Politics Sep 06 RFK. Jr’s family members call for his resignation, say he is a ‘threat’ to Americans’ health Kennedy's sister, Kerry Kennedy, and his nephew, Joseph P. Kennedy III, issued scathing statements Friday, calling for him to step down as health secretary following a contentious congressional hearing this past week. By Associated Press
Politics Sep 04 WATCH: RFK Jr. ‘taking away vaccines’ from people who want them, Warren says Warren accused Kennedy of removing access to COVID vaccines for people who want them, despite promises he made during his confirmation hearing that he wouldn’t do so. By Hannah Grabenstein, Associated Press
Politics Aug 31 Can RFK Jr. take COVID vaccines off the market? Here’s what vaccine law experts say Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy can’t unilaterally ban COVID-19 vaccines, although access may be more limited this fall. Federal rules outline the vaccine license revocation process, and experts said a ban attempt would likely face legal challenge. By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact
Health Aug 06 Watch 7:51 Federal mRNA funding cut is ‘most dangerous public health decision’ ever, expert says Many public health experts and scientists say they are stunned by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s decision to cancel nearly half a billion dollars in federal funding for future vaccine development. MRNA technology was central in the battle against… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
Aug 06 A look at how mRNA vaccines work as RFK Jr. cancels government-funded research By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine critic, canceled $500 million in government-funded research projects to create new mRNA vaccines against respiratory illnesses. Continue reading
Aug 05 RFK Jr. pulls funding for vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The projects — 22 of them — are being led by some of the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna to prevent flu, COVID-19 and H5N1 infections. Continue reading
Jun 06 How Trump’s pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers By Michelle R. Smith, Ali Swenson, Associated Press A review by The Associated Press found Means, who has carved out a niche in the wellness industry, set up deals with an array of businesses. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 7:20 Why public health groups are concerned about changes to COVID vaccine recommendations By Ali Rogin, Azhar Merchant Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the CDC would drop the COVID vaccines from its list of recommended shots for pregnant women and children. That decision and other recent changes under Kennedy are leading… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 5:08 Utility assistance frozen after Trump administration fires program’s staff By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant Money for heating and cooling assistance for those in need is on the line. As part of the cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Trump administration reportedly fired the staff that runs the Low-Income Home Energy… Continue watching