The Trump administration's cuts to federal health agencies have sparked Democratic criticism as hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks challenge U.S. preparedness.
Key facts: 1) Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship killed 3 of 11 infected passengers. 2) Ebola outbreak in Uganda and Congo has over 1,000 suspected cases, with no proven vaccines.
3) Democrats call for restoring CDC, FDA, and USAID funding and rejoining WHO. 4) Federal agencies defend their response, but public health experts warn of weakened infrastructure.
The situation highlights ongoing political tensions over public health policy.