Sep 17 WATCH: Ousted CDC chief says RFK Jr. incorrectly claimed childhood vaccine schedule had no evidence By Joshua Barajas Kennedy said that the CDC had "never collected" scientific evidence on the recommended childhood vaccine schedule, Monarez testified. Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH: Former CDC doctor says U.S. is on track to see uptick in preventable diseases under Kennedy By Laura Santhanam Houry pointed to multiple examples, including Kennedy's decisions to halt a flu vaccine campaign and to replace public health experts with vaccine skeptics on the CDC's advisory group on immunization practices. Continue reading
Sep 17 Army veteran who burned U.S. flag near White House pleads not guilty to federal charges By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press An Army veteran who set fire to an American flag near the White House to protest President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on flag burning has pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges. Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH: Former CDC director says RFK Jr. didn't call her after agency shooting By Hannah Grabenstein Monarez told Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., that she didn't speak with Kennedy until a handful of days after the shooting. Continue reading
Sep 17 Federal surge has taken a toll on children of immigrants in Washington By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press An immigration crackdown in Washington has taken a toll on children attending the district's schools. Some children have had their parents swept up in the law enforcement surge. Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH: Sen. Mullin cites recording as he accuses CDC leader of repeatedly lying, later walks it back By Hannah Grabenstein Mullin later clarified to reporters that he was mistaken and that Monarez and Kennedy's meeting was not recorded. Continue reading
Sep 17 Trump's second state visit to the UK meets with protests and arrests By Brian Melley, Associated Press Thousands of people marched through London on Wednesday to protest his trip, which includes a lavish banquet hosted by King Charles III in his honor. Continue reading
Sep 17 Republican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election By Jeff Amy, Associated Press Raffensperger is likely to aim his appeal at Republicans who have at times been lukewarm on Trump. Continue reading
Sep 17 PHOTOS: Trumps greeted with royal welcome and protests on state visit to UK By Associated Press King Charles III is hosting President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle, treating the president Wednesday to pageantry including a gilded horse-drawn carriage ride and the largest military welcome for a state visit to the U.K. in living memory before a… Continue reading
Sep 17 Record 12th execution set in Florida this year for a man convicted of killing wife's family By Curt Anderson, Associated Press His final appeals denied, 63-year-old David Pittman is set to become the record 12th person executed in Florida this year. Continue reading