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Survivors, advocates challenge Trump admin to rescue 9/11 health program: ‘We’re starting to feel forgotten’

Advocates for 9/11 first responders are challenging the Trump administration to stabilize the embattled World Trade Center Health Program, warning bureaucratic dysfunction could have deadly consequences. More.

"Uniquely unqualified" says 9/11 first responder

John Feal, a 9/11 first responder who advocates for injured first responders from the September 11th attacks himself, was extremely critical of HHS and support for those suffering health issues from the cleanup at Ground Zero, including Secretary Robert Kennedy. More.

WTC health program firings devastate care for 9/11 first responders

When terrorists flew planes into New York’s Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001, first responders didn’t hesitate. Many lost their lives saving others who worked in the World Trade Center. More.

9/11 health workers rehired after outcry forced Trump to reverse cuts

Federal workers who help run the health program for Sept. 11 first responders and survivors have been rehired after a bipartisan outcry forced the Trump administration to reverse deep cuts that threatened to hobble the program. More.

Betraying 9/11 survivors: WTC Health Program firings undercut promise to restore services

The promise of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore the steep cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program was a worthless lie, betraying the heroes and victims of 9/11. He is a low character, but we didn’t know he would go that low. More.

Trump admin reinstates 9/11 survivors program staff following HHS reorganization

The Trump administration's Health and Human Services Department (HHS) sent out reinstatement notices to staff members who were part of a federal healthcare program for 9/11 survivors, following a reduction in force at HHS and its subagencies as part of Trump's efforts to optimize the federal government. More.

HHS revokes some layoff notices, including to 9/11 program

The Department of Health and Human Services formally revoked some layoff notices on Tuesday, multiple federal health officials told CBS News, restoring some staff at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. More.

Schumer, Gillibrand slam Trump and RFK Jr. over cut 9/11 program: ‘Political chaos is jeopardizing healthcare of heroes’

New York Dem Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand on Sunday blasted what they called a “cruel” effort by President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to dismantle the World Trade Center Health Program. The pols said at a press conference that 16 more doctors and staff tied to the program were abruptly fired Friday night. More.