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March 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
RFK Jr. has made several claims about measles. Here's what the science says
RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts who spoke with ABC News disagreed.
March 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
March 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Measles cases grow as RFK Jr. makes controversial claims about treatment
Plus, why the FDA has recalled certain skincare products and a new report that children should avoid slushies.
March 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
March 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Debunking RFK Jr.'s measles claims
RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts who spoke with ABC News disagreed.
March 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
March 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
White House pulls CDC nominee because they didn’t have the votes: Sources
Minutes before his confirmation hearing, the White House pulled David Weldon's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
March 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
March 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
RFK Jr. makes 1st step in completing campaign promise
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told food industry leaders in a closed-door meeting he wants them to remove artificial color dyes from their products by the end his time in office.
March 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
March 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
5 takeaways after RFK Jr. is grilled by senators during confirmation hearings
The takeaways after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearings to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
March 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
March 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
RFK Jr. guidance on measles is ‘internally contradictory’: Pediatrician
Dr. Paul Offit responds to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who stopped short of calling for vaccines amid the measles outbreak.
March 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
February 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Some experts question RFK Jr. calling measles outbreak 'not unusual'
Public health experts are questioning RFK Jr's comments after he said the Texas measles outbreak was "not unusual."
February 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Trump claims SSRIs and weight loss drugs may be a 'threat' to children. Are they?
President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said they will be studying the "threat" to children posed by antidepressants and obesity medications.
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RFK Jr. says he will 'investigate' childhood vaccine schedule, antidepressants
Board certified psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani reacts to the comments Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made to a room packed with federal health workers on Tuesday.
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RFK Jr. says he will 'investigate' childhood vaccine schedule, anti-depression drugs
Robert F Kennedy Jr. said he plans to investigate whether childhood vaccinations and anti-depression medications are among “possible factors” in chronic diseases.
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ABC’s of Politics with Selina Wang: All-things RFK. Jr
Dr. Richard Besser, former acting director of the CDC, joins us to talk all-things RFK. Jr, and the MAHA movement behind him, following his controversial confirmation as secretary of HHS.
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3 things to watch for as RFK Jr. takes the helm as health secretary
Kennedy will set up a 'MAHA' commission to address chronic disease.
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How Americans' changing views on health paved the way for RFK Jr.
The rise of misinformation online has helped fringe health ideas go mainstream and eased RFK Jr.'s path to confirmation as secretary of health and human services.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sworn in as health secretary
Kennedy's nomination to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services was narrowly confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 52 to 48.
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Trump joins RFK Jr.'s swearing in after his narrow Senate confirmation to lead HHS
RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed by Senate as Trump's health secretary
The Democrat-turned-fierce Trump supporter has been accused of spreading misinformation on vaccines. Sen. Mitch McConnell, who overcame polio at a young age, was the sole Republican no vote.
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RFK Jr. sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services was officially confirmed in the Senate on Thursday.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. narrowly confirmed by Senate as Trump's health secretary
Sen. Mitch McConnell, who overcame polio at a young age, was the sole Republican to oppose Kennedy and vote no.
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Senator reacts to RFK at confirmation hearing
Sen. Maggie Hassan discusses Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing, where she challenged him on his claims that vaccines cause autism.
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RFK Jr. ‘will do extreme harm’ at HHS: Former CDC head
Dr. Richard Besser reacts to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. making it one step closer to being the head of Health and Human Services.
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How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr.
A look at how Kennedy convinced Sen. Cassidy, a doctor and vaccination advocate, that he should become health secretary.
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Senate panel advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary
All eyes were on Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican and longtime doctor who expressed deep concern about Kennedy's history of anti-vaccine comments.
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Senate Finance Committee advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be Trump's health secretary
The panel voted 14-13 along party lines.
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Senate Democrats demand more details on Kennedy's finances
The demands came in letter released Monday by Sens. Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren.
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In major reversal, Kennedy tells senators he won't take money from vaccine lawsuit
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earned millions from referrals in suit against Merck over HPV vaccine.
