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RFK Jr. would put our kids’ safety at risk
Senators should not be fooled by Kennedy’s posturing and should demand straight answers from him, because our children’s health depends on it.The Hill - Jan. 23 -
What Trump didn’t say in his inauguration speech | Bernie Sanders
The simple truth is that Trump ignored almost every major issue facing this country’s working families in his first speech. I was at the Trump inauguration on Monday, and needless to say, I ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
RFK Jr. faces mounting bipartisan criticism
Pressure is mounting on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as critics squeeze senators from both sides of the aisle to oppose President Trump’s pick to be the nation’s top health official. Kennedy’s bipartisan ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
RFK Jr. releases financial disclosure
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story What RFK Jr.’s disclosures tell us about the Trump HHS pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Where does RFK Jr.'s health secretary nomination stand?
Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear before senators on Capitol Hill next week. It's a highly anticipated confirmation hearing partly because of the ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Cheryl Hines to stop sales of her cosmetics line if RFK Jr. is confirmed
Cheryl Hines, the spouse to Robert Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, had used her husband's image and MAHA branding in the past to sell her products.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Pence group launches ad campaign opposing RFK Jr. nomination
An advocacy group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence launched a six-figure ad campaign on Wednesday opposing President Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Children facing a ‘happiness recession’ says laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Author will highlight the ‘enormous disadvantage’ handed to children without access to books, and call on government to improve early-years literacy. Children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce is ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Sanders says ‘don’t equate’ Trump, Biden pardons
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Americans should not be equating the pardons issued by President Trump and former President Biden. Sanders joined CNN’s “The Source” on Tuesday evening, where he ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Trump says his presidency will make Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream come true’
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump thanked Black and Hispanic communities for their votes and invoked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose federal holiday Trump shares with the day of his second ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is "ready to vote for Kash Patel" for FBI director
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he plans to support Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI who has sparked controversy even among some former Trump officials.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
RFK Jr reportedly sought to block Covid-19 vaccinations at height of pandemic
Trump’s pick to lead US health policy lobbied to rescind 2021 authorization and to deny any future vaccine. Robert F Kennedy Jr reportedly sought to block the historic and pioneering new Covid-19 ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
RFK Jr. petitioned FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines
RFK Jr. petitioned the FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Nelly set to perform at Trump's inaugural ball, sources say
Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly is set to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's Inaugural Liberty Ball on Monday, sources tell CBS News.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
RFK Jr. Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Former Bernie Sanders campaign manager makes his case to be DNC Chair
Faiz Shakir, former campaign manager for Sen. Bernie Sanders, is the latest candidate to enter the race for Democratic National Committee chair. He joins "America Decide" to explain why he is ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Deion Sanders has elevated Colorado, but would 'Prime Time' effect endure if he leaves for Dallas Cowboys job?
Sanders led Colorado to its first nine-win season since 2016 in his second year on the jobCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
Arnold Schwarzenegger Says a Happy Life Boils Down to These 4 Words. Psychology Agrees With Him
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s four-word life motto sounds simple, but psychologists insist it encapsulates a lot of research-backed wisdom.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Critics lambast RFK Jr.'s vax rhetoric
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Anti-RFK Jr. campaign highlights vaccine rhetoric A new report from a left-wing advocacy group highlights ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Sen. Duckworth says Hegseth's hearing "confirmed that he is not qualified" for defense secretary
Democratic Senators criticized President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Why Sen. Schmitt blasted military DEI practices during Hegseth's hearing
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) blasted DEI practices in the military during his questioning of Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Hegseth responded ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tells Pete Hegseth he'll have to change how he sees women
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) had a heated line of questioning for Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, focusing on his previous comments about women in the military.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement Obscures America’s Unhealthy Past
Medical historians say that the phrase “Make America Healthy Again” obscures a past during which this country’s people ate, smoked and drank things that mostly left them unwell.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Sen. Mark Kelly says TikTok ban "was the right decision"
As the Supreme Court weighs the legality of the TikTok ban, Sen. Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I know this is controversial. I know folks earn a living on TikTok," ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Sen. Barrasso says "a paperwork problem" is holding up Tulsi Gabbard's hearing
Sen. John Barrasso that the confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, is being held up by "a paperwork problem" with the ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
California Sen. Alex Padilla says protecting California "shouldn't be a political conversation"
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California joins "America Decides" to discuss the devastating wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. He also addresses President-elect Donald Trump's criticisms of ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says
The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Cassidy doesn’t seem completely on board with RFK Jr
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Cassidy doesn’t seem completely on board with RFK Jr Senate Health Committee chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Cassidy offers no direct endorsement of RFK Jr. following meeting
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), the new Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee chair, did not immediately endorse Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to be Health ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Ancelotti 'very happy' with Vini Jr. despite ban
Carlo Ancelotti has backed Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid forward's two-game ban following his sending off against Valencia last week.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Dem-aligned watchdog group accuses RFK Jr. of voter fraud
A Democratic-aligned watchdog group is accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), of violating election law last year. ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
This fund manager forecast a 20% S&P 500 gain last year. Now he says cash is king.
Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, says the S&P could swing much higher or lower in 2025, and investors need to protect themselves.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Key senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccines
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story GOP senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. ‘wrong’ on vaccines Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.), the incoming chair ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
GOP senator: RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccinations
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a medical doctor, said President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is “wrong” about vaccinations. In an interview on ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Trump says he’s open to a deal for Dreamers. Sen. Schumer responds: 'We'd welcome it'
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tells Kristen Welker that he is open to working with Republicans on a deal for Dreamers after ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Some Democrats said to be open to backing RFK Jr.
A handful of Senate Democrats are said to be leaving the door open to voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become the next Health and Human Services secretary. As preparations for confirmation ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
He saved 70% of his income to retire at 34—why he's no longer 'hyper-frugal': I 'got into deprivation' and wasn't happy
Early retiree Brandon Ganch focuses on maximizing "net fulfillment" rather than net worth."CNBC - Jan. 4