Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
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Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Dr. Deborah Birx, who helped coordinate the international response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "there's a deep bench" at the CDC, FDA to facilitate an Ebola response despite that neither agency has a confirmed agency head.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
An American doctor working in the Congo amid an Ebola outbreak has tested positive for the virus. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
The number of people being monitored for hantavirus in the United States has grown to 41, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
This marks the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades, according to preliminary government data.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil about what risks hantavirus poses to the U.S. public.
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya talks to "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil about the U.S. response to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, saying the disease is "very different than COVID. And we should treat it differently than COVID."
The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak will dock in the Canary Islands, off the coast of Spain, at some point on Sunday. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins "The Takeout" to help separate fact from fear.
The CDC is reporting the most weekly emergency room visits for tick bites for this time of the year in at least a decade. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to protect yourself and your family.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Missed the second half of the show? Chris Livesay reports from Pope Leo's trip to Africa, plus Biden administration senior energy adviser Amos Hochstein, former Surgeon General Jerome Adams and former Attorney General Eric Holder join.
Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as Surgeon General in the first Trump administration, praised the new nominee to head the CDC, Dr. Erica Schwartz, but warned that she will be "under real threat to follow ideology over evidence in what is a vaccine-skeptical HHS."
From the Department of Homeland Security to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there's been a bit of a leadership shakeup within the Trump administration. Longtime political reporter and author Molly Ball joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
The Trump administration has announced changes to the Title X family planning federal grant program, with new guidelines including the promotion of "natural family planning" methods rather than traditional hormonal birth control. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its travel advisory for polio. It now includes 30 locations where the virus was found in the past 13 months. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
President Trump said Friday that Iran must agree to never have a nuclear weapon and to reopen the Strait or Hormuz immediately, without tolls.
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
President Trump's physician said in a letter released Friday that the president is in "excellent health," following a physical earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.
Jill Biden said she supported Joe Biden's decision to pardon their son, Hunter, because they couldn't let him go to jail under President Trump.
The federal prosecutor who signed an indictment accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President Trump by posting an image of seashells arranged as "86 47" is no longer on the case.
A judge signaled she may reopen a case between President Trump and his own government that led the DOJ to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund," ordering the president's lawyers to respond to allegations of "deception" and "fraud."
When Trump visited China earlier this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned him that Taiwan could become a "very dangerous situation" if mishandled.
The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command met Friday with top Cuban military officials at the edge of Guantanamo Bay, a rare meeting as President Trump heaps pressure on Cuba and does not rule out military action.
The five deaths came in vehicles that were struck by the bus when it did not slow down for traffic, Virginia State Police said.
President Trump's physician said in a letter released Friday that the president is in "excellent health," following a physical earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.
The strikes are part of a monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
The federal prosecutor who signed an indictment accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President Trump by posting an image of seashells arranged as "86 47" is no longer on the case.
When a homeless man had no choice but to give up his dog, Jake, a local fire station gave Jake a home, and then helped the man get back on his feet.
Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say.
Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato.
Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat.
The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
President Trump's physician said in a letter released Friday that the president is in "excellent health," following a physical earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.
The strikes are part of a monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
The federal prosecutor who signed an indictment accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President Trump by posting an image of seashells arranged as "86 47" is no longer on the case.
Jill Biden said she supported Joe Biden's decision to pardon their son, Hunter, because they couldn't let him go to jail under President Trump.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
When Trump visited China earlier this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned him that Taiwan could become a "very dangerous situation" if mishandled.
The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command met Friday with top Cuban military officials at the edge of Guantanamo Bay, a rare meeting as President Trump heaps pressure on Cuba and does not rule out military action.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received intelligence indicating Russia will launch an assault involving drones and missiles.
Police in Canada and around the world have been investigating more than 100 suicides linked to Kenneth Law.
One Laos gold miner was brought out of a flooded cave in a perilous two-hour operation where monsoon rains have trapped a group for over a week.
A new movie titled "Dreams of Violets," with images fully generated by artificial intelligence, is set to premiere next month. Jo Ling Kent reports on the film made with no lights, no cameras and no actors.
Musician Wyclef Jean is on a journey to release 7 albums as part of a single project titled "Quantum Leap." Jean joined CBS News with more details.
Grammy Award-winning artist Wyclef Jean released a new single, "Mr. October," from his new album "Clef Notes," which comes out June 26. The album is the first installment of this seven-album project "Quantum Leap." Jean joins to discuss why he plans to release seven albums in one year and the story behind his new single.
AI-powered shopping app Phia, founded by Bill and Melinda French Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, announced dozens of celebrity investors. Gates and Kianni share how they started the app and what's next.
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Lilia Luciano reports.
Last week, President Trump was expected to sign an executive order on artificial intelligence, but abruptly postponed the event. Politico White House reporter Diana Nerozzi joins to examine what happened.
Dating apps are matching up with artificial intelligence as romance-seekers demand new ways to find love. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" with more details.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins to discuss.
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was heckled by Epstein abuse survivors before she entered a closed-door interview to testify for House Oversight Committee members about the Justice Department's Epstein probe. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying privately before members of the House Oversight Committee on the botched Justice Department rollout of the Epstein files. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Police in Canada and around the world have been investigating more than 100 suicides linked to Kenneth Law.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from moving forward with work on the new "anti-weaponization" fund, including making any payouts. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
The Department of Justice is investigating the outside funding that Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll received for her civil lawsuits against the president. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump holds Situation Room meeting on Iran; Bondi testifies behind closed doors in House Oversight Committee's Epstein probe.
The Wall Street Journal reports that this summer is expected to be the worst for teen jobs since 1948, when the federal government started tracking the data. Ray A. Smith, a reporter covering career and workplace issues at the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
President Trump met with top advisers in the Situation Room on Friday to discuss the latest proposal with the Iranian regime. The Iranians are still not budging on the president's red lines. CBS News' Sam Vinograd discusses whether there's any real progress.
Voters in Colombia will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president. The winner could cause a dramatic shift in the country's politics for the next four years, but the impact reaches far beyond its borders. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road," following the story of a dog who was left at a Fort Worth, Texas, firehouse.