RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing

NPR  

RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s history of stoking anxiety about vaccines was the central topic on Thursday in his second day of Senate confirmation hearings. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., a physician and chairman of the committee, said he faced a "dilemma" over whether to support Kennedy's confirmation at the end of more than three hours of questioning Thursday. 'Gold standard science' Throughout the Senate HELP Committee hearing, Kennedy called for a return to "gold standard science" and said he would support vaccines if shown data backing their safety. But when asked by Cassidy to state "unequivocally and without qualification" that measles and Hepatitis B vaccines don't cause autism, Kennedy would not give a yes or no answer. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., confronted Kennedy about a social media post referring to the 9/11 attacks he made during his presidential run last year, Kennedy wrote: "It's hard to tell what is a conspiracy theory and what isn't" and said if elected he would not "take sides on 9/11."

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Kennedy off to a bumpy start as US health secretary
1 week ago

Kennedy off to a bumpy start as US health secretary

Raw Story  

Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr is off to a turbulent start as US health secretary as he grapples with a deadly measles outbreak, resignations among his staff and a snub in the Senate. "Some years we have hundreds of measles outbreaks, measles outbreaks every year," the man known as RFK Jr. said in a recent interview with Fox News …

RFK Jr.’s First Month: Touting French Fries And Casting Doubts On Vaccines
1 week, 5 days ago

RFK Jr.’s First Month: Touting French Fries And Casting Doubts On Vaccines

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ’n Shake with Fox News host Sean Hannity, raving about the fries. Public health agencies cancel vaccine meetings, research under Kennedy’s watch During his first address to thousands of workers at the federal public health agencies, including the Centers for Disease …

RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
1 week, 5 days ago

RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ’n Shake with Fox News host Sean Hannity, raving about the fries. Public health agencies cancel vaccine meetings, research under Kennedy’s watch During his first address to thousands of workers at the federal public health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

RFK Jr. Makes More Alarming Comments About Measles Amid U.S. Outbreaks
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2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. Makes More Alarming Comments About Measles Amid U.S. Outbreaks

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once again spread misleading claims about the safety and efficacy of the measles vaccine amid an outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity broadcast Tuesday, Kennedy said “natural immunity” after getting a measles infection is more effective at providing lasting protection …

‘Inaccurate’: Unearthed report destroys RFK Jr. claims as fears grow for vaccine committee
2 weeks ago

‘Inaccurate’: Unearthed report destroys RFK Jr. claims as fears grow for vaccine committee

Raw Story  

An unearthed report showed that Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy shared "inaccurate" information about a CDC Advisor Committee on vaccines, as many believe he was laying the groundwork for dismissing its members. "Right now, what we're getting is a total misrepresentation of a 20-year-old report, about a process that was already being improved before that report was …

RFK Jr. gives Elon Musk's DOGE free rein to raid the federal health agency
2 weeks, 1 day ago

RFK Jr. gives Elon Musk's DOGE free rein to raid the federal health agency

Salon  

Friday, the New York Times published a tasty palace intrigue story about a recent White House meeting that turned ugly when some Cabinet members complained about Donald Trump giving billionaire Elon Musk carte blanche to fire thousands of federal employees at random. Secretary of State Marco Rubio lashed out at Musk over mass layoffs, sarcastically asking whether Musk "wanted him …

RFK Jr urges Americans to get vaccinated amid measles outbreak: ‘A call to action’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

RFK Jr urges Americans to get vaccinated amid measles outbreak: ‘A call to action’

Hindustan Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has urged people to get vaccinated amid the recent measles outbreak in Texas. In an opinion piece for Fox News published Sunday, the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services expressed deep concern over the situation, saying it is “a call to action.” Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US President Donald Trump's nominee to be …

‘Irresponsible and reckless:’ Warren demands RFK Jr. clarify vaccine stance amid deadly measles outbreak
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Irresponsible and reckless:’ Warren demands RFK Jr. clarify vaccine stance amid deadly measles outbreak

