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."
What to know about RFK Jr.'s positions on vaccines, drugs and health care
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has fanned the flames of vaccine misinformation and elevated unfounded claims about corruption within the FDA. Why it matters: Now, he's President-elect Trump's pick to lead America's health agencies — including the ones he has lambasted for years.
Facing a dialogue with RFK Jr., a top FDA official mounts a public defense of vaccines
Facing with a dialogue with RFK Jr., a top FDA official mounts a public defense of vaccines — and pleads for open minds.
Democrat 'Excited' and Wary of RFK Jr. Nod as Trump Health Chief
Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Polis remains wary but is "excited" by President-elect Donald Trump 's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What RFK, Jr.’s Role in Trump’s Administration Could Mean for Public Health
Federal health scientists voice concern over an anticipated takeover by medical skeptics in Trump’s second administration
Trump picks RFK Jr., anti-vaccine activist, for health and human services secretary
During his presidential campaign, Kennedy developed a national profile for his criticism of the Covid vaccines and childhood immunizations.
RFK Jr., Vaccine Skeptic, Is Trump's Choice for Health Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
CDC Chief Warns About RFK Jr.’s Skeptical Views on Vaccines
The top US public health official warned about the threat of curtailing vaccination efforts as longtime skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prepares for an influential role in the incoming Trump administration.
From 'brilliant' to 'dangerous': Mixed reactions roll in after Trump picks RFK Jr. for top health post
WASHINGTON — In the hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced that vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was his pick to serve as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, mixed reactions began rolling in from the senators needed to support his confirmation.
Vaccine maker stocks tumble after Trump picks RFK Jr. for health secretary
Shares of prominent vaccine makers plunged Thursday after President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Trump Taps Anti-Vaxxer RFK Jr. To Lead Health And Human Services
Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS),” Trump wrote on social media. “For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception,
FDA employees consider how to handle RFK Jr., including leaving
Staff turnover is typical when a new administration comes in, and a significant number of FDA employees similarly considered ...
Dem Gov. Praises RFK Jr. Pick After Warning He’d Bring Back Polio, Measles
Gov. Jared Polis, who criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr., praised Trump's decision to name RFK Jr. as the next secretary of ...
RFK Jr.'s plan for changing the U.S. food and drug system
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental and anti-vaccine activist, was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the ...
Gov. Jared Polis ‘excited’ by RFK Jr.’s Trump Cabinet nod for U.S. health, human services
Gov. Jared Polis took to social platform X on Thursday to express his excitement that President-elect Donald Trump had tapped ...
Democratic governor ‘excited’ by RFK Jr. pick for HHS
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) said he was “excited” by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for the secretary of Health and ...
FDA Boss Sounds the Alarm About Future Under Trump and RFK Jr.
Food and Drug Administration commissioner Robert Califf said he was “disappointed” with the presidential election result and ...
Live updates: Trump selects RFK Jr. as health secretary; taps his defense attorneys for DOJ spots
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