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Mar 14, 2025, 5:17 AM
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RFK Jr. claims measles can be treated with vitamin A, linked to poor diet. Here's what 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.Mar 14, 2025, 5:17 AM
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Mar 13, 2025, 6:05 PM
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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.Mar 13, 2025, 6:05 PM
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Mar 11, 2025, 3:45 PM
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RFK Jr. tells food leaders he wants artificial dyes removed from food products before he leaves office
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.Mar 11, 2025, 3:45 PM
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Jan 30, 2025, 4:52 PM
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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.Jan 30, 2025, 4:52 PM
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Feb 27, 2025, 6:16 PM
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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."Feb 27, 2025, 6:16 PM
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Feb 20, 2025, 6:26 AM
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Trump, RFK Jr. go after antidepressants, weight loss drugs. Here's what the science says
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.Feb 20, 2025, 6:26 AM
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Feb 18, 2025, 2:44 PM
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RFK Jr. tells staff 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.Feb 18, 2025, 2:44 PM
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Feb 13, 2025, 3:07 PM
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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.Feb 13, 2025, 3:07 PM
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Feb 12, 2025, 5:38 PM
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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.Feb 12, 2025, 5:38 PM
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Feb 13, 2025, 4:53 PM
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. narrowly confirmed by Senate as Trump's health secretary
RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.Feb 13, 2025, 4:53 PM
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Feb 4, 2025, 6:44 PM
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How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr. as health secretary
A look at how Kennedy convinced Sen. Cassidy, a doctor and vaccination advocate, that he should become health secretary.Feb 4, 2025, 6:44 PM
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Feb 4, 2025, 12:20 PM
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RFK Jr. passes key Senate panel vote to advance health secretary nomination
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.Feb 4, 2025, 12:20 PM
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Feb 3, 2025, 5:01 AM
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Ahead of Kennedy confirmation vote, Senate Democrats demand more details on his finances
The demands came in letter released Monday by Sens. Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren.Feb 3, 2025, 5:01 AM
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Jan 31, 2025, 5:05 PM
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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.Jan 31, 2025, 5:05 PM
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Jan 29, 2025, 10:38 AM
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As RFK Jr. faces Senate confirmation 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.Jan 29, 2025, 10:38 AM
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Jan 29, 2025, 12:40 PM
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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.Jan 29, 2025, 12:40 PM
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Jan 29, 2025, 10:36 AM
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RFK Jr. faces tough questions on vaccine, abortion stance in confirmation hearing
Kennedy is facing face tough questions before the Senate Finance Committee.Jan 29, 2025, 10:36 AM
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Jan 28, 2025, 9:49 PM
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Caroline Kennedy slams RFK Jr. as 'predator' before confirmation hearing
In a scathing letter Tuesday, Caroline Kennedy warned senators about her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling him a "predator."Jan 28, 2025, 9:49 PM
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Jan 27, 2025, 9:04 PM
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RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. But he could profit off claim in vaccine lawsuit.