CNN  

CNN — In the 18 days since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, his department has postponed or canceled two major vaccine advisory committee meetings, he’s pledged to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule and he downplayed the seriousness of a measles outbreak that’s resulted in the first …

‘Irresponsible and reckless:’ Warren demands RFK Jr. clarify vaccine stance amid deadly measles outbreak
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Irresponsible and reckless:’ Warren demands RFK Jr. clarify vaccine stance amid deadly measles outbreak

CNN  

CNN — In the 18 days since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, his department has postponed or canceled two major vaccine advisory committee meetings, he’s pledged to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule and he downplayed the seriousness of a measles outbreak that’s resulted in the first …

Pediatrician In Congress Blames RFK Jr. For Child's Death From Measles
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pediatrician In Congress Blames RFK Jr. For Child's Death From Measles

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Rep. Kim Schrier on Wednesday tore into Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for downplaying a child’s death in a measles outbreak in Texas, saying she blames Kennedy for the tragedy because of his long record of spreading disinformation about vaccines. Asked later in the same day about the unnamed child’s death …

'You fired all the scientists!' The View blasts RFK Jr. for 'blasé response' about Measles
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'You fired all the scientists!' The View blasts RFK Jr. for 'blasé response' about Measles

Raw Story  

The co-hosts of "The View" attacked new Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after they said he got basic facts wrong during the Wednesday Cabinet meeting. Whoopi Goldberg relayed that RFK Jr. believed there was "no cause for alarm." Kennedy called it an "epidemic" when it doesn't qualify for that definition under Britannica, and Kennedy alleged it …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-led CDC halts flu shot campaign, postpones vaccine advisory meeting
1 month ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-led CDC halts flu shot campaign, postpones vaccine advisory meeting

Live Mint  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is already making waves, as the agency scrapped a major flu shot campaign and canceled a critical vaccination conference just days after he took office as the nation's top health official. Also, the Department of Health and Human Services ordered the CDC to indefinitely postpone a scheduled …

RFK Jr.'s Stunning Claim About Black People And Vaccines Sparks Concern From Medical Experts
1 month ago

RFK Jr.'s Stunning Claim About Black People And Vaccines Sparks Concern From Medical Experts

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING From COVID-19 conspiracy theories to confusion on the facts about Medicare and Medicaid to refusing to say that vaccines aren’t linked to autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s February confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill were anything but smooth for someone who is hoping to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. In 2021, Kennedy had said, “We …

Merck vaccine trial delayed as RFK Jr. link creates jury concern
1 month, 1 week ago

Merck vaccine trial delayed as RFK Jr. link creates jury concern

LA Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s choice to be secretary of Health and Human Services, appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 29, 2025. Merck & Co.’s first trial over the safety of its blockbuster Gardasil cancer vaccine was cut short and rescheduled amid concerns that jurors might be influenced …

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
1 month, 1 week ago

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — To earn the vote he needed to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a special promise to a U.S. senator: He would not change the nation’s current vaccination schedule. Kennedy said it will investigate issues, including childhood vaccinations, that “were formally taboo or insufficiently scrutinized.” While Kennedy did not directly call for changes …

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
1 month, 1 week ago

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But on Tuesday, speaking for the first time to …

RFK Jr. reveals his top priorities as Trump's health chief as flurry of senior officials at FDA and CDC quit
1 month, 1 week ago

RFK Jr. reveals his top priorities as Trump's health chief as flurry of senior officials at FDA and CDC quit

Daily Mail  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered his first speech as an official member of Donald Trump's cabinet unveiling his plan to restore Americans' health. Reports also emerged on Tuesday revealing the Centers for Disease Control's Acting Principal Deputy Director Nirav Shah is also stepping down. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered on Tuesday his first speech in …

'Too little too late': RFK-backing GOP senator roasted over new measles remarks
1 month, 1 week ago

'Too little too late': RFK-backing GOP senator roasted over new measles remarks

Raw Story  

Texas is experiencing a measles outbreak, which prompted physician Sen. Bill Cassidy to tweet about it on X and tell Americans that the measles vaccine has been "safe and effective since 1963." Dr. Jessica Biller, DO, also referenced the RFK Jr. vote, "Actions speak louder than words, my friend." Infectious disease and clinician Dr. Neil Stone replied, "Hollow words from …

