Tag: RFK
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Dr. Deborah Birx says she is “excited” for data-driven discussions in RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings
Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus response coordinator, said Sunday she is “excited” for the data on key health issues that will surface in Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for Health and Human secretary who has spread false information on vaccines and autism. “I’m actually excited…
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Dr. Deborah Birx says she is “excited” for data discussions in RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings
Dr. Deborah Birx says she is “excited” for data discussions in RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Deborah Birx, who served as White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in the first Trump administration, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that while Robert F. Kennedy has sprouted debunked conspiracy theories about…
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RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers
RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Denver-based fracking company CEO Chris Wright to be his Energy secretary. Ali Bauman reports on congressional reaction to some of his other picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth and former…
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Doctor explains how RFK Jr.’s plans could affect Americans’ health
Doctor explains how RFK Jr.’s plans could affect Americans’ health – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has followed through with his campaign promise to pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. He is known for falsely claiming that vaccines cause autism and other health issues.…
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Anti-abortion groups divided over RFK Jr., after Pence objects to Trump’s pick
Two conservative groups opposing abortion rights announced Friday they support President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, after former Vice President Mike Pence criticized the selection over abortion concerns. If confirmed to the position, Kennedy would have sweeping authority over a number of agencies…
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What Trump’s choice of RFK Jr. could mean for public health
What Trump’s choice of RFK Jr. could mean for public health – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has a history of making false claims about vaccine safety, and wants to remove fluoride from…
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What to know about RFK Jr.’s stances on key health issues and what he could do at HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is coming into the nomination process in an unusual position: a long list of his own policy priorites separate from the president-elect’s, and a public promise by Trump to let him “go wild” on his ideas. CBS News medical…
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Trump taps RFK Jr. as HHS secretary
Trump taps RFK Jr. as HHS secretary – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, who ended his longshot independent presidential bid and endorsed Trump, has a history of being a…
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Why Trump chose RFK Jr. for HHS secretary
Why Trump chose RFK Jr. for HHS secretary – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary came following several other controversial choices for Cabinet members. Caitlin Huey-Burns takes a look at the president-elect’s decision-making process. Be the first to know Get browser…
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FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.
The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccines official says he hopes to find common ground with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was picked Thursday by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Department of Health and Human Services. “What I would ask of him is that he keep an open mind. We’re happy to try to…