Kennedy Faces Senate Confirmation Hearings for HHS Secretary Nomination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearings for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services will begin Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Finance, followed by the Senate HELP committee on Thursday. The hearings will focus on his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, his past statem...
Kennedy Faces Senate Confirmation Hearings for HHS Secretary Nomination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearings for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services will begin Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Finance, followed by the Senate HELP committee on Thursday. The hearings will focus on his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, his past statem...
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Senators Prep for Kennedy Hearings, Addressing Anti-Vaccine Concerns
Democratic senators held a roundtable with health experts to prepare for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary confirmation hearings, focusing on countering his anti-vaccine views and misinformation, such as the false claim linking vaccines to autism, to prevent potential damage to public health.
Senators Prep for Kennedy Hearings, Addressing Anti-Vaccine Concerns
Democratic senators held a roundtable with health experts to prepare for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary confirmation hearings, focusing on countering his anti-vaccine views and misinformation, such as the false claim linking vaccines to autism, to prevent potential damage to public health.
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Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Bipartisan Opposition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary faces Senate committee hearings on Wednesday and Thursday, with his stance on vaccines and abortion creating bipartisan opposition; only the Senate finance committee votes to advance his nomination.
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Bipartisan Opposition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary faces Senate committee hearings on Wednesday and Thursday, with his stance on vaccines and abortion creating bipartisan opposition; only the Senate finance committee votes to advance his nomination.
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Kennedy to Retain Financial Stake in Pharma Litigation Despite HHS Nomination
President Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will retain financial interests in pharmaceutical litigation, including a 10% contingency fee in cases against Merck regarding Gardasil, even while overseeing drug policy, raising ethical concerns.
Kennedy to Retain Financial Stake in Pharma Litigation Despite HHS Nomination
President Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will retain financial interests in pharmaceutical litigation, including a 10% contingency fee in cases against Merck regarding Gardasil, even while overseeing drug policy, raising ethical concerns.
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15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination Amid Vaccine Misinformation Concerns
More than 15,000 doctors oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary due to his history of spreading vaccine misinformation, exemplified by his contribution to a Samoan measles outbreak in 2019 that killed 83 children, and plans to defund federal health agencies; his confirmation requ...
15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination Amid Vaccine Misinformation Concerns
More than 15,000 doctors oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary due to his history of spreading vaccine misinformation, exemplified by his contribution to a Samoan measles outbreak in 2019 that killed 83 children, and plans to defund federal health agencies; his confirmation requ...
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Hawaii Governor Opposes Kennedy's HHS Nomination Over Anti-Vaccine Stance
Hawaii Governor Josh Green is lobbying against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary due to Kennedy's past promotion of vaccine hesitancy, particularly during a 2019 Samoan measles outbreak, which Green argues poses a significant threat to public health.
Hawaii Governor Opposes Kennedy's HHS Nomination Over Anti-Vaccine Stance
Hawaii Governor Josh Green is lobbying against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary due to Kennedy's past promotion of vaccine hesitancy, particularly during a 2019 Samoan measles outbreak, which Green argues poses a significant threat to public health.
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GOP Senators Demand Public Commitments From Kennedy Before HHS Confirmation Vote
Several Republican senators are demanding public commitments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on abortion, vaccines, and climate change before deciding whether to support his nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary, creating uncertainty about his confirmation.
GOP Senators Demand Public Commitments From Kennedy Before HHS Confirmation Vote
Several Republican senators are demanding public commitments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on abortion, vaccines, and climate change before deciding whether to support his nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary, creating uncertainty about his confirmation.
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Widespread Opposition to Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination
More than 80 organizations oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Secretary due to his past anti-vaccine statements, launching a $250,000 ad campaign targeting key Republican senators ahead of next week's Senate confirmation hearing.
Widespread Opposition to Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination
More than 80 organizations oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Secretary due to his past anti-vaccine statements, launching a $250,000 ad campaign targeting key Republican senators ahead of next week's Senate confirmation hearing.
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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.
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.
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FDA Bans Red No. 3, Leaving Eight Synthetic Dyes in US Food Supply
The FDA banned Red No. 3 from all food products, effective January 2027; however, eight synthetic dyes remain approved for use in the US despite links to several adverse health effects, including cancer and hyperactivity, and are present in over 90% of candies, fruit snacks, and drink mixes.
FDA Bans Red No. 3, Leaving Eight Synthetic Dyes in US Food Supply
The FDA banned Red No. 3 from all food products, effective January 2027; however, eight synthetic dyes remain approved for use in the US despite links to several adverse health effects, including cancer and hyperactivity, and are present in over 90% of candies, fruit snacks, and drink mixes.
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15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination
More than 15,000 doctors signed a letter opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and promotion of conspiracy theories as making him unfit for the position; the letter was posted online by the Committee to Protect Health Ca...
15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination
More than 15,000 doctors signed a letter opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and promotion of conspiracy theories as making him unfit for the position; the letter was posted online by the Committee to Protect Health Ca...
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Moms Across America Fights for Food Safety Reform
Moms Across America is pushing for food industry reform, citing concerns about GMOs, toxins like glyphosate found in vaccines, and their impact on children's health; they've garnered bipartisan support, including from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Moms Across America Fights for Food Safety Reform
Moms Across America is pushing for food industry reform, citing concerns about GMOs, toxins like glyphosate found in vaccines, and their impact on children's health; they've garnered bipartisan support, including from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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64% Bias Score