RFK Jr. says he’ll stop collecting fees from HPV vaccine lawsuit, but other ethics questions remain
1 month, 4 weeks ago

RFK Jr. says he’ll stop collecting fees from HPV vaccine lawsuit, but other ethics questions remain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Facing intense scrutiny from senators over his potential profit from vaccine lawsuits while serving as the nation’s health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that if he is confirmed he will not collect fees from litigation against the drugmakers of a cervical cancer vaccine. Kennedy, who’s President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, told the Senate finance committee that he would amend his ethics disclosure after several senators, including Democrat Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and his cousin Caroline Kennedy raised concerns about his financial arrangement with the law firm representing patients who are claiming injuries from the vaccines. “Kids might die, but Robert Kennedy can keep cashing in.” The issue also may have been a concern for Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who is also a physician and is conflicted over his vote on Kennedy’s confirmation because of Kennedy’s anti-vaccine views. Kennedy and his supporters have railed against that sort of activity, saying the “revolving door” of Washington — where federal officials trade public services jobs to influence government agencies while in the private sector — has undermined the U.S. public health system.

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The top FDA vaccine official is forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s 'misinformation and lies'
2 days, 23 hours ago

The top FDA vaccine official is forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s 'misinformation and lies'

NPR  

The top FDA vaccine official is forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s 'misinformation and lies' toggle caption Greg Nash/POOL/AFP/Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration's top vaccine regulator was forced out of the agency Friday and sharply criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his boss at the Department of Health and Human Services. "In forcing Peter Marks to resign, RFK Jr. is …

RFK Jr.’s First Month: Touting French Fries And Casting Doubts On Vaccines
2 weeks, 2 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
2 weeks, 3 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. gives Elon Musk's DOGE free rein to raid the federal health agency
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women
1 month ago

CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women

Associated Press  

A new government report adds to evidence that the HPV vaccine, once called dangerous by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is preventing cervical cancer in young women. The report comes after Kennedy pledged to give a family member any fees he might earn from HPV vaccine litigation. In a 2019 video posted on the anti-vaccine nonprofit …

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 …

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, vaccine critic turned U.S. health secretary, hints at overhaul
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Vaccine Critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Approved As Health Secretary By US Senate
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Will RFK Jr get confirmed as Trump’s health secretary?
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

RFK Jr. is now America's top health official after winning Senate confirmation to lead HHS
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1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 3 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, …

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 …

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 …

Bill Gates warns RFK Jr is misleading people as Trump's pick for health secretary awaits confirmation vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bill Gates warns RFK Jr is misleading people as Trump's pick for health secretary awaits confirmation vote

Daily Mail  

Bill Gates has warned against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being in charge of America's health, alleging that the known vaccine conspiracy theorist is 'misleading people'. Kennedy, in contentious confirmation hearings last week, was accused of being financially vested in the anti-vaccine movement and peddling debunked conspiracy theories about vaccines - assertions RFK Jr rejects. Bill Gates has warned against Robert …

Doctors Whose Licenses Were Revoked, Suspended Named In Pro-RFK Jr. Letter To Senate
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Doctors Whose Licenses Were Revoked, Suspended Named In Pro-RFK Jr. Letter To Senate

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A letter submitted to the U.S. Senate that states it was sent by physicians in support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as secretary of Health and Human Services includes the names of doctors who have had their licenses revoked, suspended or faced other discipline, The Associated Press has found. Kennedy reported that he …

Trump pick forced to update ethics pledge as 'conflict of interest' endangers confirmation
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1 month, 4 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 …

RFK Jr.’s Senate Testimony Is Haunted by His Track Record
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55 years, 2 months ago

RFK Jr.’s Senate Testimony Is Haunted by His Track Record

Wired  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced two Senate committees this week in his bid to be President Donald Trump’s secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. An outspoken vaccine critic who has previously promoted the debunked theory that vaccines cause autism, Kennedy has toned down his rhetoric in recent months while doubling down on his “Make America Healthy Again” …

Senator: RFK Jr. lied about vaccines like Brett Kavanaugh lied about Roe v. Wade
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Senator: RFK Jr. lied about vaccines like Brett Kavanaugh lied about Roe v. Wade

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued testifying on Capitol Hill Thursday and failed to clean up past comments opposing vaccines. In the case of Kennedy, the environmental lawyer may have spent decades claiming vaccines cause autism, but when speaking before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, he was forced to answer questions from actual medical experts. …

