My Tiny Feed

dw.com

Trump's Cabinet Picks: Kennedy Jr. as Health Minister

Donald Trump announces Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his choice for Health Minister, sparking controversy due to Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and other health-related claims. Other cabinet appointments and plans are also discussed.

Read original article in Serbian

Serbian

Germany

PoliticsUs PoliticsHealthUsaControversyAppointments

Republican PartyDemocratic PartyMinistry Of HealthMinistry Of Agriculture

Donald TrumpRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Doug BurgumPete HegsethMatt GaetzKristi NoemElon MuskJohn F. Kennedy

What was the outcome of Kennedy's presidential bid?: Kennedy's presidential candidacy was unsuccessful, and he later joined Trump's campaign after withdrawing.
What are Kennedy's plans if appointed as health minister?: Kennedy plans to improve Americans' health by reducing pesticide use in agriculture and addressing what he views as misinformation in public health.
Who are some of the key figures appointed to Trump's cabinet?: Trump's cabinet includes Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary, Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, and Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary.
What controversial claims has Kennedy made regarding health issues?: He claims that COVID-19 vaccines are dangerous and cause autism in children, antidepressants are responsible for school shootings, and Wi-Fi networks cause cancer.
How does Trump plan to handle Senate confirmations for his appointees?: Trump also intends to bypass Senate confirmation for these appointments by using rules that allow for exceptions and appointing Elon Musk as an external advisor.

Jan 23, 01:10

Conservative Group Opposes Kennedy's HHS Nomination Over Abortion Stance

A conservative group opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary due to his pro-abortion stance, adding to existing concerns about his anti-vaccine views; some Republican senators remain undecided on confirmation.

Jan 22, 04:12

Trump Reverses Biden Healthcare Policies

President Trump issued an executive order on Monday to reverse several Biden administration healthcare policies, including measures to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and strengthen the Affordable Care Act; experts predict minimal immediate impact on consumer costs but signal a potential shift in the administration's healthcare priorities.

Jan 21, 07:09

Reproductive Rights Website Offline After Trump Inauguration

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' reproductive rights website, reproductiverights.gov, went offline around President Trump's inauguration, raising concerns given its role in providing information on abortion access and reproductive healthcare.

Jan 18, 01:10

2024 Healthcare: Mergers Rise, Politics Silent, MA Enrollment Grows

In 2024, the US presidential election largely ignored healthcare, while hospital mergers increased, Medicare Advantage continued growing, and digital health funding decreased; however, new startups emerged.