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White House Restructures HHS Amid Midterm Challenges

2/13/2026

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  • The White House plans to restructure the U.S. Health and Human Services Department ahead of the midterms by appointing four senior counselors to boost management.
  • Chris Klomp will become chief counselor overseeing Medicare.
  • John Brooks and two FDA officials will manage CMS and FDA issues.
  • HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced internal challenges, including staff turnover and vaccine reform controversies, raising concerns among Republicans about possible political repercussions.