From Robert F Kennedy Jr to Tulsi Gabbard: The most controversial picks in Donald Trump's Cabinet – Firstpost
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From Robert F Kennedy Jr to Tulsi Gabbard: The most controversial picks in Donald Trump's Cabinet – Firstpost

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections, including Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, Robert F Kennedy Jr, and Tulsi Gabbard, have sparked widespread debate over their qualifications and ethical controversies. From sexual misconduct allegations to vaccine scepticism and ties to extremist symbols, these nominees face intense scrutiny as the Senate prepares for confirmation hearings Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance and his wife Usha, Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner, Linda McMahon, Howard Lutnick and Bryson Dechambeau listen as Republican presidential nominee former US President Donald Trump speaks at his election night rally at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 6, 2024. Robert F Kennedy Jr and Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump greet each other at a campaign event in Duluth, Georgia, US, October 23, 2024. File Image/Reuters Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, dismissed Gabbard’s qualifications, speaking to CBS, stating “These people are manifestly unqualified to run the very complicated organisations they’ve been asked to lead.” Meanwhile, Sue Gordon, former principal deputy director of national intelligence, warned that Trump’s team may bypass traditional FBI vetting, opting for private firms instead — a move she described as “risky for America.” Is there a bigger picture to Trump’s picks?

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U.S. President Trump says JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday
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U.S. President Trump says JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday

The Hindu  

Previously withheld documents on the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy will be released on Tuesday, current officeholder Donald Trump said, after ordering such a move in January. On January 23, Trump signed an executive order calling for the declassification of the JFK assassination documents, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death. …

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 …

Wall Street Journal Predicts Which Trump Pick Will Be First To Go, And Why
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Wall Street Journal Predicts Which Trump Pick Will Be First To Go, And Why

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Wall Street Journal has predicted that newly named Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will become the first of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees to leave their role. “It’s hard to believe Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will run Health and Human Services given his left-wing views,” wrote the conservative newspaper’s editorial board. The …

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
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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 …

Vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Donald Trump’s health secretary
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Vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Donald Trump’s health secretary

Live Mint  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as the new head of the US Department of Health and Human Services, marking the beginning of a new chapter in US health policy. What powers does Robert F. Kennedy Jr now have As the new US health secretary in Donald Trump's administration, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will now oversee key health agencies …

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

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 …

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 …

US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services leader
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Trump's health secretary
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Trump's health secretary

India TV News  

The Senate on Thursday cleared the way for Robert F Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump's health secretary. Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy's views on vaccines, voting 52-48 to elevate the scion of one of America's most storied political — and Democratic — families to secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. The GOP …

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial views on vaccines and public health policy. During confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill, Kennedy denied being anti-vaccine, telling senators instead that he is “pro-safety.” He went on …

Donald Trump wants to release the remaining classified JFK assassination records. Here is why it's happening now
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump wants to release the remaining classified JFK assassination records. Here is why it's happening now

ABC  

United States President Donald Trump has been briefed on the potential release of classified records relating to the assassinations of former US president John F Kennedy, his brother Robert F Kennedy and civil rights visionary Dr Martin Luther King Jr, according to the office of the US Director of National Intelligence. "That is what Donald Trump has tapped into so …

Robert F. Kennedy had dinner with Pfizer CEO
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Robert F. Kennedy had dinner with Pfizer CEO

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 Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla has revealed that he recently dined …

How the White House convinced skeptical Republicans to back RFK Jr., Gabbard and Hegseth
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How the White House convinced skeptical Republicans to back RFK Jr., Gabbard and Hegseth

CNN  

CNN — Sen. Todd Young didn’t back Donald Trump in 2024. I was treated with the utmost respect.” Two of Trump’s most controversial nominees, Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., won key committee votes Tuesday with the support of all Republicans, the clearest sign to date that the president is poised to get all of his Cabinet picks confirmed after …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination clears Senate committee, heads to floor vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination clears Senate committee, heads to floor vote

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump's embattled health secretary pick, vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr, squeaked through a crucial vote in his confirmation bid on Tuesday as senators advanced his nomination to the floor. With Republicans having a one-seat advantage on the Senate Finance Committee, Kennedy's future hinged on Bill Cassidy, a physician who has clashed with the former Democrat …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination passes crucial vote despite Dems' 'grave concerns‘
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination passes crucial vote despite Dems' 'grave concerns‘

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 Finance Committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary advances in divided Senate committee vote
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary advances in divided Senate committee vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A Senate panel divided starkly along partisan lines voted on Tuesday to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, sending his bid to oversee the $1.7 trillion U.S. Health and Human Services agency to the Senate floor. In a social media post on X, he described “intense conversations” with …