Sanders, Cassidy Call Out RFK Jr. On Vaccines
2 months ago

Sanders, Cassidy Call Out RFK Jr. On Vaccines

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said over and over again that he is not against vaccines, despite his long record of spreading vaccine misinformation. “Will you say unequivocally … and without qualification,” Cassidy said, “that the measles and hepatitis B vaccines do not cause autism?” Kennedy started into his standard answer ― “Senator, I am not going …

RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
2 months ago

RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘s bid to be the nation’s top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee’s deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations that prevent deadly diseases. Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement has also encouraged followers to overwhelm the inboxes and phone lines of senators who …

Letters to the Editor: RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine work is an automatic disqualification for health secretary
2 months ago

Letters to the Editor: RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine work is an automatic disqualification for health secretary

LA Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing on Jan. 29. So regardless of some good ideas about food additives and ultra-processing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s attitude toward vaccines is an automatic disqualification for the job of Health and Human Services secretary, full stop. It’s understandable that health officials are trying to figure out …

Kennedy on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
2 months ago

Kennedy on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance

LA Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies during his confirmation hearing on Thursday. Kennedy would not, instead responding with an article — one that Cassidy said had “issues.” Saying clearly that vaccines do not cause autism “would have incredible impact,” Cassidy told him. “He is relitigating and churning settled science …

Trump’s HHS pick RFK Jr struggles with vaccines, abortion, healthcare queries at confirmation hearing
2 months ago

Trump’s HHS pick RFK Jr struggles with vaccines, abortion, healthcare queries at confirmation hearing

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came under withering attack from Democratic senators on Wednesday over his history of promoting vaccine misinformation and his sudden embrace of anti-abortion policies during a high-stakes confirmation hearing to become US President Donald Trump's health secretary. In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation's top health official, Kennedy struggled to answer questions about Medicare …

"The data has been there a long time": Lawmakers grill RFK Jr. on vaccine misinformation
2 months ago

"The data has been there a long time": Lawmakers grill RFK Jr. on vaccine misinformation

Salon  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s history of anti-vaccine beliefs did not receive a better welcome on his second day of questioning in the Senate. '” Hassan sits on both the Senate health and finance committees, two GOP-steered bodies that must vote to send Kennedy’s nomination to the full Senate floor for confirmation. “The problem with this witness’s response on the autism …

Key moments from RFK Jr's senate hearing for health secretary confirmation
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2 months ago

Key moments from RFK Jr's senate hearing for health secretary confirmation

ABC  

Donald Trump's controversial nominee for health secretary is fighting for support from senators who will ultimately decide whether to give him the job. "He has made it his life's work to sow doubt and discourage parents from getting their kids life-saving vaccines," Democratic senator Ron Wyden said. Some supporters wore baseball caps that said: "Confirm RFK Jr." Backing Trump on …

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

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary
2 months ago

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion and public health priorities in the first of two Senate hearings as he tries to make the case to become President Donald Trump’s health secretary. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat, argued that “from abortion to universal health care, Mr. Kennedy has changed his views so …

Massachusetts' Elizabeth Warren and RFK Jr spar over vaccine and money-making claims
2 months ago

Massachusetts' Elizabeth Warren and RFK Jr spar over vaccine and money-making claims

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. Warren began by saying that the two of them agree on one thing – …

RFK Jr defends himself against ‘anti-Vaccine’ label at confirmation hearing, ‘I support…’
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2 months ago

RFK Jr defends himself against ‘anti-Vaccine’ label at confirmation hearing, ‘I support…’

Hindustan Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended himself against the “Anti-Vaccine” label during his first confirmation hearing as Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies before a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 29, …

'No I am not!' Elizabeth Warren yells at RFK Jr. as he dodges questions on self-dealing
2 months ago

'No I am not!' Elizabeth Warren yells at RFK Jr. as he dodges questions on self-dealing

Raw Story  

Sen. Elizabeth Warren raised her voice to yell back at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday as the Health and Human Services nominee tried to twist her question in knots. "So, let's do a quick count here of how, as secretary of HHS, if you get confirmed, you could influence every one of those lawsuits," Warren, …

