HHS, Trump and RFK Jr

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.
RFK Jr. HHS Cabinet Nomination: Trump’s Pick Gets High Marks In New Poll
RFK Jr. is controversial due to his vaccine skepticism, but nearly half of Americans backed him for HHS secretary.
What Are RFK Jr.’s Plans As HHS Secretary for Trump?
As HHS secretary, Kennedy has the authority, working with the FDA commissioner, to reorganize the agency without congressional approval. He says he wants to fully eliminate “entire departments” at the FDA, listing as a top target the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, which he says can’t be trusted to do its job.
‘He's not a manager’: Former RFK Jr. staffers on how he'd run HHS
Kennedy Jr. gets confirmed as secretary for President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Health and Human Services, it will be the biggest job he's ever had. And some of his former campaign staffers question whether he’s up for the challenge.
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RFK Jr. should not run HHS. Or anything else big or important | R. Bruce Anderson
It's hard to believe that any one person could “head” this agency effectively, much less someone with no administrative experience or medical training.
How RFK Jr. could impact vaccines as Trump's HHS secretary
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements​ about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Republicans open to RFK Jr. at HHS despite abortion-rights stance
Senate Republicans are signaling that they are open to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) despite his long-standing support of abortion rights and concerns emanating from anti-abortion voices about his selection.
'I have no idea': RFK Jr.’s former staffers question his ability to run a federal agency
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), though even Kennedy's supportive former campaign staffers aren't sure he has the leadership skills to run one of the largest federal agencies.
What would RFK Jr.'s food policies mean for consumers?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President-elect Trump's choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has definite ideas about making changes to the
The Biden Administration Made A Big Decision On Ozempic, But RFK Jr. Could Tank It
Whether millions gain access to breakthrough anti-obesity treatments may depend on Kennedy, Mehmet Oz and other key players ...
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. credits heroin for improving his performance in school
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has credited heroin with previously helping him improve his performance in school, according to a ...
Donald Trump and RFK Jr. aim to shake up America’s broken healthcare system
If they commit to supporting long-proven safe vaccinations while increasing transparency and freedom to make choices on newer ...
RFK Jr. nomination to HHS slammed by Mike Pence over abortion rights stance
Donald Trump's selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Health and Human Services secretary drew opposition from former ...
Jim O’Neill selected to lead HHS alongside RFK Jr. as deputy
President-elect Trump’s choice for deputy secretary of Health and Human Services is Jim O’Neill, an investor and historically ...
Dave Weldon, Trump's CDC pick, could bolster an RFK Jr. anti-vaccine agenda
As President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the CDC, Dave Weldon, a former congressman from Florida and a physician, is ...
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Can Someone Please Explain to Me Why RFK Jr. Matters?
Sensible people are worried about what will happen if RFK Jr. is confirmed as secretary of health and human services.
Tyler Cowen: RFK Jr. could put the economy at risk
President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his choice to be secretary of Health and Human ...