Politics Aug 26 Can Trump legally reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C.? By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams, Kyle Midura
Politics Aug 26 WATCH: Trump claims ‘we maybe know’ the cause of autism, teases September announcement The health secretary had promised the president in April that he would undertake a “research effort” using “scientists from around the world” to determine the cause of the disorder, but the health department has not yet publicly launched such an… By Associated Press
Nation May 14 Watch 12:25 How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and why advocates are pushing back Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda has won praise from some whose loved ones have severe complications from autism. But others say his rhetoric fails to accurately portray people on the spectrum and the contributions they make. We have… By Ali Rogin, Courtney Norris
Health Apr 26 Fact-checking RFK Jr.’s claim that environmental toxins cause autism HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attributed increasing autism rates to environmental toxins. Autism researchers told PolitiFact that lacks evidence and omits other important factors such as growing awareness that help explain the increase. By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact
Politics Apr 23 Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements on autism Medical experts, along with people on the autism spectrum, told PolitiFact that Kennedy’s portrayal was skewed. By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact
Apr 16 Watch 7:16 What research reveals about the rise in autism diagnoses and why vaccines aren’t the cause By Ali Rogin, Frank Carlson Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to find out what's driving the country's rise in autism spectrum disorder after a new CDC report said that rate had continued to climb. There are reports that the CDC plans to study… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 5:11 ‘Good science takes time’: Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau, Frank Carlson In a news conference on the rise in autism spectrum disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made no mention of vaccines and instead emphasized the government’s plans to study potential environmental factors. To help put Kennedy's pledge in context,… Continue watching
Apr 16 WATCH: RFK Jr. holds news briefing for CDC findings on the increase of autism prevalence By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Kennedy described autism as a “preventable disease,” although researchers and scientists have identified genetic factors are associated with it. Autism is not considered a disease, but a complex disorder that impacts the brain. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: RFK Jr. orders HHS to determine the cause of autism by September By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Anti-vaccine advocates, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have for years inaccurately claimed that routine childhood shots may cause autism. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 9:55 Why police still lack training to effectively respond to people with disabilities By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran, Sam Weber Despite the rise of people diagnosed with autism, explicit training for law enforcement to respond to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities is still rare. Misunderstandings between officers and people with disabilities can lead to tragic consequences. Judy Woodruff reports… Continue watching