News Wrap: Bhattacharya to serve as acting head of CDC
February 18, 2026
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6:20Now PlayingNews Wrap: Bhattacharya to serve as acting head of CDC
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as posted by the channelIn our news wrap Wednesday, the National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting head of the CDC, the FDA reversed its decision to consider whether to approve a new mRNA flu shot from Moderna and billionaire Les Wexner told lawmakers he was "duped by a world-class con-man" as he faced questions about his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
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9 claims extractedBhattacharya was vocal critic of COVID lockdowns
Bhattacharya faces challenges managing dual roles with funding and staffing cuts
FDA reverses decision on Moderna mRNA flu shot approval
Wexner claims he was duped by Epstein; Democrats say he enabled crimes
Wexner's financial support enabled Epstein's crimes and trafficking
EPA eliminated greenhouse gas endangerment finding citing business concerns
EPA move rooted in falsehoods and dereliction of public health mission
Ukraine-Russia negotiations described as difficult with no breakthrough
Russia continues bombardment of Ukrainian city Mykolaiv
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