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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Vows To Locate Missing Migrant Children

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses concerns about missing migrant children and risks of trafficking. Efforts to locate children are a top priority.

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RJK Jr. Admits to Claiming Lyme Disease is 'Bioweapon' Engineered By Military: 'I Probably Did Say That'

The HHS Secretary nominee conceded the possibility while being grilled by Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Scrutiny Over Controversial Comments

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial vaccine and Covid-19 statements faced scrutiny during his confirmation hearing.

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Nicole Shanahan Vows To Fund Challengers Against Senators Opposing RFK Jr.

Nicole Shanahan pledges to fund challengers against Senators opposing RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary.

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Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. A 'Predator' Ahead Of HHS Secy Confirmation Hearings

Caroline Kennedy has urged the Senate to reject her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, labeling him a "predator" and questioning his qualifications and views on vaccines.

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Senate Committees Announce Hearing Dates For HHS Secretary Nominee

Senate committees schedule hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary, facing scrutiny over vaccine and abortion views.

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Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health

The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being.

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Trump administration orders ‘immediate pause’ on US health agency reports

Critics fear move could stymie flow of health information, though others say it is normal part of transition process.

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Why do false claims that vaccines cause autism refuse to die? Here are nine reasons

The idea that autism is caused by vaccines has recently been revived by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the presumptive nominee for US Secretary of Health and Human Services, as well as by president-elect Donald Trump. When asked about vaccines at a recent press conference, Trump reportedly said there was “something…

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Watchdog group accuses RFK Jr of voter fraud

Does Kennedy also plan to ‘thumb has nose at the law’ as Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services? asked the head of the organization

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Meets With Sen. Bill Cassidy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. meets with Sen. Cassidy for Health and Human Services Secretary confirmation process.

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Elon Musk reveals he’s taking drug for weight loss in bizarre ‘Ozempic Santa’ post

The world’s richest man has clashed with incoming Health and Human Services chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the role weight-loss medications should play in making Americans healthier and thinner.

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Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce health care costs. Therefore, it is noteworthy that President-elect Donald Trump wants Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading critic of childhood vaccination, to be secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Outcry after RFK Jr linked to effort to nix US approval for polio vaccine

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine sceptic, has sought to distance himself from his lawyer’s polio vaccine petition.

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RFK Jr. makes nude cameo in wife's ad

The would-be Health and Human Services boss silently showered behind actress Cheryl Hines in an ad for her company

The Independent UK

FDA leader during Trump’s first term sounds alarm on RFK Jr’s potential plans: ‘It will cost lives’

Trump administration pick for Health and Human Services department could cause rise in preventable disease, health expert says

The Independent UK

Trump team plans to surround RFK Jr with anti-abortion figures to appease GOP

Concerns have been raised about RFK Jr – who previously said he opposed any government limits on abortion at the state or federal level – and his confirmation by the Republican majority Senate

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Trump names pick for NIH director - Roll Call

Trump says he has picked Stanford physician Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH and Jim O’Neill to serve as the deputy secretary of HHS.

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Melania and RFK Jr join forces to try to improve Trump’s diet: ‘Think fewer Big Macs and less KFC’

Incoming first lady and Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary are apparently lobbying the president to make healthier choices

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Could RFK Jr, Trump’s presumptive health secretary, ban vaccines?

RFK Jr might try to curb access to vaccines if not able to impose an outright ban but will face pushback, experts say.

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Dr. Deborah Birx Excited For Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Deborah Birx discusses the importance of transparency and data-driven discussions in health issues, anticipating Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirm...

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RFK Jr. is pictured with a McDonald's burger as Trump Jr. says 'Make America Healthy Again starts TOMORROW'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been nominated to lead the Health and Human Services department, may have to get used to fast food if he serves in the administration.

Latin Times

Colorado Governor Blasted for Praising RFK Jr. Despite Claiming He Will Bring Back Measles and Polio: 'Have You Gone F--king Insane?'

Colorado Governor Jared Polis faces criticism for supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary.

International Business Times

Trump Picks Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. To Lead Health Department

Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to be nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services by President-elect Donald Trump.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. To Be Named HHS Secretary

President-elect Trump considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary, facing Senate scrutiny.

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