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EPA Emergency Response Official Mark Durno admitted that East Palestine, OH residents were exposed to dangerous chemicals and wished the agency would have set up the temporary relocation program sooner. The audio comes from a conversation Durno had with an East Palestine resident and was given to Jordan Chariton and Status Coup. Durno responded to…Continue reading EPA Official Admits Mistakes in East Palestine Chemical Disaster Response

President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead. The goal of this department is to reduce wasteful government spending and simplify the language of regulations. Musk has promised transparency and weekly updates regarding any proposed cuts to government spending. Senator Rand Paul,…Continue reading Department of Government Efficiency Looks to Cut Wasteful Federal Spending With “Historic Opportunity”

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Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Referred to DOJ for Alleged Lies to Congress on COVID Nursing Home Policy
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has referred former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to the DOJ (Department of Justice) for criminal prosecution. The committee’s X page said, “Evidence suggests Andrew Cuomo knowingly and willfully made materially false statements about New York’s COVID-19 nursing home disaster and the ensuing cover-up.” The letter signed by…Continue reading Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Referred to DOJ for Alleged Lies to Congress on COVID Nursing Home Policy

Health & Nutrition

Trump Names RFK Jr. HHS Secretary In New Administration
President Donald J. Trump selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), which includes oversight of the FDA, CDC, and NIH among other important federal health agencies. There have been mixed reactions following the announcement, which follows Trump and Kennedy’s campaign promise to make America healthy again. President…Continue reading Trump Names RFK Jr. HHS Secretary In New Administration

Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccine Marketing Campaign Not Supported By Scientific Evidence, House Report Reveals
A 113-page House report was released last week regarding the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations evaluated the “effectiveness and scientific accuracy of the “We Can Do This” COVID-19 vaccine promotional campaign that ran from August…Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine Marketing Campaign Not Supported By Scientific Evidence, House Report Reveals

Science & Tech

Nearly Three-Quarters of Immunologist Peer Reviewers Receive Payments From Industry
Most peer reviewers receive research funds and other payments from the industry, according to new research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The peer review process has long been considered necessary to ensure the study is trustworthy and replicable. The latest publication provides data on financial incentives for peer reviewers in the…Continue reading Nearly Three-Quarters of Immunologist Peer Reviewers Receive Payments From Industry

Environment

USDA Approves Deregulation of GMOs with Up to 12 Genetic Modifications
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has now deregulated certain GMO crops, allowing plants with up to 12 genetic modifications to bypass regulatory oversight if these modifications could theoretically be achieved through conventional breeding methods. APHIS published the final notice on Wednesday, noting that it received 6,500 comments regarding the proposal. The…Continue reading USDA Approves Deregulation of GMOs with Up to 12 Genetic Modifications

Policy

Department of Government Efficiency Looks to Cut Wasteful Federal Spending With “Historic Opportunity”
President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead. The goal of this department is to reduce wasteful government spending and simplify the language of regulations. Musk has promised transparency and weekly updates regarding any proposed cuts to government spending. Senator Rand Paul,…Continue reading Department of Government Efficiency Looks to Cut Wasteful Federal Spending With “Historic Opportunity”

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Georgia Rep Kenny Johnson Dies After Testifying on Conyers Chemical Fire

The Georgia State Representative of Rockdale Soil & Water Conservation – District Supervisor collapsed and died after giving a statement at the Biolab chemical fire hearing in Conyers, Georgia, on Tuesday. Kenny Johnson spoke about his concerns with the sulfuric acid stored and used at the Biolab facility, which received significant taxpayer funds. When Johnson…Continue reading Georgia Rep Kenny Johnson Dies After Testifying on Conyers Chemical Fire
FDA Reorganizes Agency To “Enhance Transparency And Trust”

The FDA has officially created the unified Human Foods Program as part of a larger restructuring effort that the agency says will help to “effectively deliver on our mission to protect and promote public health through science-based approaches to prevent foodborne illness, reduce diet-related chronic disease, and ensure the safety of chemicals in our food.”…Continue reading FDA Reorganizes Agency To “Enhance Transparency And Trust”
Hurricane Helene Death Toll Far Higher Than Reported, Says Expert

As disaster response continues in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a disaster management expert on the ground says there are 250 confirmed deaths in just one single county. Steve Slepcevic appeared on The HighWire to give an update into the disaster recovery and medical aid response from the Hickory airport in North Carolina. Recent reports…Continue reading Hurricane Helene Death Toll Far Higher Than Reported, Says Expert
Port Strike Threatens Inflation Spike and Economic Disruption

A major port workers union strike has the potential to spike inflation levels in the United States and abroad if a deal is not quickly reached. This comes in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, which has resulted in thousands of people being cut off from access to food, water, and shelter. A chlorinated chemical…Continue reading Port Strike Threatens Inflation Spike and Economic Disruption
Chlorine Plume Lingers Over Atlanta Suburbs After Conyers Chemical Fire

A large chemical explosion Sunday morning in Conyers, GA caused 17,000 evacuations and shelter-in-place orders for over 90,000 people. Those orders have now been lifted as of Monday evening. Conyers is 32 miles southeast of Atlanta, and the skyline is very hazy for residents. The chemical fire started at Biolab, which provides pool and spa…Continue reading Chlorine Plume Lingers Over Atlanta Suburbs After Conyers Chemical Fire
$600M East Palestine Settlement Approved Amid Whistleblower Revelations of EPA and Norfolk Southern Cover-Up

An expert witness retained by the plaintiffs in the East Palestine class-action lawsuit has signed a declaration to say independent testing evaluator Scott Smith’s testing results are valid and credible. Stephen Petty was retained by the attorneys that represent the citizens of East Palestine to conduct testing and serve as an expert witness in the…Continue reading $600M East Palestine Settlement Approved Amid Whistleblower Revelations of EPA and Norfolk Southern Cover-Up
Water Fluoridation Deemed An Unreasonable Risk; EPA Required to Address

The Fluoride Action Network and Attorney Michael Connett have successfully defeated the EPA in court after the judge concluded that water fluoridation presents an unreasonable risk of reducing IQ in children. The decision could be the beginning of the end to water fluoridation in the United States and took seven years to finally come to…Continue reading Water Fluoridation Deemed An Unreasonable Risk; EPA Required to Address
Tyson Foods Faces “Greenwashing” Lawsuit Over “Climate Smart” Beef Amid Increased Scrutiny

The Environmental Working Group has filed a federal lawsuit against Tyson Foods Inc, which is the second-largest meat producer in the United States and the world. The lawsuit alleges that Tyson is capitalizing on consumer interest in low-carbon foods but has no intention of making the changes that would bring the company to “net-zero” emissions…Continue reading Tyson Foods Faces “Greenwashing” Lawsuit Over “Climate Smart” Beef Amid Increased Scrutiny
EPA Claims Immunity in PFAS Lawsuit, Citing Clean Water Act Reporting Requirement

The EPA claims it has immunity from lawsuits under the Clean Water Act as long as it completes a report every two years. The EPA asserts that it has “complete discretion” to determine what pollutants should be regulated. This comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), an environmental…Continue reading EPA Claims Immunity in PFAS Lawsuit, Citing Clean Water Act Reporting Requirement

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