Politics Sep 01 What to know about the dispute between RFK Jr. and Gov. Shapiro over 'measles-associated deaths' By Grace Abels, PolitiFact
Health Aug 31 Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark feud among politicians and health officials Medical experts say the brouhaha has diverted focus from an exploding public health threat. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Politics Aug 27 AP report: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., then a prominent anti-vaccine activist, preempted the 2019 visit with a letter to the Samoan prime minister requesting to study the Pacific island nation’s measles, mumps and rubella vaccines after the deaths of two children who… By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Health Aug 12 Trump's vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line President Donald Trump pivoted the nation’s attention back to vaccines this week with an executive order that aims to scale back the childhood immunization schedule and space out shots into separate visits. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Health Jul 23 WATCH: FDA advisory panel narrowly backs use of several peptides favored by RFK Jr. A panel of federal health advisers on Thursday narrowly recommended easing access to several peptides popular with wellness influencers and celebrities, despite warnings from government scientists that the chemicals haven’t been shown safe or effective. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Jul 16 Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea? By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Officials under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone, the latest shift in a decades-long debate over the benefits and risks of replacing the hormone that affects sex drive, mood and… Continue reading
Jul 15 Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone and offer them hormone replacement therapy By Konstantin Toropin, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Many influencers and proponents of Robert F. Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement tout testosterone as a way to look younger, build muscle and stay mentally sharp — although those uses aren’t accepted by most medical experts. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Erica Schwartz testifies in confirmation hearing for CDC director By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Schwartz told the Senate health committee she "will never betray the science” and pledged to use “radical transparency” in a bid to rebuild public trust in the agency. But several senators questioned how she might handle pressure from Health Secretary… Continue reading
Jun 03 MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor By Hannah Fingerhut, Ali Swenson, Associated Press The narrow upset Tuesday revealed cracks in President Donald Trump's coalition in the deep-red state, encouraging Democrats who are hopeful they can flip control of the governor's office this year. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 8:05 Some MAHA backers grow frustrated with Trump's health policies By Ali Rogin, Layla Quran When he left the presidential race, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. galvanized his supporters to vote for Donald Trump. Trump promised to let Kennedy “go wild” on health care policy. But as fans of Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again movement have… Continue watching