Infectious-disease experts and former CDC officials have criticized the holdup, suggesting that there is political benefit to the administration to highlight the Los Angeles wildf

The mpox paper had undergone months of peer review at a scientific journal as well as extensive internal review at the CDC. It received final acceptance in January and was in page proofs when the withdrawal order was issued last Friday, said the researcher, who asked not to be identified for fear of losing federal grant funding.

Federal science agencies are at a crossroads in trying to comply with President Donald Trump's executive orders. As a result, the health of millions is potentially at risk. In a "head-snapping, blink-and-you'll-miss-it,