Less than 40 days remain until Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the United States, and more and more signs indicate how he might implement his plans to transform the country. The New York Times reports that Aaron Siri, a lawyer who submitted a petition questioning the approval of vaccines for polio and several other diseases, is currently accompanying Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in interviewing candidates for the department's positions. This further suggests that if confirmed, Kennedy may bring his debunked anti-vaccine views into the government.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump's transition team is exploring ways to reduce or consolidate major banking regulatory agencies, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which serves as a key stabilizer for the industry. This agency was established after the Great Depression. While the nation has made significant strides since that defining financial crisis, bank failures can still occur. If Trump's second administration implements this plan, it is expected to face substantial opposition.