Morning Wire RFK Restructures HHS & Tourist Submarine Sinks | Afternoon Update | 3.27.25
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Mar 28, 2025 RFK is implementing major reforms within Health and Human Services, aiming to cut $1.8 billion while enhancing public health focus. In law enforcement news, a top MS-13 gang leader has been apprehended, showcasing collaborative efforts in fighting crime. A submarine tragedy in Egypt reminds us of the risks of exploration, coupled with a financial scandal affecting a non-profit. Amidst these events, the emotional story of a cancer survivor serving as an honorary Secret Service agent inspires hope.
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HHS Restructuring
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is restructuring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to cut costs and refocus on public health.
- The restructuring includes job cuts, aiming to reduce the workforce from 82,000 to 62,000 employees.
Signal Chat Leak Fallout
- Following a Signal Chat leak involving Trump administration officials, Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects changes.
- Rubio assured the public that the leaked information did not compromise any operations or lives.
MS-13 Leader Arrest
- A top MS-13 leader was arrested in Virginia in a joint operation involving multiple agencies.
- The suspect, an illegal alien from El Salvador, was considered one of the top three MS-13 leaders in the US.