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RFK Jr. says he would rescind rule over transgender discrimination
Sen. Josh Hawley asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if he would rescind a rule issued under the Biden admin over transgender discrimination. Kennedy said he would, adding, “That rule is anti-science.”
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Sanders, RFK Jr. exchange turns contentious
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders got another opportunity to question Kennedy at his confirmation hearing on Thursday.
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Key Republicans question RFK Jr. on vaccine approvals, Lyme disease
GOP Sen. Susan Collins asked RFK Jr. about his views on certain vaccines, herd immunity and Lyme disease. Kennedy said the polio vaccine was safe and he would not reduce its availability.
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RFK Jr. refuses to accept that COVID vaccines saved lives
When asked by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., if he agrees the vaccines saved millions of lives, Kennedy said, "I don't know. We don't have a good surveillance system, unfortunately.”
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Health secretary nominee RFK Jr. gives opening statement at Day 2 of hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rebukes claims he is anti-vaccine and anti-industry, saying he is “pro safety, pro good science” in front of Senate committee.
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Senator with medical doctorate comments on RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing
ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas, who is also a physician, on RFK Jr.’s hearing and his chances of being confirmed as secretary of Health and Human Services.
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RFK Jr. grilled on vaccine comments, abortion during confirmation hearing
President Donald Trump's pick for Health and Human Services secretary had his first hearing on Wednesday. Republicans largely rallied to his defense, while Democrats peppered him with questions.
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Sen. Smith challenges RFK Jr. over past antidepressant comments
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee.
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Sen. Warren, RFK Jr. spar over suing drug companies
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren challenged Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee.
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As RFK Jr. faces Senate hearings, here's where he stands on vaccines, food dyes
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces his Senate confirmation hearings to lead the HHS, here's where he stands on health issues including vaccines and food dyes.
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Fact-checking RFK Jr.'s claims on vaccines, pesticides at confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made claims during his Senate confirmation hearing on issues including vaccines, pesticides and Lyme disease. Some of them are missing context.
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RFK Jr. says he's not anti-vaccine despite past statements
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparred with Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden during a hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee.
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Senators question HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at confirmation hearing
Next, RFK Jr. will appear on Thursday before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for another hearing.
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Hassan calls out RFK Jr.'s past comments on women's reproductive rights
Sen. Hassan brought up previous comments Kennedy made where he expressed support for women's right to reproductive rights, which conflicted with his latest stance that "every abortion is a tragedy."
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Republican asks Kennedy for his 'Make America Healthy Again' vision
GOP Sen. Roger Marshall provided Kennedy an opportunity to share his "Make America Healthy Again" plan during his round of questioning.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders asks RFK jr. if health care is human right
Sanders also questioned RFK Jr. on anti-vaccine clothing aimed at children from an organization Kennedy chaired from 2015 to 2023.
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Kennedy's past comments on transgender children, AIDs come up at confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet had a tense exchange over past comments made by Kennedy.
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RFK Jr. faces tough questions on vaccine, abortion stance
Kennedy is facing face tough questions before the Senate Finance Committee.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers opening remarks at confirmation hearing to lead HHS
RFK Jr. appeared Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee and delivered his opening remarks during his confirmation hearing to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in hot seat for Senate confirmation hearing
As President Donald Trump’s nominee for director of Health and Human Services prepares to face senators at his confirmation hearing, his cousin, Caroline Kennedy, is speaking out against him.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a 'predator,' unfit to lead HHS, Caroline Kennedy says
In a scathing letter Tuesday, Caroline Kennedy warned senators about her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling him a "predator."
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Caroline Kennedy slams RFK Jr. as a 'predator' as confirmation hearing looms
In a letter, the daughter of former President John F. Kennedy accused her cousin of being "addicted to attention and power" ahead of his hearing for the role of health secretary on Wednesday.
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Caroline Kennedy slams RFK Jr. as a 'predator'
In a scathing letter Tuesday, Caroline Kennedy warned senators about her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling him a "predator."
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RFK Jr. could profit off anti-vaccine lawsuit
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. played a role in building a case against Merck's HPV vaccine and could profit from the lawsuit, even if confirmed as health secretary. ABC News’ Anne Flaherty reports.
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