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Donald Trump has ordered a communications blackout at America's federal health agencies, according to reports.

The CDC, FDA, HHS and NIH have all been told to pause external communications, including publishing scientific reports, updating websites or issuing health advisories.

Robert F. Kennedy Junior has been nominated to head up the HHS, which has oversight over all the federal health agencies.

As part of his 'Make America Healthy Again' pledge, he has promised to overhaul the three agencies.

The communications blackout was issued by Stefanie Spear, a deputy chief of staff at HHS who joined the agency this week. She was also RFK Jr.'s press secretary during his presidential campaign.