The acting director of the ​Centers for Disease ‌Control and Prevention has delayed publication of ​a CDC ​report showing the COVID-19 ⁠vaccine cut the ​likelihood of emergency ​department visits and hospitalizations for healthy adults last ​winter by about ​half, the Washington Post ‌reported ⁠on Thursday, citing scientists familiar with the decision.

The disclosure about U.S. President Donald Trump's appearance in the Justice Department's records on the case could deepen the political crisis surrounding his administration.