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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Politics Sep 17

WATCH: Former CDC director says RFK Jr. didn’t call her after agency shooting

By Hannah Grabenstein

Science Sep 17

Former CDC Director Monarez testifies at U.S. Senate committee hearing, in Washington, D.C.
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

Former CDC Director Monarez testifies at U.S. Senate committee hearing, in Washington, D.C.
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

Politics Sep 17

Former CDC Director Monarez testifies at U.S. Senate committee hearing, in Washington, D.C.
WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez’s opening statement in Senate hearing on RFK Jr., kids’ health

Kennedy has denied Monarez' claims and told senators earlier this month that she was lying.

By Erica R. Hendry

Politics Sep 04

Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee nomination hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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

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.

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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…

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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.

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May 14

Watch 12:25
How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and why advocates are pushing back

By Ali Rogin, Courtney Norris

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…

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May 13

FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove fluoride supplements used to protect kids’ teeth

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Previous scientific reviews have not shown any serious health risks with the fluoride-containing products.

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