Close Menu
Truth Republican
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Guns & Gear
  • Healthy Tips
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Truth Republican
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Guns & Gear
  • Healthy Tips
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
Newsletter
Truth Republican
You are at:Home»Politics»Biden-appointed judge halts Trump HHS overhaul after Democrat-led lawsuit
Politics

Biden-appointed judge halts Trump HHS overhaul after Democrat-led lawsuit

Buddy DoyleBy Buddy DoyleJuly 2, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp
Biden-appointed judge halts Trump HHS overhaul after Democrat-led lawsuit
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

A Biden-appointed federal judge on Tuesday stepped in to halt the Trump administration’s efforts to dramatically reorganize the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) after 19 Democratic attorneys general sued to stop the reforms. 

HHS announced in March it would be laying off around 20,000 full-time agency employees, while also reducing the number of regional offices across the country and consolidating several HHS divisions. A fact sheet from HHS about the cuts said the reforms were aimed at making the agency more efficient, saving money and ensuring Americans’ most critical health needs are adequately met.

In response, 19 Democratic state attorneys general sued to block the Trump administration’s reforms. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose granted a temporary injunction in their favor.

‘ONLY THE BEGINNING’: TRUMP ADMIN RELEASES DATA SHOWING FEDERAL WORKFORCE SLASHED SINCE JANUARY

DuBose’s ruling Tuesday temporarily blocks the Trump administration from enforcing its proposed workforce reduction or sub-agency restructuring, and HHS was also ordered to file a status report by July 11. 

“We stand by our original decision to realign this organization with its core mission and refocus a sprawling bureaucracy that, over time, had become wasteful, inefficient and resistant to change,” HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon said in response to the ruling. 

“The reorganization was designed to restore the department around bold, measurable public health goals like reversing the chronic disease epidemic and advancing U.S. leadership in biomedical research. While we strongly disagree with the decision by a Biden-appointed district court judge, HHS remains committed to modernizing a health workforce that for too long prioritized institutional preservation over meaningful public health impact.”

RUBIO OFFICIALLY KILLS USAID, REVEALS FUTURE HOME FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Nixon added that HHS is reviewing the decision and considering next steps. 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces challenges at HHS following judges ruling

Last month, the Supreme Court limited the use of nationwide injunctions to halt President Donald Trump’s executive actions. 

However, the ruling did not shut the door on legal challenges to Trump’s executive orders. 

FEDERAL APPEALS COURT THROWS ROADBLOCK AT TRUMP’S EDUCATION REFORM AGENDA

In DuBose’s ruling Tuesday, she asked both parties to address how that ruling affects the scope of her order, if at all, by July 11. 

Trump signs EO

“HHS is the backbone of our nation’s public health and social safety net – from cancer screenings and maternal health to early childhood education and domestic violence prevention,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James, one of the 19 state attorneys general who sued to stop the Trump administration’s reduction in force at HHS. 

“Today’s order guarantees these programs and services will remain accessible and halts the administration’s attempt to sabotage our nation’s healthcare system. My office will continue fighting to stop this unlawful dismantling and defend the essential services that protect our most vulnerable communities.”

Since the Trump administration began its restructuring at HHS, some employees who were let go have been brought back. 

During a CBS News interview in April, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, in some instances, personnel were cut that should not have been. 

“We’re reinstating them. And that was always the plan. Part of the — at DOGE, we talked about this from the beginning, is we’re going to do 80% cuts, but 20% of those are going to have to be reinstated, because we’ll make mistakes,” Kennedy said in April.

Read the full article here

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleRev. Al Sharpton urges Cuomo to step aside in NYC mayoral race: ‘What is best for New York’
Next Article Tom Brady’s $250K card deal among viral moments to air in Fanatics Fest behind-the-scenes special

Related Articles

Texas Democrat blasted for ‘bloody Trump’ costume, violent rhetoric after deadly ICE shooting

Texas Democrat blasted for ‘bloody Trump’ costume, violent rhetoric after deadly ICE shooting

September 30, 2025
Illegal alien who sent ‘vulgar, racist’ bomb threat to female member of Congress arrested by ICE

Illegal alien who sent ‘vulgar, racist’ bomb threat to female member of Congress arrested by ICE

September 30, 2025
Illegal alien arrested by ICE found registered as active Democrat voter in blue state

Illegal alien arrested by ICE found registered as active Democrat voter in blue state

September 30, 2025
JD Vance says government likely ‘headed into a shutdown’ after Trump meets with Dems

JD Vance says government likely ‘headed into a shutdown’ after Trump meets with Dems

September 29, 2025
Fox News Politics Newsletter: What to know about the potential shut down

Fox News Politics Newsletter: What to know about the potential shut down

September 29, 2025
Lawmaker targeted with death threat after condemning racist sign aimed at Winsome Sears

Lawmaker targeted with death threat after condemning racist sign aimed at Winsome Sears

September 29, 2025
Reporter’s Notebook: Democrats’ shutdown gamble reveals party divisions, Schumer’s weak spot with the left

Reporter’s Notebook: Democrats’ shutdown gamble reveals party divisions, Schumer’s weak spot with the left

September 29, 2025
White House warns veterans’ services at risk if Dems block GOP funding bill

White House warns veterans’ services at risk if Dems block GOP funding bill

September 29, 2025
After death threat, Virginia lawmaker says Abigail Spanberger can’t escape ‘rage’ remarks

After death threat, Virginia lawmaker says Abigail Spanberger can’t escape ‘rage’ remarks

September 29, 2025
Don't Miss
Texas Democrat blasted for ‘bloody Trump’ costume, violent rhetoric after deadly ICE shooting

Texas Democrat blasted for ‘bloody Trump’ costume, violent rhetoric after deadly ICE shooting

Massive comet zooming through solar system could be alien technology, Harvard astrophysicist says

Massive comet zooming through solar system could be alien technology, Harvard astrophysicist says

Illegal alien who sent ‘vulgar, racist’ bomb threat to female member of Congress arrested by ICE

Illegal alien who sent ‘vulgar, racist’ bomb threat to female member of Congress arrested by ICE

Phil Mickelson calls out justice system after father’s emotional speech about daughter’s killing

Phil Mickelson calls out justice system after father’s emotional speech about daughter’s killing

Latest News
Trump scores .5M YouTube settlement over account suspension dispute

Trump scores $24.5M YouTube settlement over account suspension dispute

September 30, 2025
Illegal alien arrested by ICE found registered as active Democrat voter in blue state

Illegal alien arrested by ICE found registered as active Democrat voter in blue state

September 30, 2025
Ilhan Omar said Charlie Kirk has no legacy to honor

Ilhan Omar said Charlie Kirk has no legacy to honor

September 30, 2025
JD Vance says government likely ‘headed into a shutdown’ after Trump meets with Dems

JD Vance says government likely ‘headed into a shutdown’ after Trump meets with Dems

September 29, 2025
‘Law & Order: SVU’ features ICE agents obstructing rape case by attempting to arrest witness

‘Law & Order: SVU’ features ICE agents obstructing rape case by attempting to arrest witness

September 29, 2025
Copyright © 2025. Truth Republican. All rights reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.