CDC chief resigns over complex financial interests
Brenda Fitzgerald, 71, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resigns after six months due to unresolved financial interests that required frequent recusals and hindered testimony. Secretary Azar accepted the resignation stating divestment could not occur in a definitive time.
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Train carrying GOP lawmakers hits truck in Virginia
An Amtrak passenger train carrying Republican members of Congress hit a garbage truck at a rural crossing near Crozet Virginia. One person on the truck died and another was seriously injured. Lawmakers and staff on the train escaped serious harm. two crew members and three passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries.
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Iowa
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Michigan State University interim president tied to abuse scandal fallout
Former Michigan governor John Engler was named interim president of MSU amid a sexual abuse scandal. Trustees unanimous vote triggered protests as a student leader urged no confidence in the board and faculty leaders weighed a full board resignation.
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Michigan State
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USA Gymnastics
Federal bill targets Olympic sex abuse reporting advances
A bill to make it a federal crime for Olympic and amateur sports officials to fail to report suspected child abuse passed the Senate and House, moving to President Trump's desk. The measure requires prompt reporting within 24 hours of learning facts suggesting abuse. It gained support from Feinstein Collins and Grassley.
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Trump FBI feud escalates over classified memo release
The FBI publicly challenges President Trump over a four page memo alleging abuses at the DOJ and surveillance orders. Trump pushes for swift release to undercut the Mueller probe, signaling a rare public clash between the White House and the nation’s top law enforcement agency.
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Democrats press Facebook and Twitter on Russia linked campaign
Senators Feinstein and Schiff demand fuller answers on Kremlin affiliated accounts promoting the ReleaseTheMemo hashtag. They urge action as lawmakers investigate Russian influence on U S political debates, noting Twitter preliminary data show no significant Russia activity yet.
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