RFK Jr.'s Vow to Take On Big Food Could Face Resistance

Processed foods are in the cross hairs of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but battling major companies could collide with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s corporate-friendly goals.

Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Fact Checking RFK Jr.’s Claims About Food and Nutrition

We fact checked five of his most repeated claims.

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RFK Jr could lead US health and food safety in a second Trump term

Kamala Harris says vaccine skeptic is ‘exact last person’ who should be setting policy for families and children. Robert F Kennedy Jr could assume some control over US health and food safety in a ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Doctor explains how RFK Jr.'s plans could affect Americans' health

President-elect Donald Trump has followed through with his campaign promise to pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. He is known for falsely claiming that ...

RFK Jr. vows to be 'honest public servant' as HHS chief

Environmental lawyer and antivaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed to be an “honest public servant” if he gets confirmed as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

How RFK Jr. could influence public health

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How RFK Jr. could influence public health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to have a major role in shaping ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

5 of RFK Jr.'s most controversial views

President-elect Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary will put some of the former independent presidential candidate's most controversial ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

RFK Jr. faces hurdles in push against fluoride in water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s goal of removing fluoride from the water supply faces challenges regardless of what role he plays on health care in the new Trump administration. Days before ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

RFK Jr. asks Supreme Court to take him off Wisconsin’s ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the Supreme Court for an injunction taking him off Wisconsin’s presidential ballot in an emergency request docketed Wednesday. Since suspending his independent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Ocasio-Cortez: RFK Jr. would take US back to '1700s, 1800s'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) criticized President-elect Trump's decision to tap environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ...

Politics - The Hill - 12 hours ago

Colorado's Polis takes heat over initial RFK Jr. excitement

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is facing backlash following a comment he made about being "excited" by President-elect Trump tapping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as secretary of Health and Human ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

How RFK Jr. could reshape U.S. health policy

President-elect Donald Trump has offered Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the Health and Human Services secretary role. Kennedy faced several controversies during his White House bid, including a conspiracy ...

What RFK Jr could do on US vaccines, fluoride and drugs

The vaccine sceptic would have broad power over food safety, vaccinations and pharmaceuticals.

What Trump's choice of RFK Jr. could mean for public health

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has a history of making false claims about vaccine safety, ...

Nonprofits Vow a New Resistance. Will Donors Pay Up?

Groups that used lawsuits and protests to stymie the first Trump administration will face longer odds this time. The courts are more conservative, and patrons are dejected.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

RFK Jr.'s presence on Michigan, Wisconsin ballots raises concerns for Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presence on the ballot in the swing states of Michigan and Wisconsin is raising concerns that he could inadvertently draw crucial votes from former President Trump. Kennedy, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

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

RFK Jr.'s public health plans under Trump rattle critics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could help reshape the country’s health care system if former President Trump wins the presidential election Tuesday, concerning skeptics who say his anti-vax posture is ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

RFK Jr.'s political clout grows after Trump victory

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeing his star rise after President-elect Trump glided to a second White House victory on Tuesday, a remarkable trajectory for someone who was long dismissed as a fringe ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

RFK Jr.'s website is crowdsourcing Trump appointee suggestions

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy" website is seeking recommendations for appointees "across the future Trump administration."

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

What is RFK Jr.'s agenda for the Department of Health and Human Services?

NBC News' Brandy Zadrozny reports on what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could have on his agenda if he were to be confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

What to know about RFK Jr.'s stances on key health issues

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.

What to know about RFK Jr.'s stances on key health issues

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.

Politics - CBS News - 5 hours ago

Mexico announces food and agriculture plan that could take the country back to the 1980s

Mexico's new president has announced an agriculture plan that could make the country's food production and distribution look a lot more like it did in the 1980s

World - ABC News - October 22

Trump says he'll let RFK Jr. 'go wild' on health and food in potential second term

Former President Trump said Sunday that he would let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "go wild" in dealing with issues related to food, medicine and health in a potential second administration. "I’m going to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Processed food stocks fall as investors brace for increased scrutiny under Trump, RFK Jr.

Shares of several companies behind popular soda and snack brands pulled back sharply Friday.

Business - CNBC - 4 hours ago

If Trump is re-elected, a familiar face may lead the fight against wind: RFK Jr

Former allies have reacted with dismay to Kennedy’s alliance with Trump, who routinely mocks the climate crisis. Donald Trump has hurled insults at wind energy, calling it “bullshit” and ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

RFK Jr. has big asks of Washington. Republican lawmakers say they’re open.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

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

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, ...

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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Billion-Dollar Hit to Big Pharma

Donald Trump’s choice to run the Department of Health and Human Services spooked investors who worry what Kennedy would do.

Business - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

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.

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