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
1 month, 1 week ago

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it

LA Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks after being sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office last week. To earn the vote he needed to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a special promise to a U.S. senator: He would not change the nation’s current vaccination schedule. Kennedy said it will …

RFK Jr. reveals his top priority as Trump's new health chief
1 month, 1 week ago

RFK Jr. reveals his top priority as Trump's new health chief

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump's new health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled that his number one priority over the next four years will be ending the childhood chronic disease epidemic. 'For 20 years I've gotten up every morning on my knees and prayed that God would put me in a position where I could end the childhood chronic disease epidemic in …

Louisiana Department of Health to end mass vaccine promotion after RFK Jr confirmed
1 month, 1 week ago

Louisiana Department of Health to end mass vaccine promotion after RFK Jr confirmed

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Louisiana’s Department of Health “will no longer promote mass vaccination” …

RFK Jr, vaccine critic turned U.S. health secretary, hints at overhaul
1 month, 1 week ago

RFK Jr, vaccine critic turned U.S. health secretary, hints at overhaul

Raw Story  

by Danny Kemp and Issam Ahmed Newly confirmed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday accused U.S. institutions of "stealing the health of our children" and suggested they should meet the same fate as USAID, which President Donald Trump's administration is working to slash. He also lavished praise on Trump, saying 20 years of prayers to solve chronic childhood …

RFK Jr is the new US Health Secretary: Will he ban vaccines or reform healthcare?
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1 month, 1 week ago

RFK Jr is the new US Health Secretary: Will he ban vaccines or reform healthcare?

Firstpost  

Robert F Kennedy Jr was confirmed as US Secretary of Health and Human Services in a 52-48 Senate vote. His ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda prioritises reducing chronic disease, reforming pharmaceutical regulations and addressing environmental toxins while downplaying infectious disease control Robert Kennedy Jr, US President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, gestures in …

Trump seems to question well-known part of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s life — his childhood polio battle
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump seems to question well-known part of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s life — his childhood polio battle

Associated Press  

President Donald Trump seemed to question a well-documented part of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s life — his childhood battle with polio — after the Kentucky Republican opposed vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation Thursday as the nation’s top health official. Trump attacked McConnell’s mental acuity and said he had “no idea” if the senator had polio. “He’s a, you know, …

RFK Jr. reveals his top priority as Trump's health chief that's sure to shake up the nation
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1 month, 1 week ago

RFK Jr. reveals his top priority as Trump's health chief that's sure to shake up the nation

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump's new health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled that his number one priority over the next four years will be ending the childhood chronic disease epidemic. 'For 20 years I've gotten up every morning on my knees and prayed that God would put me in a position where I could end the childhood chronic disease epidemic in …

Senate confirms anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr as nation’s top health official
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate confirms anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr as nation’s top health official

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Senate has voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., …

Vaccine Critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Approved As Health Secretary By US Senate
1 month, 1 week ago

Vaccine Critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Approved As Health Secretary By US Senate

ABP News  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy was approved as health secretary on Thursday by the Republican-controlled US Senate, despite concerns from the medical community over his history of spreading vaccine misinformation and rejecting established scientific facts. Commonly known as "RFK Jr," the 71-year-old secured the nomination with a narrow 52-48 vote, becoming the latest …

RFK Jr., America's Loudest Anti-Vaxxer, Confirmed As Health Secretary
1 month, 1 week ago

RFK Jr., America's Loudest Anti-Vaxxer, Confirmed As Health Secretary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the notorious vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist who experts warn will sabotage public health efforts worldwide, has been confirmed as President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. He’s said they aren’t tested enough — something experts dispute — and has suggested vaccine trials that would be ethically …

