Coverage dated February 7, 2022

White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment

Headline from FOX 5 New York

President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.

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  1. FOX 5 New York

    White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.

  2. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    White House's Top Science Advisor Resigns After Probe Into 'Disrespectful' Behavior (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Dr. Eric Lander, the director of the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), has resigned after the findings of an

  3. Sioux City Journal

    White House: Top scientist resigns over treatment of staff (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's top science adviser Eric Lander resigned, hours after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff,

  4. CBS News

    Biden science adviser Eric Lander resigns after acknowledging "demeaning" conduct (opens CBS News)

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    White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed he had been investigated after a complaint was filed.

  5. Axios

    Biden science adviser Eric Lander resigns after violating workplace policy (opens Axios)

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    Lander apologized for speaking to White House science and technology policy staff in "a disrespectful or demeaning way."

  6. The Guardian

    Eric Lander quits as Biden’s top science adviser after bullying investigation (opens The Guardian)

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    White House had earlier indicated Lander could keep his job after he was found to have mistreated staff

  7. The Brunswick News

    White House: Top Biden science adviser Dr. Eric Lander resigns following rebuke over treatment of staff (opens The Brunswick News)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — White House: Top Biden science adviser Dr. Eric Lander resigns following rebuke over treatment of staff.

  8. The Washington Free Beacon

    Top White House Scientist Resigns Over Workplace Abuse Allegations (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    WASHINGTON (Reuters)—A top science adviser to President Joe Biden resigned on Monday after allegations came to light that he had bullied and demeaned staffers.

  9. The Week

  10. Washington Times

    White House science adviser resigns after internal probe finds demeaning behavior (opens Washington Times)

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    President Biden’s top science adviser resigned Monday night after an internal White House investigation found that he violated workplace policy by bullying and demeaning staffers.

  11. The Times of Israel

    Top White House science adviser quits over treatment of staff (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Eric Lander resigns after internal report found credible evidence he bullied and demeaned his staffers, despite early indications he would be allowed to keep position

  12. NBC News

    Top White House scientist resigns, admits he 'caused hurt' (opens NBC News)

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    A news report on Monday alleged that Eric Lander bullied and demeaned his staff , behavior President Biden had said would result in firing.

  13. Wyoming Public Media

    Top White House science adviser announces resignation after reports of bullying (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Eric Lander tendered his letter of resignation hours after a Politico article reported that the White House had found that he bullied and demeaned his subordinates.

  14. Forbes

    White House Science Advisor Resigns Hours After Apologizing For ‘Disrespectful And Demeaning’ Behavior (opens Forbes)

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    Eric Lander’s resignation comes just hours after he apologized for his “disrespectful or demeaning” behavior towards his colleagues following allegations of bullying.

  15. Insider

    Biden's top science advisor resigns after accusations that he mistreated and bullied his subordinates (opens Insider)

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    Eric Lander resigned on Monday following accusations that he had a history of mistreating subordinates and violating Biden's strict anti-bullying policy.

  16. Portland Press Herald

    Biden’s top science adviser resigns over report finding he mistreated staff (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    An internal review prompted by a workplace complaint indicated that Dr. Eric Lander bullied staffers and treated them disrespectfully.

  17. Washington Examiner

    Biden's top scientist resigns after staff mistreatment investigation (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Joe Biden has accepted the resignation of top White House scientist Eric Lander after an internal investigation into allegations that he bullied and mistreated staff was made public.

  18. Breitbart News

    Biden’s Top Scientist Resigns amid Bullying Scandal (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Joe Biden’s top science adviser resigned on Monday evening following reports that he “bullied and demeaned” his subordinates.

  19. Politico

    Biden’s top science adviser, Eric Lander, resigns amid reports of bullying (opens Politico)

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    The White House initially stood by him despite the president’s zero-tolerance policy and numerous credible reports of misconduct.

  20. The Daily Caller

    Biden’s Top Science Adviser Resigns Following Internal Investigation Into His Bullying (opens The Daily Caller)

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    President Joe Biden’s top science adviser, Eric Lander, resigned Monday evening after an internal White House investigation found he bullied subordinates.

  21. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Biden's top science advisor resigns over 'bullying' (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    (The Center Square) – A top advisor to President Joe Biden has resigned after an investigation showed he was “bullying” other White House staffers.

  22. New York Times

    Biden’s Top Science Adviser Resigns After Acknowledging Demeaning Behavior (opens New York Times)

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    The adviser, Eric S. Lander, had apologized for his workplace conduct. The president had pledged to immediately fire any official who acted that way toward colleagues.

  23. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Science adviser resigns over treatment of staff (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden's top science adviser, Dr. Eric Lander, resigned Monday, hours after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.

  24. The Hill

    White House science adviser resigns after probe found he bullied staffers (opens The Hill)

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    Eric Lander, President Biden’s science adviser, resigned on Monday evening after an internal investigation uncovered evidence that he bullied subordinates.

  25. The Hill

    White House science adviser resigns after internal probe found he bullied staffers (opens The Hill)

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    Eric Lander, President Biden’s science adviser, resigned on Monday evening after an internal investigation uncovered evidence that he bullied subordinates.

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