BONUS POD: Big Pharma gets Cancelled, FBI Reopens Pipe Bombs, Cocaine & Court Leaks plus Ivy Under Fire
Jun 5, 2025
A recent decision led to the cancellation of Moderna's bird flu vaccine contract over safety concerns, highlighting rising skepticism around mRNA technology. The FBI is reopening high-profile corruption cases, including investigations into the January 6 pipe bomb and the White House cocaine incident. Meanwhile, tensions mount as the Trump administration redirects $100 million in federal contracts from Harvard, citing issues with campus climate and anti-American sentiment, while also imposing restrictions on international student visas.
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Moderna Contract Cancellation Insight
The U.S. HHS canceled Moderna's $766 million mRNA bird flu vaccine contract over scientific and ethical concerns.
Despite positive early trials, doubts over mRNA vaccine safety and public trust influenced this major decision.
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FBI Reopens Major Cases
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced renewed investigations into high-profile cases under public scrutiny.
These include the January 6 pipe bomb incident, White House cocaine discovery, and Supreme Court leak of Roe v. Wade decision.
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Federal Crackdown on Harvard
The Trump administration is redirecting $100 million in federal contracts from Harvard, citing campus climate concerns.
Efforts aim to promote accountability, redirect funds to trade schools, and encourage self-reliance in elite universities.
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1. Cancellation of Moderna's Bird Flu Vaccine Contract
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., canceled a $766 million contract with Moderna.
The contract was intended to fund the development of an mRNA-based vaccine for pandemic influenza, including H5N1 (bird flu).
Despite positive early trial results from Moderna, the administration cited scientific, ethical, and safety concerns as reasons for the cancellation.
The move reflects RFK Jr.'s skepticism toward mRNA vaccines and aligns with his broader rollback of COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.
2. FBI Reopening High-Profile Investigations
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced the reopening or renewed focus on several public corruption cases, including:
The January 6 pipe bomb incident.
The White House cocaine discovery (July 2023).
The leak of the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Bongino emphasized a push for transparency and public engagement, encouraging tips from the public.
3. Federal Crackdown on Harvard University
The Trump administration is canceling or redirecting $100 million in federal contracts with Harvard, following a freeze of $2.6 billion in research grants.
The administration cites concerns over campus climate, anti-American sentiment, and violence against Jewish and American students.
Additional measures include:
Pausing student visa interviews.
Implementing new social media screening for foreign students.
The administration frames this as a move to redirect funds to trade schools, promote accountability, and encourage institutional self-reliance.
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