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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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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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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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Sep 17, 2024, 12:31 AM
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Federal agency investigating RFK Jr. after severed whale’s head story resurfaces
The NOAA is investigating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the resurfacing of a decades-old incident in which Kennedy allegedly drove a dead whale’s head across state lines.Sep 17, 2024, 12:31 AM
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Sep 12, 2024, 2:49 PM
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1st general election absentee ballots sent in Alabama
An appeals court judge has halted the start of the early voting process in North Carolina.Sep 12, 2024, 2:49 PM
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Sep 4, 2024, 11:19 AM
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Where RFK Jr. got off the ballot after suspending campaign -- and where he couldn't
He wanted off swing-state ballots to avoid taking votes away from Donald Trump.Sep 4, 2024, 11:19 AM
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Aug 27, 2024, 11:08 PM
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Environmental group asks federal agency to investigate RFK Jr. for allegedly strapping severed whale head to roof of car in 1990s
An environmental group wants NOAA to investigate whether the former presidential candidate violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act.Aug 27, 2024, 11:08 PM
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Aug 27, 2024, 1:23 PM
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Trump adds RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to his transition team
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, two previous Democrats, have joined former President Donald Trump's transition team, the campaign confirmed to ABC News.Aug 27, 2024, 1:23 PM
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Aug 23, 2024, 3:41 PM
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From 'liberal lunatic' to 'respect': How Trump's stance on RFK Jr. has evolved
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former President Donald haven't always gotten along, both hurling insults throughout their campaigns.Aug 23, 2024, 3:41 PM
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Aug 23, 2024, 8:02 PM
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RFK Jr. says he's suspending 2024 campaign, joins Donald Trump at Arizona rally
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Friday he is suspending his longshot campaign for president and instead supporting Donald Trump.Aug 23, 2024, 8:02 PM
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Aug 23, 2024, 6:32 PM
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How much momentum will RFK Jr.'s endorsement give Trump?
Polls show Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s supporters only slightly favor former President Donald Trump.Aug 23, 2024, 6:32 PM
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Aug 22, 2024, 10:57 PM
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RFK Jr. withdraws petition to be on Arizona ballot amid plans to end campaign
RFK Jr. has withdrawn his petition to be on the Arizona ballot, a state official tells ABC News, marking the first tangible sign he plans to exit the presidential race.Aug 22, 2024, 10:57 PM
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Aug 21, 2024, 3:46 PM
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RFK Jr. expected to drop out of race by end of week, plans to endorse Trump: Sources
Robert Kennedy Jr. is planning to drop out of the presidential race by the end of this week, sources familiar with the decision tell ABC News.Aug 21, 2024, 3:46 PM
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Aug 20, 2024, 6:48 PM
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RFK Jr. considering ending campaign and endorsing Trump, running mate says
RFK Jr. considering ending campaign and endorsing Trump, running mate says.Aug 20, 2024, 6:48 PM
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Jul 24, 2024, 5:11 AM
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Trump discussed with RFK Jr. potential role in 2nd Trump administration: Sources
Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke multiple times this month, including discussing ways Kennedy could be involved in a second Trump administration, sources say.Jul 24, 2024, 5:11 AM
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Jun 20, 2024, 2:28 PM
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Why RFK Jr. didn't qualify for the first presidential debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came up short of qualifying for the first general election debate.Jun 20, 2024, 2:28 PM
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Jun 20, 2024, 12:17 PM
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On campaign trail, RFK Jr. pushes 'bonkers' theory about CIA's 'takeover of the American press'
Conspiracy theories pushed by Robert Kennedy Jr. claiming that major U.S. media outlets are controlled by the CIA are "classic techniques of propaganda," an expert says.Jun 20, 2024, 12:17 PM
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May 22, 2024, 4:53 PM
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Will RFK Jr. qualify for the June presidential debate?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would be the first independent or third-party candidate to qualify for a general election debate since 1992.May 22, 2024, 4:53 PM
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May 27, 2024, 10:48 AM
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Trump says he 'would have absolutely gotten' Libertarian Party nomination if he could have run, slams RFK Jr.
Donald Trump said Sunday that, following an appearance at the Libertarian Party convention, he could not have been nominated by the party.May 27, 2024, 10:48 AM
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May 24, 2024, 5:06 PM
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Trump, RFK Jr. in split-screen showdown at Libertarian National Convention
A split-screen showdown between Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will occur this weekend at the Libertarian National Convention.May 24, 2024, 5:06 PM
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May 24, 2024, 5:03 PM
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Could RFK Jr., Libertarian Party team up? How it could be a game-changer for him
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is set to speak Friday at the Libertarian Party's national convention. The party has ballot access in at least 37 states.May 24, 2024, 5:03 PM
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Mar 26, 2024, 3:35 PM
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Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate?
