Trump Withdraws Nominee For CDC Director Dave Weldon | ZeroHedge

Authored by Zachary Stieber and Emel Akan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

President Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a former congressman to helm the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Dr. Dave Weldon, 71, is no longer under consideration to take the post of director of the CDC, a source familiar with the situation told The Epoch Times on March 13. The source said it was clear Weldon did not have enough votes for confirmation.

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A Strategic Approach To Rightsizing The Intelligence Community & The Department Of Defense | ZeroHedge

Authored by William McHenry via RealClearWire,

The Intelligence Community (IC) and the Department of Defense (DoD) are vital pillars of national security, tasked with safeguarding the nation in an increasingly complex and unpredictable world. Rightsizing these organizations requires a strategic, mission-focused approach that prioritizes effectiveness and efficiency over arbitrary actions. This article proposes a methodology centered on a thorough reassessment of each agency’s mission, (more…)

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