Kennedy urged his new staff to drop any preconceived notions of who he is, but also said he wouldn’t stop asking “difficult questions” that have led to “a lot of unpopular conclusions.” ...

Yes, seasonal flu shots are still available, and no, it’s not too late to get yours. But you’d be forgiven for being confused ...

Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearings to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services. GOP Sen. Susan Collins asked RFK Jr. about his views on ...

Adam Ratner predicts the appointment of anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will impact vaccine availability and ...

While many of President Trump's Cabinet picks sparked strong public reactions, the singular appeal — and alarm — generated by ...

Vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new US health secretary on February 13, 2025. His nomination in mid-November led to a resurgence of claims that question the efficacy of ...

Hours after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged that the Department of Health and Human Services would not undergo a staff purge, it did. The Trump administration laid off half of its Epidemic Intelligence ...

Makary is a close ally of RFK Jr. and a fellow proponent of the Make America Healthy Again movement. He has been sharply critical of parts of the U.S. COVID response: He spoke out against ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as President Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services on Feb. 13, capping a contentious fight over his skepticism on vaccines ...

Cassidy is expected to challenge RFK Jr. on his vaccine skepticism and views on public health in today's confirmation hearing. RFK Jr will say he is not "anti-vaccine" when he appears in Congress ...