Trump 2.0: RFK Confirmation Hearings and Ongoing Clinical Trials Amidst Administrative Changes

RFK Confirmation Hearings:
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week, despite controversy over his views on vaccines and public health24.

Clinical Trials Continue:
Despite a pause in NIH grant reviews and communications, clinical trials are allowed to continue, though researchers express concerns about delays and disruptions to ongoing projects24.

NIH Grant Reviews:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has halted grant reviews and communications, causing anxiety among researchers who rely on these funds for their projects. This pause is part of a broader freeze on activities within the Department of Health and Human Services4.

US-India Partnership:
Trump's second term is expected to reshape US international and domestic markets, including the US-India partnership, which could see significant changes in strategic diplomacy and economic collaboration3.

Second Term Policies:
Trump's second term is marked by a flurry of executive orders aimed at reversing previous policies, including those on immigration, environmental regulations, and federal workforce protections. These actions have raised concerns about the impact on democratic institutions and the rule of law5.

Sources:

2. https://endpts.com/trump-healthcare-transition-live-updates-biotech-pharma-news/

3. https://kpmg.com/in/en/blogs/2025/01/trump-2-0-and-the-us-india-partnership-a-new-chapter-in-strategic-diplomacy.html

4. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/science-research-policy/2025/01/24/scientists-worried-after-trump-halts-nih-grant

5. https://g1.globo.com/mundo/blog/sandra-cohen/post/2025/01/20/trump-20-e-teste-de-resistencia-para-a-democracia-americana.ghtml