Health Dec 05 RFK-appointed CDC panel drops hepatitis B vaccine at birth recommendation By William Brangham, Courtney Norris
Health Nov 24 RFK Jr. says the Trump administration is following ‘gold standard’ science. Here’s what to know What type of research produces the best possible evidence?… By Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Politics Sep 17 WATCH: Former CDC director says RFK Jr. didn’t call her after agency shooting Monarez told Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., that she didn't speak with Kennedy until a handful of days after the shooting. By Hannah Grabenstein
Science Sep 17 WATCH: Former CDC leader Dr. Debra Houry says RFK Jr. should resign Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., asked Dr. Debra Houry during a hearing about upheaval at the agency if she believed that Kennedy is “incompetent and dangerous to the American people's health.”… By Joshua Barajas
Politics Sep 17 WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez testifies on what led to her firing “Even under pressure I could not replace evidence with ideology or compromise my integrity,” Monarez said. By Joshua Barajas
Sep 17 WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez’s opening statement in Senate hearing on RFK Jr., kids’ health By Erica R. Hendry Kennedy has denied Monarez' claims and told senators earlier this month that she was lying. Continue reading
Sep 04 WATCH: RFK Jr. ‘taking away vaccines’ from people who want them, Warren says By Hannah Grabenstein, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 30 WATCH: Trump announces a new health tracking system. Experts raise ethical and legal concerns By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies. This initiative aims to make accessing health records and monitoring wellness easier. Continue reading
Jul 03 Skilled scientists at these government agencies are quietly being let go, union reps say By Ali Rogin Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged that scientists are not part of his workforce reduction efforts. But many scientists recruited for their expertise at the nation’s top health agencies have either already lost their jobs… Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 5:53 Former top CDC vaccine expert on why she resigned in protest over firing of advisory panel By Ali Rogin, Juliet Fuisz, Andrew Corkery Earlier in June, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members of a key vaccine advisory panel and handpicked eight new members, including several who have expressed skepticism about some vaccines. The move prompted the resignation of Dr. Continue watching