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Senate HELP grills 3 Trump admin public health nominees

Nicole Saphier, M.D., Chris Klomp and Timothy Westlake, M.D. are nominated for surgeon general, HHS deputy secretary and the head of SAMHSA.
Cailey Gleeson Sep 16, 2026 1:22pm
Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means MD responds to questions from the Senate HELP Committee

Trump pulls Casey Means' surgeon general bid; new pick named

Apr 30, 2026 3:30pm
Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means MD responds to questions from the Senate HELP Committee

Surgeon general nominee grilled on vaccines, financial conflicts

Feb 25, 2026 4:30pm
American entrepreneur and special government employee for Health and Human Services Calley Means speaks during a news confere

MAHA Institute, RFK Jr. allies eye more power in health agencies

May 15, 2025 4:00pm
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MAHA influencer nominated as surgeon general, prior pick pulled

May 8, 2025 1:00pm
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What providers can do after surgeon general's alcohol advisory

Jan 9, 2025 3:00pm