Politics Jun 24 WATCH: Health Secretary RFK Jr. questioned about vaccine policy, transparency in House hearing on funding request By Joshua Barajas
Politics May 22 WATCH: Trump, RFK Jr. and ‘MAHA’ commission leaders discuss first health report A government report released on Thursday covering wide swaths of American health and wellness reflects some of the most contentious views on vaccines, the nation's food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. By Amanda Seitz, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
Politics Apr 16 WATCH: RFK Jr. holds news briefing for CDC findings on the increase of autism prevalence 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. By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
Politics Feb 13 WATCH: Vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump’s health chief after close Senate vote That vote Thursday puts the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country. By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
Politics Jan 29 Watch 4:58 RFK Jr. faces questions over vaccine skepticism, Medicaid reform at confirmation hearing On Capitol Hill, one of President Trump’s most consequential and controversial nominees made his case for the top job at the Department of Health and Human Services. In his first of two hearings, former environmental lawyer and presidential candidate Robert… By Lisa Desjardins, Winston Wilde
Jan 29 Watch 4:28 Vaccine specialist argues RFK Jr. would make them less accessible By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. faced tough questions over vaccine skepticism and Medicaid reform at his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center… Continue watching
Jan 23 What does the health and human services secretary do? By Angela Mattie, The Conversation The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being. Continue reading
Jul 14 A year since 988 started helping callers, here’s what experts want to see next By Laura Santhanam In the year since the launch of 988, the U.S. hotline has fielded almost 5 million calls, texts and chats, offering support to people in mental health crises. But officials say more federal and state dollars are needed to build… Continue reading
Feb 27 Federal officials promise to trim backlog of health care investigations By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Federal officials say they're working to cut down on a growing backlog of complaints lodged against health care providers and government agencies by patients who claim their civil rights or privacy have been violated. Continue reading
Aug 16 FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing problems By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. regulators have finalized a long-awaited rule that's expected to allow millions of Americans to buy hearing aids without a prescription. Continue reading