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 …

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” …

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks —Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel— face tough Senate scrutiny: Key takeaway
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks —Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel— face tough Senate scrutiny: Key takeaway

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump’ s most controversial Cabinet nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel faced tough questioning during her confirmation hearings. Tulsi Gabbard is nominee for director of national intelligence, Kash Patel is Trump’s pick to lead the FBI and Kennedy, chosen to head the Department of Health and Human Services, all encountered tough questions during …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing: Bernie Sanders yelling about baby clothing really crystallizes things.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing: Bernie Sanders yelling about baby clothing really crystallizes things.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Sen. Ron Wyden opened by reminding viewers that Kennedy “made his life’s work to sow doubt and discourage parents from getting their kids lifesaving vaccines.” Sen. Michael Bennet said that Kennedy had spent 50 years “peddling in false statements,” …

Robert F Kennedy Jr’s nomination signals new era of anti-intellectualism in American politics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Robert F Kennedy Jr’s nomination signals new era of anti-intellectualism in American politics

New Indian Express  

The many controversial people appointed to the Trump administration, from Elon Musk to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have at least one thing in common: They dislike and distrust experts. Kennedy, whose Senate confirmation hearing is Jan. 29, 2025, epitomises the new American political ethos of populism and anti-intellectualism, or the idea that people hold negative feelings toward not just scientific …

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

RFK Jr says he is not coming after your Big Mac or Twinkie - he just wants you to know what's in it
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr says he is not coming after your Big Mac or Twinkie - he just wants you to know what's in it

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., President Donald Trump's choice to be …

Robert F Kennedy Jr. says he is ‘not anti-vaccine'; backs Donald Trump's anti-abortion policy in Senate hearing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Robert F Kennedy Jr. says he is ‘not anti-vaccine'; backs Donald Trump's anti-abortion policy in Senate hearing

Hindustan Times  

Robert F Kennedy Jr, the Donald Trump nominee for secretary of health and human services, was on Wednesday grilled by the US Senate finance committee in a nomination hearing. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US President Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies before a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Kennedy Jr also said …

'You lie!' Protesters object to Trump nominee's claims about vaccines
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'You lie!' Protesters object to Trump nominee's claims about vaccines

Raw Story  

Protesters were hauled out of a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services. President Donald Trump's nominee appeared Wednesday morning before the Senate Finance Committee, and a protester objected when Kennedy insisted he was not anti-vaccine under sharp questioning by Sen. "Much as I have criticized certain industries and agencies, president Trump and …

’Robert F. Kennedy Jr is a predator’: Caroline Kennedy warns Senate against cousin, urges to reject nomination
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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr a ‘predator’, addicted to power; ‘He’s willing to enrich…'
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr a ‘predator’, addicted to power; ‘He’s willing to enrich…'

Hindustan Times  

Calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a “predator” who is addicted to power, Caroline Kennedy urged the U.S. Senate in a Tuesday letter to reject the nomination of her cousin to be President Donald Trump's health secretary. Caroline Kennedy described her cousin RFK Jr's basement, garage and dorm as being an epicenter for drug use, where he would also put baby …

Caroline Kennedy condemns RFK Jr's choice in cabinet
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Caroline Kennedy condemns RFK Jr's choice in cabinet

ABC  

Andy Park: In a scathing public attack, former US ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy has labelled her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a predator and unfit to serve in President Donald Trump's cabinet. Kimberley Price: In a blistering address, Caroline Kennedy made public her argument against cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to serve as President Donald Trump's health secretary. …

Caroline Kennedy calls Robert F Kennedy Jr a 'predator' ahead of confirmation hearing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Caroline Kennedy calls Robert F Kennedy Jr a 'predator' ahead of confirmation hearing

ABC  

Caroline Kennedy, the former US ambassador to Australia, has called her cousin Robert F Kennedy Jr a "predator" ahead of his confirmation hearings, urging American senators to reject him as the nation's health secretary. Caroline Kennedy accuses RFK Jr of exploiting JFK's death Ms Kennedy also condemned RFK Jr for using her father's assassination and that of his own father's …

RFK Jr’s view on vaccines comes under fire at contentious US Senate hearing
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Democratic Senators had harsh words for RFK Jr. at his confirmation hearing
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr. is a ‘predator’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr. is a ‘predator’

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — Calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a “predator” who is addicted to power, Caroline Kennedy urged the U.S. Senate in a Tuesday letter to reject the nomination of her cousin to be President Donald Trump’s health secretary. In a letter to Senators, Ms. Kennedy, who previously served as …

The Trump-Tedros tiff timetable
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Trump-Tedros tiff timetable

Politico  

The Trump-Tedros tiff timetable Presented by The Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance Driving the Day WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus faces an ongoing dispute with President Donald Trump over the organization's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. In Congress KENNEDY BACKERS TARGET SENATORS — Supporters of HHS secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are increasing the grassroots pressure on senators ahead of his …

Murdoch empire comes out against RFK Jr.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Murdoch empire comes out against RFK Jr.

