Gottlieb says HHS move to centralize control "makes no sense"
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar signed a new order this month reserving the power to sign new rules to the secretary alone.
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Alex Azar says vaccine timeline "has nothing to do with elections"
The HHS secretary says politics will not be the determining factor in the distribution of a vaccine.
HHS Secretary Azar on COVID-19 vaccine
In an exclusive interview, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss Operation Warp Speed and the CDC's guidance to states to prepare to distribute a vaccine by November 1.
Fauci, Azar cast doubt on Putin's virus vaccine claim
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases head Dr. Anthony Fauci and Health Secretary Alex Azar pointed to likely inadequate testing of the supposed Russian vaccine.
Trump signs executive actions on economy
President Trump signed executive actions focused on the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic -- but will they be effective? CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to talk about what they include and why they are controversial.
Azar in highest-level visit to Taiwan by U.S. official in decades
China adamantly opposes Washington-Taipei ties and, Taiwan said, sent fighter jets on provocative path as U.S. HHS secretary began his visit.
ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week's "Face the Nation"
This week we sat down with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Ted Cruz and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
Azar: "The presumption should be to get our kids back to school"
Schools around the country are weighing how best to reopen in the fall as the coronavirus crisis worsens in many states.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on July 26, 2020
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Ted Cruz and Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb
HHS' Azar: "The presumption should be get our kids back to school"
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says the administration stands firm in supporting a return to in-person learning this fall in the U.S.
Transcript: Sec. Alex Azar on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former HHS Secretary Alex Azar that aired Sunday, July 26, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
The Alabama factory preparing America for a COVID-19 vaccine
"I don't want to exaggerate. But that's basically what you're telling us to do. Save the world and do it in three months."
Trump urges schools to reopen this fall
President Trump met with health officials, educators and students at the White House on Tuesday to urge schools reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the steps the nation's top health experts are saying schools need to consider.
HHS Secretary Alex Azar on coronavirus surge
HHS Secretary Alex Azar joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the Trump administration is working to contain the coronavirus after Southern states see cases surge.
Vaccine whistleblower accuses HHS secretary of ongoing retaliation
Vaccine expert Dr. Rick Bright claimed HHS Secretary Alex Azar is warning staff not to help him in his work at the National Institutes of Health, or "there would be hell to pay."
Trump says he's taking hydroxychloroquine
President Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine and zinc as preventative measures against COVID-19, even though the FDA has warned against it. He also criticized a government whistleblower and defended the firing of the State Department inspector general. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and CBS News political director Caitlin Conant join CBSN with the latest.
ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week's "Face the Nation"
This week we sat down with HHS Secretary Alex Azar, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Gary Cohn and FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb for the latest on the battle against COVID-19.
Azar aiming for 300 million vaccine doses by year's end
The health and human services secretary says the administration is pursuing multiple vaccines with the goal of 300 million doses by 2021.
Health secretary aiming for 300 million coronavirus vaccine doses by 2021
The Trump administration has launched Operation Warp Speed to speed up the development and distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.
Transcript: Alex Azar on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar that aired Sunday, May 17, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Top Trump health care officials feuding
Two top health care officials in the Trump administration have been feuding, and were called to the White House for a cool-off meeting. CBS News' Fin Gomez joins CBSN with more on the bad blood between HHS Secretary Alex Azar and the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Seema Verma.
Bright: Leadership focused on containment
Whistleblower Rick Bright tells Norah O'Donnell the government's focus on containing the COVID-19 outbreak early on missed the point that preparedness was even more critical. See the full interview with Bright, Sunday on "60 Minutes."
This week on "Face the Nation," May 17, 2020
HHS Secretary Alex Azar and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Pence to lead U.S. coronavirus response
President Trump appointed Vice President Mike Pence to oversee the U.S. response to the coronavirus. This comes as health officials warn Americans to prepare for the virus to spread in the U.S. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN AM with the latest.
Health secretary investigating allegations by coronavirus whistleblower
The secretary of health and human services says he is looking into allegations that health workers weren't properly protected when interacting with Americans returning from China.
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions
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