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Trump nominee Colin McDonald faces scrutiny over proposed DOJ fraud division amid White House ‘war on fraud’ push
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Colin McDonald, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead a newly proposed Justice Department unit focused on fraud in federally funded programs, told senators he would pursue cases “without fear or favor” as Democrats questioned whether the initiative could blur lines between the White House and prosecutorial decision-making.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug Administration amid ongoing public health challenges. Califf, a cardiologist with prior FDA experience, was approved in a bipartisan vote. This move aims to stabilize the agency during debates over drug approvals and regulations.