Politico  

“He’s still a radical left lunatic who is anti-energy, a ‘big time’ taxer and completely incoherent about our nation’s health,” the New York Post’s editorial board wrote on Monday night. While many viewed Murdoch’s attendance at last year’s Republican National Convention as a sign of a repaired alliance between the two, the Fox News titan previously expressed fear about Trump’s …

7 things about RFK Jr. you should know ahead of his Senate hearings
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views clash with Chinese expectations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views clash with Chinese expectations

India Today  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. What to know ahead of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings: Some legislators are seeing Kennedy’s potential confirmation as a political opportunity to rewrite vaccination policies in their states. Together, they’ve even hatched a new slogan: “Make America Healthy Again.” Kennedy’s aspirations now rest with the Republican-controlled Senate, where …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a ‘predator,’ cousin Caroline warns senators
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a ‘predator,’ cousin Caroline warns senators

LA Times  

Caroline Kennedy, daughter of former President Kennedy, prepares to christen the nuclear aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy in Newport News, Va., in December 2019. Calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a “predator” who is addicted to power, Caroline Kennedy urged the Senate in a letter Tuesday to reject the nomination of her cousin to be President Trump’s health secretary. In a …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. Together, they’ve even hatched a new slogan: “Make America Healthy Again.” Kennedy’s aspirations now rest with the Republican-controlled Senate, where he can lose only three GOP votes if all Democrats oppose him. “Anyone seeking the Senate’s consent to serve in the incoming Administration would do well to steer …

Trump’s week of dicey nominations
2 months ago

Trump’s week of dicey nominations

Politico  

Trump’s week of dicey nominations President Donald Trump greets Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his selection for Health and Human Services secretary, at a rally. | Alex Brandon/AP CONFIRMATION COMPLICATIONS — After squeaking out a confirmation victory on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s nomination last week, this week doesn’t get any easier for President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees. — Acting …

JFK's grandson slams Donald Trump over release of assassination records
2 months ago

JFK's grandson slams Donald Trump over release of assassination records

ABC  

John F Kennedy's grandson has slammed Donald Trump over his decision to sign an executive order to declassify files relating to the assassination of the former US president. On Thursday, Mr Trump ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of president John F Kennedy, which has fuelled conspiracy theories for decades. Mr Trump had …

Trump using right-wing loyalists to keep RFK Jr on a tight leash: report
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump using right-wing loyalists to keep RFK Jr on a tight leash: report

Raw Story  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., tapped to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, campaigned with President-elect Donald Trump after suspending his own independent presidential bid, and the two of them agree on a number of issues, like their conspiracy theories on vaccination. "Transition officials plan to install several longtime GOP allies in senior roles across the health department, filling …

What Americans think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his health stances
3 months, 1 week ago

What Americans think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his health stances

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The kids seen by Dolores Mejia around suburban Phoenix have been growing heavier in recent years. That’s why Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s pledge to “Make America Healthy Again” as he campaigned alongside Donald Trump caught her attention. “I started wondering where those extra pounds came from.” After hearing Kennedy out, she concluded: “We cannot trust the health organizations …

RFK Jr. meets with senators as questions swirl about Trump’s pick to lead health agency
3 months, 1 week ago

RFK Jr. meets with senators as questions swirl about Trump’s pick to lead health agency

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. swept onto Capitol Hill late Monday as the anti-vaccine health guru from the famous political family reintroduced himself to senators, this time as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s Health and Human Services Department. Besser, in an op-ed in U.S. News and World Report, said Kennedy stands out as a “single potential …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s legal adviser Aaron Siri petitioned to end polio vaccine’s FDA approval: Report
3 months, 1 week ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s legal adviser Aaron Siri petitioned to end polio vaccine’s FDA approval: Report

Live Mint  

Aaron Siri, the legal adviser helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has reportedly petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine. According to The New York Times, Siri filed a petition in 2022 on behalf of the Informed Consent Action Network, requesting …

Trump, Kennedy to discuss future of childhood vaccination programs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump, Kennedy to discuss future of childhood vaccination programs

Firstpost  

Public health experts, including former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, warn that reducing vaccination rates could lead to outbreaks of diseases like measles Robert F Kennedy Jr and President-elect Donald Trump greet each other at a campaign event. File Image/Reuters President-elect Donald Trump plans to discuss the future of childhood vaccination programs with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his nominee for Secretary …

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