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GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends RFK Jr. on vaccines, supports recess appointments as last resort
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., on Sunday defended Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, saying that Kennedy, a longtime ...Top stories - NBC News - 16 minutes ago -
Senate GOP leadership candidates scramble to support Trump’s demand for recess appointments
Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who are all running to become the next Senate GOP leader, say they will do whatever is necessary to allow President-elect ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Trump says he wants vaccine skeptic RFK Jr to ‘take care of health’ if he wins
Republican adds Kennedy’s remit would include women’s health and says Liz Cheney should be placed in a war zone. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump said late on Thursday that he ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Trump says he would let anti-vaccine advocate RFK Jr. 'go wild on health'
During a rally appearance in New York City, former President Donald Trump said that if elected, he would let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "go wild" on public health issues.Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
After Trump win, RFK Jr. says he won't 'take away anybody's vaccines'
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who may play a key role overseeing public health issues in a second Trump administration, said Wednesday that he won't take away people's vaccines.Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
RFK Jr. says he won't 'take away anybody’s vaccines' after Trump win
Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he won’t take away vaccines from people when President-elect Trump takes office in January. Kennedy, who is expected to serve in a second ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump says Senate GOP leader candidates must agree to recess appointments
President-elect Trump demanded on Sunday that the next Senate GOP leader allow him to make recess appointments, which would effectively let him fast-track his nominees and appointments without ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Trump indicates he is open to RFK Jr’s proposal to ban vaccines if elected
RFK Jr, an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control over public health policy if he wins. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump has suggested vaccines could ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
RFK Jr. wants vaccines off market, Trump official says
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump transition team co-chair: RFK Jr. wants vaccines off market Former presidential candidate Robert F. ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Former GOP Sen. Jeff Flake says he's voting for Harris
Former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake (Ariz.) said on Sunday he’s voting for Vice President Harris, citing his conservative values and belief in the rule of law. “I'm voting for Kamala Harris, not in ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine group lost $3 million last year
Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine nonprofit group founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recorded a more than 30% drop in revenue last year, according to recent tax filings.Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Vaccine stocks hit by RFK Jr nomination
GSK, Sanofi and Moderna shares all sink after Donald Trump chooses vaccine sceptic as top US health officialBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
GOP senator says RFK Jr.s' disproven vaccine claims are not a dealbreaker in confirmation process
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) on Meet the Press defended President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Top stories - NBC News - 5 hours ago -
Trump transition official says RFK Jr. wants to force vaccines off the market
Howard Lutnick, co-chair of the Trump-Vance transition team, said in a Wednesday interview that former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is backing former President Trump, is ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Trump presses next GOP Senate leader to allow ‘recess appointments’
It comes as Rick Scott has racked up support from prominent conservative backers, including Elon Musk.Politics - Politico - November 10 -
What is a recess appointment, the power Trump wants from the next GOP leader?
Congressional Republicans are preparing to carry out President-elect Donald Trump's agenda. This weekend, he took to social media saying that the next Senate Republican leader must "agree to recess ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
RFK Jr. to supporters: 'Do not vote for me'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a final election-eve pitch to voters, explicitly telling his supporters “do not vote for me.” Kennedy, an independent who unsuccessfully ran a third-party presidential ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Trump signals support for RFK Jr. fluoride remarks
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump signals support for RFK Jr. fluoride remarks Former President Trump expressed tentative ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he doesn't support urging Justice Sonia Sotomayor to step down
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Sunday defended keeping Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the Supreme Court, after some Democrats have reportedly considered pressuring her to step down while President Joe ...Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
RFK Jr. recommends fellow vaccine skeptic to Trump for HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been advising the Trump transition team, has recommended a fellow vaccine skeptic to lead the Health and Human Services Dept., sources say.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Trump team fully embraces RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism
In the closing days of the campaign, Donald Trump and some of his top allies have increasingly embraced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-vaccine rhetoric.Politics - NBC News - November 1 -
Trump’s Embrace of RFK Jr. Puts Fluoride, Vaccines and Obamacare on the Agenda
Donald Trump’s pledge to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild on health” has put three issues on the agenda in the final days of the 2024 campaign.Health - The New York Times - November 5 -
Trump picks vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary
Donald Trump had said that if elected president he would have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "go wild on health." HHS oversees Medicare, Medicaid, the CDC and the FDA.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Vaccine maker stocks fall as Trump chooses RFK Jr. to lead HHS
Shares of Moderna, Novavax, Pfizer, BioNTech and GSK closed lower on Thursday.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Who is RFK Jr, the health secretary pick that is raising eyebrows?
Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
RFK Jr. is not a fan of weight-loss drugs or vaccines. Stocks are tanking.
The stocks of companies that make or are developing the new class of weight-loss and diabetes-management drugs were sharply lower Friday, after President-elect Donald Trump named Robert F. Kennedy ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
What RFK Jr could do on US vaccines, fluoride and drugs
The vaccine sceptic would have broad power over food safety, vaccinations and pharmaceuticals.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
RFK. Jr's controversial health stances, from vaccines to raw milk
Donald Trump wants Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his health and human services secretary. But Kennedy has spread misinformation about vaccines, fluoride, raw milk and other health topics. Here's what ...Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Doctors worried RFK Jr. will tout vaccine-skeptic views at HHS
Doctors are worried Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will tout anti-vaccine views after he was picked to lead the Department of Health and Human Services by Trump.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Trump says he will give RFK Jr. a major health role. Here's what that means for patients, drugmakers
Some health experts say Kennedy, even in an informal role, could potentially lead to real consequences for patients, drugmakers and the nation's public health.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
What is a recess appointment?
President-elect Trump has urged the next leader of Senate Republicans to support him in making recess appointments as three prominent GOP members are battling it out to succeed their leader, Sen. ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Senate GOP gives RFK Jr. pick relatively warm reception
President-elect Trump’s pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) set off immediate alarm among Democrats and public health experts, but so far the ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
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.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
RFK Jr. could lead a Trump administration’s efforts to battle ‘childhood chronic disease’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be poised to play a key health role in the next administration should Donald Trump get re-elected, according to two people close to the campaign and familiar with the plans.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
RFK Jr. talks health care agenda following Trump win: ‘I’m not going to take away vaccines’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who may play a key role in overseeing health care in a second Trump administration, spoke to NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard about his current views on vaccines, fluoride in water, ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6