RFK Jr. Grilled Over His Anti-Vaccine Record In Senate Confirmation Hearing
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Grilled Over His Anti-Vaccine Record In Senate Confirmation Hearing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s controversial nominee to lead the Health and Human Services Department, faced tough questions about his long record of anti-vaccine advocacy and other conspiracy theories at a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday. Kennedy said those remarks were taken out of context, telling the senator that “bringing this up right now is dishonest.” …

’Robert F. Kennedy Jr is a predator’: Caroline Kennedy warns Senate against cousin, urges to reject nomination
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2 months ago

’Robert F. Kennedy Jr is a predator’: Caroline Kennedy warns Senate against cousin, urges to reject nomination

Live Mint  

Caroline Kennedy has urged the US Senate to reject the nomination of her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as President Donald Trump’s health secretary. In a strongly worded letter to senators on Tuesday, she called him a “predator” who is “addicted to power.” Allegations of drug use and animal cruelty Caroline Kennedy's letter painted a grim picture of her cousin's …

RFK Jr will admit that his children are vaccinated
2 months ago

RFK Jr will admit that his children are vaccinated

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 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will admit his children are vaccinated …

RFK Jr's confirmation hearing to be Trump's health secretary: Five things to look for
2 months ago

RFK Jr's confirmation hearing to be Trump's health secretary: Five things to look for

Hindustan Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name, populist stances and loyal following have earned him President Donald Trump's support, but will that get him the votes he needs from the Republican-controlled Senate to become the nation's top health official? If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and …

RFK Jr’s view on vaccines comes under fire at contentious US Senate hearing
2 months ago

RFK Jr’s view on vaccines comes under fire at contentious US Senate hearing

Al Jazeera  

US President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead federal health department says he is ‘not anti-vaccine’ as Democrats zero in on his past remarks. Robert F Kennedy Jr has faced a barrage of questions about his history of spreading anti-vaccine conspiracy theories during a contentious United States Senate hearing on his nomination to be President Donald Trump’s health secretary. Kennedy, who …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health secretary confirmation hearing: Key takeaways to watch
2 months ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health secretary confirmation hearing: Key takeaways to watch

India Today  

WASHINGTON: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name, populist stances and loyal following have earned him President Donald Trump’s support, but will that get him the votes he needs from the Republican-controlled Senate to become the nation’s top health official? “I look forward to the hearings and I will allow that to guide my decision.” The intensity of the questioning on …

Democratic Senators had harsh words for RFK Jr. at his confirmation hearing
2 months ago

Democratic Senators had harsh words for RFK Jr. at his confirmation hearing

NPR  

Democratic Senators had harsh words for RFK Jr. at his confirmation hearing SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is President Trump's nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services. One memorable way this came up in the hearing was when independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont brought out posters showing the onesies being sold on the website …

Doctors opposing RFK Jr. rally in the lead-up to his confirmation
2 months ago

Doctors opposing RFK Jr. rally in the lead-up to his confirmation

NPR  

Doctors opposing RFK Jr. rally in the lead-up to his confirmation toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear before senators this week as he tries to secure his bid to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Vaccine record to face scrutiny And Dr. Brett Giroir, former assistant secretary for health under the first Trump …

7 things about RFK Jr. you should know ahead of his Senate hearings
2 months ago

7 things about RFK Jr. you should know ahead of his Senate hearings

NPR  

7 things about RFK Jr. you should know ahead of his Senate hearings toggle caption Bloomberg via Getty Images/‏‏‎ ‎ Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear before two Senate committees this week, the next steps in his bid to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Scientists worry he won't prepare the U.S. for the risk of bird …

'Risk of overreach': Even some of RFK Jr.'s own advisers getting nervous about his plans
2 months ago

'Risk of overreach': Even some of RFK Jr.'s own advisers getting nervous about his plans

Raw Story  

Anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been nominated to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services under the second Trump administration but even some of his advisers are worried that he'll take things too far if he manages to get confirmed. "The people he really trusts are people that obviously are trying to execute a plan to …

RFK Jr. says he’s resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nation’s top health official job
2 months, 1 week ago

RFK Jr. says he’s resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nation’s top health official job

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is distancing himself from his anti-vaccine work as he seeks to become the leader of the nation’s top health agency under President Donald Trump, according to government ethics documents released Wednesday. Kennedy has pulled in roughly $10 million in income from his work over the past year, which includes speaking fees, leading an anti-vaccine …

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