Department of Health and Human Services

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the US government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Recent news highlights controversies surrounding the department under the Trump administration. A judge blocked HHS from reducing vaccine recommendations, while experts criticized the administration's handling of a measles outbreak. Minnesota sued to prevent the withholding of Medicaid funds. The CDC experienced abrupt departures of top officials. NYU Langone Health ended its transgender treatment program for minors amid threats of funding cuts. The FDA removed warnings against ineffective autism treatments. The US formally withdrew from the WHO, leaving behind significant unpaid debt. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is accused of misleading Congress. DHS sought access to a database legally restricted to child support cases. These events raise concerns about public health policy, funding priorities, and transparency within HHS.