Whistleblower Rick Bright resigns from federal government
Bright "can no longer sit idly by and work for an administration that ignores scientific expertise," his lawyers said.
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Whistleblower Rick Bright: The 60 Minutes interview
Dr. Rick Bright says he's trained his entire life to recognize outbreaks and viruses. But when he sounded the alarm about the impending coronavirus pandemic, he says the Trump administration ignored his warnings and eventually pushed him out of his job.
Rick Bright: The 60 Minutes interview
Dr. Rick Bright says he's trained his entire life to recognize outbreaks and viruses. But when he sounded the alarm about the impending coronavirus pandemic, he says the Trump administration ignored his warnings and eventually pushed him out of his job. Norah O’Donnell reports.
Whistleblower: White House focused on containment over prep for outbreak
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.
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."
Expert warns of "darkest winter" if COVID-19 rebounds
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Whistleblower gives warning about virus outbreak
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BARDA whistleblower Rick Bright speaks out on 60 Minutes
Former director of HHS's BARDA, Rick Bright, tells Norah O'Donnell his removal is a "significant setback" in the nation's effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Ousted virus expert warns of "darkest winter in modern history"
Richard Bright claims he was ousted from his position after raising concerns about a treatment touted by Trump.
BARDA's role during coronavirus pandemic
Congress created BARDA in 2006, to aid the government in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies including pandemics.
Trump calls for states to reopen schools
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WH staff members test positive for COVID-19
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Ousted vaccine expert says country is wasting time in coronavirus response
Rick Bright says he was removed from his position after he warned about deficiencies in the country's response to COVID-19.
Ousted scientist speaks to "60 Minutes"
Rick Bright says he was removed from his position as head of a key agency created to help defend the country against outbreaks after repeated warnings to his bosses about deficiencies in the country's response to COVID-19. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Special Counsel says removal of whistleblower was retaliatory
Bright filed a whistleblower complaint earlier this week saying officials "refused to listen" to coronavirus warnings
Whistleblower complaint alleges virus warnings were ignored
Ousted vaccine expert Rick Bright filed a formal whistleblower complaint alleging his warnings were ignored. Weijia Jiang reports.
Ousted HHS vaccine expert Rick Bright files whistleblower complaint
Bright said he was removed from his position at HHS after he pushed to limit COVID-19 treatments touted by the president.
Former FDA commissioner says Georgia "jumped the gun" on reopening
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Michael Cohen faces questions from Trump's defense team for first time
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U.S. poised to send $1 billion in weapons to Israel, sources say
The move comes days after the U.S. withheld shipments of certain munitions to Israel over concerns about a ground offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.
Nearly 80 officials overseeing elections in 7 swing states doubt 2020 results
And these officials, a CBS News investigation finds, are charged with certifying election results for the presidential election and other races.
Feds: Boeing could be prosecuted after it allegedly breached agreement terms
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Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects
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Arrest made in Florida bus crash that left at least 8 dead and dozens hurt
The Florida crash involved a bus transporting about 53 farmworkers and a 2001 Ford Ranger truck, officials said.
5th American detained at Turks and Caicos airport after ammo in luggage
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Caitlin Clark just made her WNBA debut. Here's how she and her team did.
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Sage, a miniature poodle, wins Westminster Dog Show
Sage bested six other finalists to claim the best in show award at the United States' most illustrious canine event.
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Sage bested six other finalists to claim the best in show award at the United States' most illustrious canine event.
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Michael Cohen faces questions from Trump's defense team for the first time
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The Fed is struggling to break the back of inflation. Here's why.
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Comcast unveils streaming bundle that includes Apple TV+, Peacock, Netflix
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FDA said it "never" inspected dental lab that made controversial AGGA device
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11 killed in cartel-plagued part of Mexico as mass shootings continue
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American doctor trapped in Gaza discusses challenges of treatment amid war
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Raging Canadian wildfires threaten thousands
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