Cassidy in a tough spot as RFK Jr. disrupts vaccine policy
The Director of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has put Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in a bit of a bind politically, largely due to Cassidy’s allegiance to President Trump and his background in medicine. Cassidy, who chairs the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, expressed his concerns about Kennedy’s views before […]
RFK Jr. Dismisses CDC vaccine panel in significant overhaul
This idea of “results” feels a bit off when we look at the failures from America’s so-called professional class. The Covid-19 pandemic really shined a light on various issues. Officials seemed to drop the ball time and time again, even when they should have known better. The lockdowns didn’t work. Masks were not as effective […]
RFK Jr. adds vaccine misinformation advocates to new ACIP members
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently introduced new members to the key vaccine advisory committee, shortly after dismissing all existing members in what he described as a “clean sweep.” The eight new voting members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Vaccination Practices (ACIP) mark a significant reduction from […]
Biden’s COVID advisor criticizes RFK Jr. for changing the vaccine panel.
Ashish Jha, a former aide to the White House Covid-19 response team under President Biden, voiced strong disapproval of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent move to dismiss all 17 experts from the CDC’s vaccine panel. Kennedy shared his reasoning in a recent Op-Ed for the Wall Street Journal, claiming that […]
RFK Jr. Declares a Total Overhaul of CDC Vaccine Advisors
HHS Director Announces Major Changes in Vaccination Committee Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Director of Health and Human Services (HHS), revealed on Monday that a “clean sweep” has taken place regarding the advisory committee overseeing children’s vaccination schedules. According to an HHS statement, all 17 current members of the committee have been dismissed. “Our goal […]
Endangered birds: RFK Jr. is the sole chance for 399 healthy ostriches facing a dire fate in Canada
Mahaman to the Rescue? Hundreds of healthy ostriches on small family farms in Canada are at risk of being culled unless U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. intervenes. “What kind of thugs would kill nearly 400 animals that you’ve raised for 35 years?” Karen Espersen and Dave Billinsky’s Universal Ostrich Farm […]
RFK Jr.’s HHS scraps $766M in deals for mRNA vaccine development amid concerns from former Biden officials
Funding Cancellation for mRNA Vaccine Development Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to halt the $766 million allocated to Moderna for the development of additional mRNA vaccines. This decision has led to significant criticism from former officials of the Biden administration. Former health officials argue that continuing the development of these vaccines is essential, […]
New York Times Fails to Remain Consistent in Critique of RFK
NYT’s Stance on Stem Cell Research and Kennedy’s Position The New York Times recently addressed stem cell research, featuring insights from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the director of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, who has personally benefited from stem cell therapy for his spasmodic dysphagia, expressed a desire to eliminate obstacles to treatment for others […]
Almost 100 House Democrats call on RFK Jr. to reinstate millions in family planning funding
Almost 100 House Democrats are urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to revive federal family planning grants amounting to tens of millions of dollars for over 12 organizations, which have been on hold for more than two months. A letter sent to Kennedy on Friday, first reported by The Hill, highlights […]
Leading CDC COVID vaccine advisor steps down after change in RFK Jr. recommendations
Several top advisors on coronavirus vaccines at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have stepped down, expressing worries about their ability to assist vulnerable populations following recent changes in recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women. In a message to a colleague, Lakshmipanagio Takopoulos described her resignation as “personal.” “My career in public […]