NIH Vigil 7-11-26
The Good
Former NIH Director calls for fixing—not abolishing—NIH
NIH launches new parent F99/K00 award for students
Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch pushed back on a White House report issued July 4 that accused the National Museum of American History of erasing U.S. heritage
The Bad
Jay-B continues to mislead at a CDC seminar on vaccine effectiveness
Appeals court rules in favor of Trump administration
Vought is dismantling the CFPB
The Ugly
RFK Jr is encouraging unproven autism “treatments”
Lab leak reckoning - arrests, indictments, and firings of scientists fueled by proponents of the COVID lab leak theory
Bipartisan Election Assistance Commission dismantled
Calls to Action
*DEADLINE JULY 13* OMB’s proposed rule change: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. https://www.regulations.gov, search OMB-2026-0034.
Contact your Representatives and urge them to:
Support impeachment of Russell Vought and Linda McMahon
Stop implementation of the proposed Federal Financial Assistance rule
Impeach Vought campaign has passed its 2,000 comment goal! Add your name to the movement! Letter delivery coming soon. www.impeachvought.com/
Upcoming Events
7/13 - Morning of Solidarity with CFPB. 8-9 am, 445 12th St. SW. Vought is trying to destroy the agency that protects consumers. Come show your support for CFPB staff!
7/14 - Camp Democracy. 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. This FREE campstarts in the atrium of the Hart Senate building. Sign up to receive a detailed schedule and “day of” tips for smooth entry and participation:
7/14 - NIH Small Business 101. 1:30 pm. NIH’s free webinar series on small business funding opportunities (SBIR/STTR) - “Building Your Budget“
7/18 - Restore: A Day of Grounding and Care for Public Servants. 10am - 1pm in Southwest Washington, DC. Restorative activities, practical tools, and community support for federal workers navigating prolonged workplace stress and uncertainty.
