A CDC report showing COVID vaccines reduce severe illness was delayed. Acting director's concerns over methodology fuel fears of political interference with public health science.

Journalists at CNN fear political interference and job cuts as a new owner, backed by a Trump ally, takes over, despite assurances of independence.
Panama’s Supreme Court invalidated a key port concession held by a Hong Kong company, raising geopolitical tensions and U.S. national security concerns.

Outgoing NPA head Shamila Batohi insists she faced no political pressure, but admits shortcomings in high-profile cases like the Gupta extradition.