Jay Bhattacharya confirmed by Senate to lead NIH
- During his confirmation, Bhattacharya emphasized the need for a shift in NIH priorities, advocating for inclusivity of dissenting voices in science.
- Bhattacharya's past criticisms of COVID-19 lockdowns and social media censorship were highlighted during his confirmation process.
- The NIH under Bhattacharya's leadership aims to restore public trust and address challenges in health data reliability, he stated.
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Jay Bhattacharya Confirmed as NIH Director
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health on Tuesday. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University health economist who gained notoriety for his criticism of the NIH’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, secured the confirmation with a 53-to-47 party-line vote, The New York Times reported.

Senate confirms Bishop for deputy budget director in Trump administration
(The Center Square) – Dan Bishop, former congressman from North Carolina and state senator before that, was confirmed 53-45 by the U.S. Senate as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget Wednesday.
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