Following the Minneapolis church shooting, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested a potential link between antidepressants and the violence, sparking strong criticism from Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. Kennedy’s comments, made on Fox & Friends, focused on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and their possible contribution to school shootings, despite the lack of evidence. This aligns with Kennedy’s history of questioning antidepressant safety and efficacy, a stance that has been refuted by leading experts. This incident comes after Kennedy laid off 100 employees from the Centers for Disease Control’s Division of Violence Prevention.
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The upcoming four years represent a pivotal moment for America, demanding unwavering commitment to impartial journalism. HuffPost, facing this critical juncture, is launching an ad-free experience for contributing supporters. This initiative aims to sustain the platform’s mission of delivering free, fair news without compromising journalistic integrity. Continued support is crucial to ensure HuffPost’s ability to fulfill this vital role.
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Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) criticized Elon Musk’s demand that federal employees justify their positions or face termination, deeming it an abusive power move. This mandate, delivered via a Saturday night email requesting weekly accomplishments, followed President Trump’s urging for Musk to be more aggressive in his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk defended the email as a “trivial task,” while Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) countered that Musk lacks understanding of government spending and accountability. The DOJ has clarified that Musk is only a White House advisor, despite Trump’s assertion to the contrary.
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