Trump Says 'I Know Nothing' About Reported Move To Oust FDA Chief Marty Makary Amid Agency Turmoil

Ananya Gairola — Sat, 09 May 2026 07:07:36 +0000

On Friday, President Donald Trump distanced himself from reports that his administration is preparing to remove Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary.

White House Weighs FDA Leadership Shake-Up

Senior White House and health officials have approved plans that could replace Makary after months of turmoil at the FDA, though the final decision remains with Trump, the Washington Post reported, citing sources.

Asked about the matter, Trump told reporters, "I've been reading about it, but I know nothing about it."

Makary's possible ouster would reportedly coincide with broader structural changes at the FDA as administration officials seek to streamline operations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Google Tests New AI Agent To Take On OpenClaw With Advanced Task Automation: Report

Namrata Sen — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:44:09 +0000

Alphabet‘s Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) is reportedly developing an AI personal agent for its Gemini app, capable of performing tasks on behalf of the user.

Google is testing a new AI agent, internally named “Remy”. This agent operates within a staff-only version of Google’s Gemini app and can integrate with a range of Google’s other services, reported Business Insider on Tuesday, citing an internal document.

Remy is a 24/7 Gemini-powered AI agent that acts on users' behalf, handling tasks across work, school, and daily life, not just answering questions or generating content.

According to the report, AI agent appears to be more advanced than existing tools and has similarities to OpenClaw, an AI agent that gained popularity earlier this year for its ability to perform tasks such as responding to messages or conducting research for users.

While there is no confirmed timeline for Remy’s public launch, the document refers to ...

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Trump Says 'I Know Nothing' About Reported Move To Oust FDA Chief Marty Makary Amid Agency Turmoil

White House Weighs FDA Leadership Shake-Up

Google Tests New AI Agent To Take On OpenClaw With Advanced Task Automation: Report