The head of a federal agency for consumers has packed up his office. But will Trump fire him?
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Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications
Amid a deluge of executive actions, the Trump administration has directed federal health agencies to pause external communications, such as regular scientific reports, updates to websites and health advisories,
Trump administration orders federal health agencies to halt public advisories, other communications
The Trump administration has ordered federal health agencies to halt external communications — including health advisories and ongoing scientific updates — until at least Feb. 1, according to multiple national media outlets and health organizations.
Trump administration freezes many health agency reports, online posts
The pause also applies to anything intended to be published in the Federal Register, where the executive branch communicates rules and regulations, and the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a Cen
Alert: Trump administration puts freeze on many federal health agency communications through the end of the month
Trump administration puts freeze on many federal health agency communications through the end of the month.
Trump administration tells health agencies to suspend all public communications
President Donald Trump’s administration has directed all federal health agencies to pause external communications, including health advisories and reports. Staff at agencies inside the Department of Health and Human Services,
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The CFPB is widely seen as a key ally of American consumers, but critics say it costs too much and stifles innovation.
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