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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, ...

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 - 2 days ago

Anti-abortion groups divided over RFK Jr. after Pence objects

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Kennedy "should be deeply concerning to millions of pro-life Americans."

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

We fact checked five of his most repeated claims.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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

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

How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Could Destroy One of Civilization’s Best Achievements

Let’s not make child mortality great again.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

RFK Jr. is poised to save the health and lives of millions of Americans

If Kennedy is even halfway successful in his quest to save the American people from the life-robbing threats of ultra-processed foods and toxic chemicals, he can potentially save or improve tens of ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

What We Know About R.F.K. Jr.’s Diet and Eating Habits

Mr. Kennedy, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, could wield considerable influence over the nation’s food supply. Here’s what we know about his own habits.

Top stories - The New York Times - 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.

RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Denver-based fracking company CEO Chris Wright to be his Energy secretary. Ali Bauman reports on congressional reaction to some of his other picks, ...

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 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the department, calling it a "life or ...

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

Alec Baldwin unveils RFK Jr. impression on 'Saturday Night Live'

Alec Baldwin portrayed President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in the latest “Saturday Night Live” episode this weekend. ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Mark Leiter Jr. delivers 'unreal' performance to help Yankees win Game 4 of ALCS

In the first game after Mark Leiter Jr. was added to the Yankees' ALCS roster, the right-hander was asked to deliver the biggest outs of Game 4 and delivered.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. clears concussion protocol, will play Monday night vs. Chargers

Harrison Jr. suffered a concussion last week

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is already making his $700M free-agency pitch to keep Juan Soto on the Yankees

Soto is set to hit the market this winter

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Fantasy football rookie watch: Brock Bowers, Brian Thomas Jr. and Drake Maye shine

Eric Moody looks at how all the rookies performed during Week 7 of the NFL season.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Father-son duo Damon Wayans Sr. and Damon Wayans Jr. on "Poppa's House"

Damon Wayans Jr. and Damon Wayans Sr. speak to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new CBS sitcom, "Poppa's House." Wayans Sr. plays "Poppa," a happily-divorced radio host whose life is up-ended ...

New York Magazine and Olivia Nuzzi 'part ways' after RFK Jr. relationship

New York Magazine announced Monday that it is parting ways with star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi, whose previously undisclosed personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Olivia Nuzzi and New York Magazine Part Ways After RFK Jr. Relationship

Ms. Nuzzi, a political writer for the magazine, had been on leave since she disclosed a personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last month.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. to attend Bronny and LeBron James' potential historic debut: 'It's a big deal'

The Lakers open their season against the Timberwolves on Tuesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be at Lakers' opener, hoping to see LeBron and Bronny make NBA history

If LeBron James and his son, Bronny, make NBA history Tuesday night by playing in the same game for the Los Angeles Lakers, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. will be there to witness it

Sports - ABC News - October 21

How to watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. race the No. 8 Budweiser Late Model at Florence Motor Speedway

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is set to race the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet. Yes, the year is 2024. No, this is not a drill. JR Motorsports announced Earnhardt, 50, will run the iconic Bud King of Beers paint ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Fantasy Football storylines to watch in Week 8: Does Marvin Harrison Jr. really have a Kyler Murray problem?

Fantasy football analyst Chris Allen breaks down some key storylines we have to see develop in Week 8.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Mark Cuban, RFK Jr., Stephen A. Smith to join Cuomo town hall on NewsNation

A variety of voices — including ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, billionaire Mark Cuban and former White House hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — are joining a NewsNation town hall that moderator ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

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