It Is Happening Every Day, Every Where
A measles outbreak in the state has not stopped “medical freedom” activists from pushing forward with their goal. They now have an influential ally in Washington: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The agency narrowed who can get the shot and added new study requirements that could cost the company tens of millions.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has often used his influential position to weigh in on public health issues, but during a congressional hearing he dodged questions about whether children should be vaccinated.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to testify before lawmakers for the first time as health secretary on Wednesday, where he will also confront calls from a key Republican to reassure Americans about his agenda.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, shared photos of himself and his grandchildren swimming in waters that handle sewer overflow.
As prices of baby gear surge and vaccine misinformation spreads, some Democrats see a chance to tap into parents’ raw emotions — something Republicans have recently been far better at doing.
The selection of Dr. Casey Means drew ridicule from a Trump ally, Laura Loomer. But Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the surgeon general nominee.
The new batch of documents included transcripts of police interviews with Sirhan Sirhan, who was convicted of killing Mr. Kennedy.
The director of the National Institutes of Health previously floated — then walked back — the idea of an autism registry, alarming researchers and parents.
The lawsuit, led by New York, argues that the slashing of grants and staff at the Department of Health and Human Services amounts to the “illegal dismantling” of the agency.