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.
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 Will RFK Jr. Do at HHS?
RFK Jr.’s operation had been building toward this moment for months. On August 23, Kennedy suspended his independent presidential bid and endorsed Trump after what he described as “a series of long, intense discussions” that proved the two were ideologically aligned.
Mike Pence opposes RFK Jr. for HHS because of support for abortion access
Mike Pence said choosing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a departure from what he framed as the Trump-Pence administration's general opposition to abortion access.
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.
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.
Drugmaker shares drop after RFK Jr. tapped to lead HHS
Shares in several pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies have fallen since President-elect Trump announced Thursday that he had tapped vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Democratic Colorado governor commends Trump for nominating RFK Jr. as HHS secretary
Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis praised President-elect Trump for nominating RFK Jr. to be the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Democratic lawmaker posts message of support for RFK Jr’s appointment to HHS
Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis posted a tweet in support of Trump picking RFK Jr to lead as the Health and Human Services Secretary. CNN Political Commentator Kate Bedingfield reacts.
Polis breaks with Democrats to celebrate RFK Jr.’s HHS nomination
This isn’t the first time Polis, who is seen as a possible 2028 Democratic presidential contender, has shown a willingness to butt heads with his party.
RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination shows GOP divide
President-elect Trump's decision to tap Robert F. Kennedy Jr as his nominee for secretary of Health and Human Services has elicited mixed reactions from Republicans on Capitol Hill. Why it matters: Kennedy — an anti-vaccine activist who previously ran against Trump for president before dropping out and endorsing him — will need to lock down support from key senators to get through the conformation process.
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.
‘Extraordinarily bad.’ Health officials, specialists express alarm over prospect of RFK Jr. running HHS
His ideas may sound good on bumper stickers but are unserious and often downright harmful,” Dr. Ashish K. Jha, dean of Brown ...
Pharma, Long Criticized by RFK Jr., Looks for Ways to Work With Him
Industry officials plan to find places to cooperate with Trump’s choice to run the Health and Human Services department.
RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback
RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite controversial views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on ...
Fmr. WH Covid response coordinator on how RFK Jr. could do ‘enormous damage’ to HHS
Dr. Ashish Jha, former Biden White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, speaks with José Díaz-Balart on President-elect Trump ...
Dr. Marc Siegel highlights 'disturbing' issues RFK Jr. could address as HHS head
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'America's Newsroom' to weigh in after President-elect Trump tapped RFK, ...
Live updates: Trump selects RFK Jr. as health secretary; taps his defense attorneys for DOJ spots
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Former Vice President Mike Pence calls on U.S. Senators to reject Trump pick of RFK Jr.
Pence's public opposition to RFK Jr.'s nomination is part of past criticism the former vice president has directed at Trump ...