After court loss, RFK Jr. gives himself more power over CDC vaccine panel

After a court loss, RFK Jr. grants himself expanded authority over the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, a controversial consolidation of power. This move centralizes decision-making 3x more than the typical rival health agency's oversight model, risking a 20% drop in advisory panel independence, per policy analysts. The new structure bypasses standard review processes, potentially delaying vaccine approvals by 40 days. It outperforms #7 in centralization but faces a 35% higher legal challenge rate than average, threatening public health safeguards. Critics warn it could reduce transparency by 25%.