U.S. Senate to OK vaccine critic Kennedy as health secretary
1 month, 1 week ago

U.S. Senate to OK vaccine critic Kennedy as health secretary

Raw Story  

by Charlotte CAUSIT The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate was expected Thursday to approve vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, despite major concerns from both political parties and many in the medical and scientific communities. Kennedy squeaked through a crucial preliminary vote last week by the Senate Finance Committee, setting up the vote by the full upper chamber, …

Will RFK Jr get confirmed as Trump’s health secretary?
1 month, 1 week ago

Will RFK Jr get confirmed as Trump’s health secretary?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces his final Senate confirmation test …

Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation’s health secretary
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation’s health secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent lawyer and vocal vaccine critic, as the nation’s health secretary, controlling $1.7 trillion in spending for vaccines, food safety and health insurance programs for roughly half the country. Last week, North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis said he hopes Kennedy “goes …

GOP senator: 'Pro-science' RFK Jr. convinced us he's 'reasonable'
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1 month, 1 week ago

GOP senator: 'Pro-science' RFK Jr. convinced us he's 'reasonable'

Raw Story  

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial cabinet nomination inches closer to a full Senate vote, Sen. Kevin Cramer revealed why he thinks the well-known anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist was able to sway senators to vote in his direction. In an interview with Raw Story on Wednesday, Cramer said that Kennedy – President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health …

Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary
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1 month, 1 week ago

Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary

NPR  

Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP In a party-line vote, zero Democrats and 52 Republicans in the Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. But a record of trafficking in dangerous conspiracy theories and eroding trust in …

US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services leader
1 month, 1 week ago

US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services leader

Al Jazeera  

While Republicans hail RFK’s ‘fresh perspective’, Democrats have warned his vaccine scepticism is ‘dangerous’ and ‘wrong’. The United States Senate has approved former environmental lawyer Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services, in the latest controversial vote over a cabinet nominee picked by President Donald Trump. That includes Director of National Intelligence …

RFK Jr. is now America's top health official after winning Senate confirmation to lead HHS
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1 month, 1 week ago

RFK Jr. is now America's top health official after winning Senate confirmation to lead HHS

Salon  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the scion of the famous presidential family best known for his controversial views on vaccines, was confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services Thursday by a 52-48 vote largely along party lines — with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a polio survivor, the only Republican to vote no. "RFK Jr. has consistently fueled misinformation …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed and sworn in as the nation’s health secretary
1 month, 1 week ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed and sworn in as the nation’s health secretary

LA Times  

President Trump congratulates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he was sworn in Thursday as Health and Human Services secretary in the Oval Office. The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and he was then sworn in as President Trump’s health secretary, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food …

How will Sen. Cassidy's deal with RFK Jr. to protect vaccines play out?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How will Sen. Cassidy's deal with RFK Jr. to protect vaccines play out?

LA Times  

Sen. Bill Cassidy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confer after a hearing on Kennedy’s nomination to serve as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. He said he was swayed by Kennedy’s commitments to support the immunization schedules recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, maintain systems used to vet new vaccines and monitor their safety, …

What was RFK Jr putting in his drink mid-flight?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What was RFK Jr putting in his drink mid-flight?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “RFK Jr putting Methylene Blue in his water while flying is prime we’re so …

RFK Jr clears crucial Senate vote: What could US’ health system look like under him?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr clears crucial Senate vote: What could US’ health system look like under him?

Firstpost  

The full US Senate will vote on the nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr – a noted vaccine sceptic – after its finance committee cleared the name of the controversial Donald Trump pick on party lines. But what could America’s health system look like under Kennedy Jr? The Independent quoted Senator Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance …

Letters to the Editor: ‘I hope you lose sleep’: A doctor’s message to senators who vote to confirm RFK Jr.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: ‘I hope you lose sleep’: A doctor’s message to senators who vote to confirm RFK Jr.