RFK Jr. played a lead role in building a case against Merck's HPV vaccine and could profit from the lawsuit alleging fraud, even if confirmed as health secretary.Jan 27, 2025, 9:04 PM
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Jan 27, 2025, 3:22 PM
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3 of Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks face confirmation hearings this week
Three of President Donald Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks will face Senate committees this week -- Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kash Patel.Jan 27, 2025, 3:22 PM
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Jan 22, 2025, 6:31 PM
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RFK Jr. reports up to $1.2M in credit card debt, $30M net worth
From law firm payouts to endorsements and book deals, nominee for HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raked in at least $12 million in the past two years.Jan 22, 2025, 6:31 PM
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Jan 17, 2025, 6:51 PM
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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.Jan 17, 2025, 6:51 PM
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Dec 13, 2024, 9:55 PM
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RFK Jr.'s lawyer and top ally asked FDA to revoke approval of a polio vaccine
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s personal attorney previously petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to revoke its approval of a polio vaccine.Dec 13, 2024, 9:55 PM
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Dec 17, 2024, 7:57 PM
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RFK Jr. meets with more GOP senators amid concerns about his polio vaccine views
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. returned to the Hill Tuesday to make his case to Republican senators for leadership of the Dept. of Health and Human Services.Dec 17, 2024, 7:57 PM
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Dec 16, 2024, 7:37 PM
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Kennedy hits Capitol Hill to win support for Trump administration confirmation
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., hit Capitol Hill Monday in a bid to bolster his chances of leading the Health and Human Services Department for President-elect Donald Trump.Dec 16, 2024, 7:37 PM
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Dec 16, 2024, 7:12 AM
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3 key questions for RFK Jr. as he lobbies senators to be health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads to Capitol Hill Monday to meet with senators and their staff in his bid to become the nation’s next health secretary.Dec 16, 2024, 7:12 AM
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Dec 12, 2024, 5:49 PM
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In shift, RFK Jr. now says weight-loss drugs 'have a place'
His remarks come days before he holds confirmation meetings with GOP senators.Dec 12, 2024, 5:49 PM
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Dec 10, 2024, 3:03 PM
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RFK Jr. heading to Capitol Hill next week for meetings ahead of confirmation hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS, will meet with multiple senators next week to seek their support ahead of Senate confirmation hearings.Dec 10, 2024, 3:03 PM
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Dec 3, 2024, 6:00 AM
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RFK Jr. wants to regulate farms and food, but may face GOP opposition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to crack down on food dyes and pesticides. He may run into opposition from his own party, which dislikes broad federal regulation.Dec 3, 2024, 6:00 AM
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Nov 27, 2024, 5:12 AM
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What policies could RFK Jr. actually change at HHS?
Named to lead the nation’s sprawling Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has big ideas for busting public health policy norms.Nov 27, 2024, 5:12 AM
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Nov 22, 2024, 6:42 PM
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Some of RFK Jr.'s views are finding support in some unexpected quarters
RFK Jr.'s controversial views have received criticism since he was picked by Donald Trump to lead HHS -- but he's also receiving support from some unexpected sources.Nov 22, 2024, 6:42 PM
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Nov 15, 2024, 3:56 PM
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Mike Pence opposes RFK Jr. for HHS because of support for abortion access
Mike Pence said choosing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a departure from what he framed as the Trump-Pence administration's general opposition to abortion access.Nov 15, 2024, 3:56 PM
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Nov 16, 2024, 7:10 AM
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Doctors worried RFK Jr. will tout vaccine-skeptic views after he is picked for HHS secretary
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.Nov 16, 2024, 7:10 AM
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Nov 15, 2024, 4:19 PM
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RFK Jr. has been picked for HHS secretary. Here are the agencies he would oversee
With RFK Jr. nominated for Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services, these are all the agencies, including the CDC, that he would oversee.Nov 15, 2024, 4:19 PM
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Nov 15, 2024, 2:14 PM
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House Republicans applaud Trump's picking Kennedy to lead HHS -- with a few concerns
House Republicans had mixed reactions to Trump's announcement that he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be HHS secretary.Nov 15, 2024, 2:14 PM
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Nov 15, 2024, 12:43 PM
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Mayor Eric Adams dodges questions about potential Trump pardon, reflects NYC's future
New York City Eric Adams visited "The View" Friday to give his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump's presidency and what it will mean for the city.Nov 15, 2024, 12:43 PM
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Nov 15, 2024, 9:55 AM
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Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Department of Health and Human Services
Kennedy has advised the transition team on health related-choices, sources said.Nov 15, 2024, 9:55 AM
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Oct 31, 2024, 11:57 AM
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RFK Jr. says Trump has 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said earlier this week that former President Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies."Oct 31, 2024, 11:57 AM
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Nov 1, 2024, 5:02 AM
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RFK Jr. recommends fellow vaccine skeptic, Florida's surgeon general, to Trump for HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been advising the Trump transition team, has recommended a fellow vaccine skeptic to lead the Health and Human Services Dept., sources say.Nov 1, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Sep 20, 2024, 4:40 PM
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New York Magazine places reporter on leave after alleged relationship with RFK Jr.
New York Magazine placed its Washington correspondent, Olivia Nuzzi, on leave this week after an alleged relationship with RFK Jr.Sep 20, 2024, 4:40 PM
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