The White House is preparing an executive order that could lead to the dismissal of thousands of employees within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to sources familiar with the discussions.
The planned order would require major health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to reduce their workforce by a specified percentage. The move could be finalized as early as next week, depending on whether the Trump administration proceeds with its plans.
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