After Kennedy's confirmation, Trump establishes 'Make America Healthy Again' commission

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the recently confirmed health and human services secretary, will chair a new commission focused on addressing chronic disease.

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Why some moms are getting behind the "Make America Healthy Again" movement

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was sworn in Thursday as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, has pledged to address America's chronic diseases, poor diets and environmental toxins ...
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RFK Jr. is sworn in, but can he "Make America Healthy Again"?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is officially secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, but his promise to "Make America Healthy Again" may prove challenging. Here's why.
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Did RFK Jr really drink fish medicine? He definitely has weird ideas about ‘making America healthy again’ | Arwa Mahdawi

The supplement-loving anti-vaxxer could well be the US’s next health secretary. At least the wellness bros and woo-woo fans will be happy. Robert F Kennedy Jr is many things, but he is not a ...
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A Night at the Kennedy Center, Just After Trump’s Takeover

It’s still called the Kennedy Center. But after President Trump’s takeover, drag performers protested outside while audience members inside worried about what might be in store.
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Live updates: Trump, Modi talk trade and tariffs; Senate confirms Kennedy to lead HHS

President Trump welcomes his second global leader this week with a visit from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Their meeting and joint press conference took place just hours after ...
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Stars flee Kennedy Center groups after Trump seizes chair

President Trump’s ascension to chair of the Kennedy Center on Wednesday led to multiple departures from the Washington, D.C., institution. Trump last week announced he was replacing several members ...
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Issa Rae Cancels Kennedy Center Appearance After Trump’s Takeover

Ms. Rae said that she was canceling an upcoming appearance at the center because of an “infringement” on its values. Renée Fleming, Ben Folds and Shonda Rhimes all left posts there.
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Trump formally establishes new energy council

President Trump on Friday signed an executive order that formally established an energy council that he previously said would aim to achieve “ENERGY DOMINANCE.” The text of the executive order was ...
The Hill - 4d
Make AI safe again

It is a fallacy to believe there is a trade-off between regulation and innovation
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Make currency boring again

No-drama Starmer?
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