What Are RFK Jr.’s Plans as HHS Secretary for Trump?
RFK Jr. would also have the power, along with the FDA commissioner, to slow down or hamper the process by which new vaccines are evaluated, approved, and recommended. That could discourage pharmaceutical companies from developing new or reformulated vaccines.
Auchincloss: Senate must reject ‘dangerous’ RFK Jr. as HHS head
RFK Jr. is currently on leave from his post as the Chairman of the Board of the Children’s Health Defense organization, which was founded to promote anti-vaccine efforts. He was
Republicans open to RFK Jr. at HHS despite abortion-rights stance
Senate Republicans are signaling that they are open to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) despite his long-standing support of abortion rights and concerns emanating from anti-abortion voices about his selection.
RFK Jr's abortion 'issue': Senate GOP plans to scrutinize Trump HHS pick's position
Republican senators have some concerns about Trump's choice of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
RFK Jr. is Trump's pick to lead HHS — here's what he could do with that power
Trump's selection is sounding the alarm in the public health community and leaving the biotech and pharmaceutical industries cautious of changes to come.
How RFK Jr. could impact vaccines as Trump's HHS secretary
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements​ about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
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RFK Jr.’s nomination to lead HHS is a direct threat to public health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may present himself as a champion of public health, but his track record reveals a starkly different reality.
What RFK Jr. could — and couldn’t — do with vaccines as HHS chief
If confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), prominent vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wouldn’t have the authority to ban vaccines — but health experts warn there are other ways he could exert influence over them.
NIH director, after Trump nominates RFK Jr. for HHS secretary, says discouraging vaccinations is 'disturbing'
NIH director, following Trump's pick of RFK Jr. as HHS secretary, says discouraging vaccinations for Americans would lead to "disturbing" effects.
Caroline Kennedy calls Trump HHS pick RFK Jr.'s vaccine views ‘dangerous'
RFK Jr. ran a longshot presidential bid and then endorsed Republican nominee Donald Trump. Many of his family members denounced both actions.
RFK Jr’s appointment as HHS secretary – implications for medical devices
While the Trump administration aims to overhaul the FDA and reduce regulatory burdens to foster innovation, RJK Jr’s approach could lead to delays.
Sebelius on RFK Jr. as Trump HHS pick: ‘This is life or death’
Former Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Saturday weighed in on President-elect Trump selecting ...
Colorado governor unravels break with Democrats in praise for RFK Jr.
Polis’s concern about corporate influence polluting decision-making at federal agencies has been echoed by Kennedy.
Weight loss drug makers still have huge upside, and the market overreacted to RFK Jr. named to top health role, BMO says
Investors are fearful RFK Jr.'s critical stance on weight loss drugs could impact pricing or Medicare coverage, but BMO says ...
RFK Jr. may start a food and drug ‘culture war.’ Investors are running for cover.
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services is one ...
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RFK Jr.’s HHS Nomination, Biogen’s Lupus Win and Leqembi Struggles, Neurogene’s Rough Month, More
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Former Former VP Mike Pence calls Trump’s HHS nomination 'deeply concerning'
Opponents of RFK Jr.'s nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services were joined on Friday by an unlikely ...