a challenging … Read more

Top White House officials encouraged potential Bondi replacement to make case to Trump for AG job: Sources

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche huddled with President Donald Trump in the hours after Pam Bondi was forced out last week to make his pitch for the job full-time, Fox News Digital confirmed.  Blanche was encouraged by top White House officials to speak with … Read more

Justice Department investigating NFL over games on paid platforms, sources say

The Justice Department is investigating the National Football League to determine whether the league has used anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers, sources told CBS News.  A government official familiar with the matter said the probe is about affordability for consumers and creating an “even playing field for providers.”  The Wall Street Journal first reported that the DOJ … Read more

Missing U.S. crew member from downed fighter jet rescued in Iran, sources say

A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday morning local time, multiple U.S. officials told CBS News. The jet’s pilot was rescued Friday.  The crew member’s condition was unclear. U.S. officials had told CBS News the … Read more

White House is expected to shake up more leadership roles at Justice Department, sources say

President Donald Trump is likely to make leadership changes involving two more top roles at the Justice Department, sources told CBS News on Saturday. The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. … Read more