Pence says he opposes RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS secretary because of his stance on abortion
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he opposes Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services secretary.
RFK Jr. has been picked for HHS secretary. Here are the agencies he would oversee
With RFK Jr. nominated for Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services, these are all the agencies, including the CDC, that he would oversee.
Changes RFK Jr. could make as HHS secretary, from vaccines to raw milk
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to revisit federal vaccine recommendations, take fluoride out of public water and boost access to raw milk, among other goals.
Public Health Experts Alarmed at Trump’s Pick of RFK Jr. to Lead HHS
One compares Kennedy being considered to “having somebody who doesn’t believe in gravity being the head of NASA.”
What to know about RFK Jr.'s stances on key health issues and what he could do at HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick​ to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised controversy on topics ranging from vaccines to fluoride to food.
Why health experts are concerned about RFK Jr.’s HHS nomination
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.
How RFK Jr. could strip legal protections from vaccine makers as HHS Secretary
WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, has criticized laws that provide companies that make vaccines with protections from lawsuits. If he takes office, he has broad power to strip those protections, experts told STAT.
Anti-abortion groups divided over RFK Jr., after Pence objects to Trump's pick
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Kennedy "should be deeply concerning to millions of pro-life Americans."
New York Post comes out against RFK Jr. HHS nomination
The editorial board of the New York Post is admonishing President-elect Trump over his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run the Department of Health and Human Services. The Post called Kennedy’s views on health “a head-scratching spaghetti of what we can only call warped conspiracy theories,
RFK Jr. As Trump’s Pick For HHS Secretary Stokes Outrage, Fear And Shade
As President-elect Donald Trump fleshes out his cabinet and other top roles for his upcoming administration, many of his choices have led to skepticism and outrage over the intentions and qualifications of his nominees.
'This is completely nuts': Doctor reacts to RFK Jr.'s nomination to lead HHS
Robert F. Kennedy's stance on reforming federal health agencies does have some merit, but a doctor believes Kennedy's efforts could go too far. (Scripps News)
RFK Jr. tap for HHS is ‘major political stunt’ with ‘cascading consequences’: Doctor
New reporting shows some within the Department of Health & Human Services are prepared to leave should Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Cramer says an RFK Jr.-run HHS ultimately won't tank junk food and drug industries
HHS houses major health agencies in the U.S., like the FDA, the CDC and the NIH, and it’s also responsible for Medicare and ...
RFK Jr. would rattle health markets as head of HHS, but his confirmation is far from certain, analyst says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would create “significantly more volatility” in health markets if he is confirmed as Secretary of ...
Mike Pence opposes RFK Jr. for HHS because of support for abortion access
Former Vice President Mike Pence, who did not endorse or support President-elect Donald Trump during the 2024 election cycle, ...
Pharma, Long Criticized by RFK Jr., Looks for Ways to Work With Him
Lobbying against Kennedy, they say, would probably be unsuccessful and counterproductive.Instead, they hope to find areas of ...