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The Latest Breaking News from Robert F. Kennedy Jr

RFK Jr.’s latest move to gut vaccine recommendations hit a snag. Now Trump’s team is begging a judge to let them keep dismantling public health

The Trump administration is fighting to keep slashing childhood vaccine recommendations after a federal judge temporarily blocked the move. On April 29, 2026, government lawyers filed an appeal to overturn a March 16 court order that paused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to stop broadly recommending vaccines for…

The Mary Sue

The foods RFK Jr wants hospitals to stop serving

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RFK Jr threatens to withhold millions in funding for hospitals that serve Jell-O and other sugary treats

RFK Jr. called out hospitals that serve Jell-O, Cheerios and other sugary foods to patients

The Independent UK

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“What The Hell Is That?”: Hotel Guests Swear Off Free Breakfast After Learning How Buffet Eggs Are Made

“Make hotel scrambled eggs with me,” the hotel worker said. “You might never want them again."

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Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination and says he'll put forth Nicole Saphier

President Donald Trump says he's nominating former Fox News Channel contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means’ path forward stalled in the Senate over questions about her experience and her stance on vaccines

The Independent UK

Trump administration appeals court order in effort to cut vaccine recommendations for kids

The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order as it tries to cut the number of vaccines recommended for every child in the United States

The Independent UK

More than two-thirds of U.S. schools say they’re unable to afford the cost of student free lunch—and MAHA’s dietary guidelines may make it worse

“These programs were already stretched thin before the guidelines changed,” food economist David Ortega said.

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White House Rule Threatens SSI Benefits for Up to 400,000 Disabled Americans Living in SNAP Households

A proposed rule backed by the Trump administration could strip or reduce Supplemental Security Income benefits for hundreds of thousands of disabled Americans, according to a new report. The change would affect as many as 400,000 people with disabilities, including individuals with Down syndrome, dementia, and other conditions.

Latin Times

Turn on, tune in, cash out … The US right used to fear psychedelics. Now it wants to sell them

Hallucinogens have come a long way from the 60s counterculture to Trump’s White House, says academic and drug policy researcher Kojo Koram

The Guardian - UK

Make America Healthy Again? Tobacco Executive Stephen Sayle Appointed to a Senior Leadership Role at the CDC

Stephen Sayle, a former tobacco executive, has been appointed as CDC deputy director for legislative affairs, sparking concerns about industry influence in public health policy.

International Business Times UK

RFK Jr branded as ‘dangerous to the American public’ over rising measles cases

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The Independent UK

RFK Jr facing calls to be ‘fired immediately’ over rising measles cases across the US

One prominent Democrat branded HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr as ‘dangerous to the American public’

The Independent UK

Americans who get their news from right-wing media outlets are far more vaccine-skeptical, survey shows

Vaccine skepticism has increased over the last decade, with a drop in childhood vaccination rates nationwide

The Independent UK

Bipartisan bill would study maternal health-violence link

A bipartisan pair of senators on Monday introduced legislation that would support research into the link between intimate partner violence and maternal deaths and illness. The legislation by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, would direct the Health and Human Services Department to support research on how domestic…

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Cheryl Hines recalls 'crazy' scenes at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Cheryl Hines has opened up about the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

The Independent UK

Erika Kirk hid under table after gunfire erupted at correspondents’ dinner: ‘I just want to go home’

This shooting comes just over six months after Erika Kirk’s husband was assasinated in Utah

International Business Times UK

Who Is Calley Means? Things to Know About RFK Jr's Top Aide Who Held Up to $50 Million Truemed Stakes While Advising HHS

Calley Means, an aide to RFK Jr, faces scrutiny for multimillion-dollar ties to Truemed, raising ethical concerns amid healthcare policy reforms.

Fortune

Exclusive: Michael Boes talks being named the first-ever chief MAHA officer. 'Nothing’s been off the table'

Michael Boes is a former HHS adviser who worked under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and was one of the key architects who turned the food pyramid upside down.

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Lawmakers buck calls to defund low-income heating program

Lawmakers are signaling they’ll reject a Trump administration request to eliminate funding for a program that provides heating and cooling assistance to low-income Americans, one of the few on-topic issues repeatedly raised during hearings on the Health and Human Services Department budget. The administration’s fiscal 2027 budget request for the…

The Independent UK

Three psychedelic drugs to undergo ‘ultra-fast’ FDA review after Trump order

The recent moves reflect growing support for the mind-altering substances among Trump’s supporters

Fortune

The man who helped put meat at the top of RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid is Steak ’n Shake’s new 'Chief MAHA Officer'

The burger chain recently announced you could pay for its burgers and shakes with Bitcoin, and even introduced an employee Bitcoin bonus.

Reason

Lawmakers Seem Unlikely To Back RFK's $16 Billion Cuts to HHS

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends his HHS budget, the modest cuts suggest shrinking government isn’t his real priority.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. was in the witness chair over vaccines but it was an embattled Republican senator on the hot seat

ANALYSIS: Bill Cassidy is trying to thread a political needle. His success may depend on Trump’s growing weaknesses, writes John Bowden

Reason

Medical Marijuana Rescheduling Is Legally Puzzling but a 'Huge Win' for Patients, Suppliers, and Scientists

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's distinction between medical and recreational cannabis is hard to reconcile with the relevant scientific and statutory criteria.

The Independent UK

Trump will unveil a deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices

President Donald Trump is set to announce a deal with Regeneron to lower drug costs as part of the White House's effort to lower drug prices

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