Apple News Today Why an attorney tasked with prosecuting Trump’s critics resigned
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Sep 22, 2025 Trump's call for the DOJ to prosecute his political adversaries sparks controversy, especially after the resignation of U.S. Attorney Eric Siebert under pressure. A chaotic CDC advisory panel meeting leads to significant changes in vaccine recommendations, shifting away from a science-first approach. Meanwhile, family separations are resurging with Trump’s enforcement policies. In lighter news, tens of thousands attend a memorial for Charlie Kirk, while international recognition of Palestine continues to grow, and Chicago hosts its first organized open-water swim in nearly a century.
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New Nominee Has Trump Ties
- After Siebert left, Trump nominated Lindsey Halligan to the Eastern District of Virginia seat.
- Halligan previously defended Trump and now works on removing "improper ideology" from Smithsonian properties.
Vaccine Panel Shifts From Science-Based Norms
- RFK Jr.'s CDC vaccine panel includes members known for skepticism and some were appointed just days before the meeting.
- That shift led members to question established practices like the universal hepatitis B birth shot despite long-standing safety data.
Debate Over Timing Of Hepatitis B Shot
- The panel debated shifting the hepatitis B birth shot to one month when mothers test negative.
- They ultimately tabled the issue, highlighting tension between testing reliability and preventing neonatal transmission.