Nicole Shanahan is a 38-year-old lawyer and tech entrepreneur in the Bay Area.Mar 26, 2024, 3:35 PM
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May 20, 2024, 4:22 PM
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With RFK Jr. seeking spot on debate stage, a look at the last independent candidate to make it
Three decades after Perot participated in three presidential debates, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hopes to get on the debate stage, too.May 20, 2024, 4:22 PM
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May 16, 2024, 12:06 PM
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After trying week, RFK Jr. brings Nicole Shanahan on campaign trail for rare appearance
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent a week dogged by self-damaging rhetoric, but had good ballot access news this week.May 16, 2024, 12:06 PM
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May 9, 2024, 9:47 AM
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RFK Jr. claims doctor said parasite 'ate' part of his brain
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign on Wednesday is commenting on a New York Times report mentioning his claim that a worm was found in his brain more than a decade ago.May 9, 2024, 9:47 AM
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May 3, 2024, 4:36 PM
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RFK Jr. contractor arrested for allegedly assaulting woman in New York
A key figure in Robert F. Kennedy Jr's effort to make the ballot in all 50 states was arrested Saturday in New York City for allegedly striking a woman.May 3, 2024, 4:36 PM
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Apr 26, 2024, 3:51 PM
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Month after announcement, RFK Jr.'s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, remains in the shadows
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate Nicole Shanahan has been almost completely absent on the campaign trail.Apr 26, 2024, 3:51 PM
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Apr 13, 2024, 9:06 PM
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RFK Jr. says he has ruled out Libertarian run for president
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ruled out a run as a Libertarian candidate to assist in his efforts to get on the ballots in all 50 states.Apr 13, 2024, 9:06 PM
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Apr 11, 2024, 1:34 PM
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RFK Jr. consultant terminated after saying that voting for him helps 'get rid of Biden'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign ended its contract with a consultant seen on video encouraging people to vote for him to get "rid of Biden" even if it helps TrumpApr 11, 2024, 1:34 PM
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Apr 9, 2024, 12:33 PM
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RFK Jr. says he 'made a mistake' after Jan. 6 comments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Friday he is still “listening” to arguments about the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to try to “hear every side.”Apr 9, 2024, 12:33 PM
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Apr 2, 2024, 4:08 PM
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RFK Jr. suggests Biden is ‘much worse threat to democracy’ than Trump, citing social media case
RFK Jr. on Tuesday doubled down on his suggestion that Biden is a greater threat to democracy than TrumpApr 2, 2024, 4:08 PM
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Apr 2, 2024, 5:27 PM
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RFK Jr.'s ability to sway 2024 election depends on ballot access: Where he stands
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejected that he selected lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate because she is wealthy enough to help fund his effort to access states' ballot.Apr 2, 2024, 5:27 PM
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Apr 2, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Tulsi Gabbard turned down RFK Jr.'s offer to be his running mate, she says
Tulsi Gabbard declined an offer to be Robert F. Kennedy Jr's running mate in his independent presidential bid, she tells ABC NewsApr 2, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Apr 1, 2024, 6:10 PM
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RFK Jr.'s sister Rory is 'concerned' his presidential campaign could help Trump over Biden
RFK Jr.'s sister Rory Kennedy said that his bid for the White House makes her "very concerned" about the likelihood it could prompt a Trump victory over BidenApr 1, 2024, 6:10 PM
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Mar 26, 2024, 6:10 PM
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RFK Jr. names lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate
The independent candidate announced his choice at an event in Oakland.Mar 26, 2024, 6:10 PM
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Mar 26, 2024, 5:09 AM
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RFK Jr. to announce running mate after process full of speculation
RFK Jr. will unveil his running mate Tuesday in Oakland.Mar 26, 2024, 5:09 AM
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Mar 21, 2024, 5:43 PM
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Will RFK Jr. and third-party contenders even make the ballot in November?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and third-party candidates face a difficult road to qualifying for the ballot in November.Mar 21, 2024, 5:43 PM
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Mar 14, 2024, 8:46 PM
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RFK Jr. praises Aaron Rodgers amid VP speculation as quarterback denies sharing Sandy Hook conspiracy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likes that Aaron Rodgers, whom he is eyeing to be his running mate, is a "critical thinker" and is "battle tested," he saidMar 14, 2024, 8:46 PM
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Mar 14, 2024, 3:01 PM
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A closer look at RFK's 2024 campaign as he teases running mate: Eclectic donors, attacks from Dems
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign is approaching several key milestones as Democratic scrutiny of him ramps upMar 14, 2024, 3:01 PM
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