Dec 18 Polls show Americans conflicted on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his health stances By Amanda Seitz, Linley Sanders, Associated Press New polling shows Republicans hold an overwhelmingly positive view of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and most approve of President-elect Donald Trump's decision to put Kennedy in the incoming administration. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 7:59 The controversial changes RFK Jr. could make to vaccine policy as HHS chief By William Brangham, Frank Carlson More than 75 Nobel laureates signed a letter asking the U.S. Senate not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, citing his opposition to vaccines among their concerns. William Brangham takes a deeper look at… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 8:15 Examining the major changes RFK Jr. could make to federal food regulations By William Brangham, Frank Carlson President-elect Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has raised a number of questions in the public health community about Kennedy’s long history of opposing vaccines. It’s also put a spotlight… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch 7:27 Why health experts are concerned about RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services is sparking concern. There are worries too about his history of false statements and beliefs in debunked conspiracy theories. At the same time,… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch 6:39 A look at RFK Jr.'s record as Trump selects him to lead nation's health agency By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Jackson Hudgins President-elect Trump continues to name nominees to his cabinet and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy was first a Democratic then independent candidate in the 2024 election before dropping… Continue watching
Jul 02 U.S. government will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA bird flu pandemic vaccine By Associated Press The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it is funding the development of a vaccine based on the same mRNA technology that allowed the rapid development and rollout of vaccines to protect against COVID-19. Continue reading
Jan 13 GOP tries to block proposed federal rule that restricts funds for anti-abortion centers By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press In a new twist to the fight over abortion access, congressional Republicans are trying to block a Biden administration spending rule that they say will cut off millions of dollars to anti-abortion counseling centers. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Mayorkas, Becerra testify in Senate hearing for additional security and health funding By News Desk Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas and Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday to review Biden's supplemental funding requests for their respective departments. Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 6:25 Settlement would stop U.S. government from separating families at border By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings A proposed settlement from the Biden administration would allow migrant families who were separated from their children at the southern border to stay in the U.S. for three years and apply for asylum while getting aid. If a judge accepts… Continue watching
Apr 18 WATCH: HHS Inspector General testifies before House committee on unaccompanied migrant children By News Desk The Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General Christi Grimm testified Tuesday before a House committee on unaccompanied migrant children. Continue reading