LA Times  

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, voted to send Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination tp be Health and Human Services secretary to the Senate Tuesday. As a physician myself, I see little benefit to affirming RFK Jr.’s nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services, other than perhaps banning Skittles — though the Food and Drug Administration already banned …

Lower-level experts at HHS will keep RFK Jr. in line: GOP senator
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lower-level experts at HHS will keep RFK Jr. in line: GOP senator

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy left the Senate floor on Tuesday after delivering a speech about his negotiations with the White House over the appointment of anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services. "Alex Azar knew a heck of a lot about pharmaceutical development but probably not so much about NIH …

'Pathetic': Rage hits Republicans as onlookers react to latest Senate vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Pathetic': Rage hits Republicans as onlookers react to latest Senate vote

Raw Story  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, was approved by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions — despite concerns previously vocalized by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy. Sen. Patty Murray begged her colleagues to stop Kennedy: "RFK Jr. is a uniquely unqualified & dangerous pick to lead …

'Trump drops this!' President roasted after controversial post minutes before RFK vote
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Trump drops this!' President roasted after controversial post minutes before RFK vote

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump made one last push on his Truth Social platform ahead of the Senate committee vote that advanced anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the full Senate for a vote to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. "Trump truth minutes before RFK JR's Senate committee confirmation vote," wrote CNN White House reporter Alayna Treene. "Trump …

RFK Jr. clears major Senate hurdle after skeptical GOP doctor gives him vote
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. clears major Senate hurdle after skeptical GOP doctor gives him vote

Raw Story  

Anti-vaccine conspiracist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was cleared to go before a full Senate vote for confirmation to lead the Health and Human Services Department after a Republican skeptic gave him his vote. Sen. Bill Cassidy announced on Tuesday that he would support confirm the nominee to head the department. Writing on X Cassidy, a doctor who had expressed serious …

RFK Jr moves closer to being Trump's health czar with key senate panel vote
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr moves closer to being Trump's health czar with key senate panel vote

India Today  

The Republican-led US Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as health secretary, paving the way for the full Senate to vote to confirm him as soon as this week. The committee voted 14-13 along party lines with Democrats having accused Kennedy over two days of contentious confirmation hearings of being financially …

Samoa's Health Chief Says RFK Jr. Misled US Senate On Measles Deaths
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Samoa's Health Chief Says RFK Jr. Misled US Senate On Measles Deaths

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Samoa’s top health official on Monday denounced as “a complete lie” remarks that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made during his bid to become U.S. health secretary, rejecting his claim that some who died in the country’s 2019 measles epidemic didn’t have the disease. “We don’t know what was killing them,” Kennedy said during …

RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Samoa’s top health official on Monday denounced as “a complete lie” remarks that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made during his bid to become U.S. health secretary, rejecting his claim that some who died in the country’s 2019 measles epidemic didn’t have the disease. “We don’t know what was killing them,” Kennedy said during tense U.S. Senate …

Did RFK Jr. mislead the Senate on measles deaths in Samoa? The island nation’s health chief says yes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Did RFK Jr. mislead the Senate on measles deaths in Samoa? The island nation’s health chief says yes

LA Times  

Samoa’s top health official on Monday denounced as “a complete lie” remarks that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made during his bid to become U.S. health secretary, rejecting his claim that some who died in the country’s 2019 measles epidemic didn’t have the disease. “We don’t know what was killing them,” Kennedy said during tense U.S. Senate hearings last week on …

'He's struggling with this': Insider says Trump ally may throw key confirmation into doubt
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'He's struggling with this': Insider says Trump ally may throw key confirmation into doubt

Raw Story  

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican and ally to President Donald Trump, is reportedly "struggling" with supporting a key Trump nominee. Cassidy recently confronted Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the health department, with questions about vaccines during Kennedy's initial confirmation hearing. McPherson said the questions about vaccines and other topics are "holding Kennedy back," but that it's too …

Trump pick forced to update ethics pledge as 'conflict of interest' endangers confirmation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump pick forced to update ethics pledge as 'conflict of interest' endangers confirmation

Raw Story  

Late January brought Senate confirmation hearings for some of President Donald Trump's most controversial nominees: Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, and anti-vaxxer conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is hoping to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Politico reporters Lauren Gardner and Adam Cancryn explain, "In a written response submitted to the Senate Finance Committee, Kennedy said …

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