Many HHS employees urge Kennedy to address misinformation following the CDC shooting
Over 750 current and former staff members of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are urging Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to cease “spreading inaccurate health information” and to protect public health officials. This comes in light of the recent shootings at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters. A letter […]
Chris Pratt shares with Bill Maher his hopes for RFK Jr. to be successful as HHS secretary.
Chris Pratt Discusses RFK Jr. with Bill Maher Actor Chris Pratt recently joined comedian Bill Maher for a conversation about Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr., highlighting some hopes for progress on bipartisan issues. Pratt expressed optimism about RFK Jr.’s potential accomplishments, particularly in addressing harmful substances in children’s food, suggesting a broad support […]
Judge prevents HHS from providing Medicaid data to immigration authorities
Federal Judge Blocks Use of Medicaid Data for Immigration Enforcement A federal judge has directed the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to avoid sharing personal information of Medicaid registrants, like home addresses, with immigration officials. Judge Vince Chhabria, appointed by Obama, issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from […]
HHS reinstates inactive childhood vaccine safety committee
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the reactivation of a long-standing task force focused on the safety of childhood vaccinations. This move comes in response to pressure from anti-vaccine groups linked to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a statement released on Thursday, HHS outlined that the task force will concentrate on […]
Sen. Bill Cassidy criticizes the halt of mRNA vaccine development by HHS
Senator Bill Cassidy Criticizes HHS’s Shift in Vaccine Funding Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana has expressed his disapproval regarding the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) decision to redirect funds originally allocated for mRNA vaccine development. He believes that this shift aligns with former President Donald Trump’s goal of restoring the nation’s health. The […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Declares HHS Is Ending mRNA Development Contracts
HHS Cancels mRNA Vaccine Development Investments U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Tuesday the decision to cancel investments and contracts related to mRNA vaccine development. “There’s a department within HHS known as the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Agency, or BARDA,” Kennedy Jr. explained. “BARDA is at the […]
HHS ends mRNA vaccine development program under BARDA
HHS Announces Changes to mRNA Vaccine Development The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled plans to regulate the development of mRNA vaccines, particularly through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Agency (BARDA). This initiative involves the cancellation and scaling back of various contracts and solicitations. This decision follows a comprehensive evaluation […]
HHS ends $500M mRNA vaccine agreements and reallocates funds to ‘safer’ methods
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Tuesday that it is canceling 22 contracts related to the development of mRNA vaccines, amounting to nearly $500 million. This move is part of the government’s efforts through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Agency (BARDA), which focuses on advancing scientific research, including vaccines and […]
Warren asks the nominee for HHS general counsel about vaccines and abortion.
On Thursday, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) questioned how West Virginia Senator Mike Stuart’s (R) views on vaccines and abortion might influence his role as a potential advisor to the Department of Health and Human Services. Stuart has shown support for state bills allowing exemptions under West Virginia’s School Vaccination Policy. He identifies himself as “non-sided […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lets go of two senior HHS staff in a leadership reshuffle
Leadership Changes at HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Director of Health and Human Services, has terminated the employment of two of his senior aides. This includes Chief of Staff Heather Frick Melanson and Deputy Chief of Staff Hannah Anderson, who are no longer listed on the Department’s leadership webpage. A spokesperson for HHS confirmed […]