Health And Human Services

Hiltzik: RFK Jr.'s views on autism show that anti-science myths are rampant at the agency he leads
RFK Jr.'s autism claims stir controversy, raising concerns over pseudoscience at HHS.


Many in the autism community says RFK Jr. is pushing harmful and regressive rhetoric about who they are
RFK Jr.'s autism remarks spark backlash from advocates, families, and experts.


RFK Jr. has a goal to study what's 'behind' autism by September. How realistic is it?
RFK Jr. pledges to identify autism causes by September, experts question timeline.


Kennedy calls rising US autism rates 'alarming'
US autism rates rise; Health Sec. Kennedy vows to find environmental causes

Trump signs directive on lowering drug prices even as he seeks tariffs on pharmaceuticals
Trump's executive order targets drug prices, Medicare costs, and healthcare reforms.


RFK Jr’s long, complicated history with the measles vaccines
HHS Sec. RFK Jr. backs measles vaccine, sparking controversy over past anti-vax stance


RFK Jr. announces HHS will undertake ‘massive testing and research effort’ to find the cause of autism – by September
HHS launches major autism cause study; vaccine link debunked but reexplored.


Protesters gather in Salt Lake City as part of nationwide movement against Trump
Thousands protest Trump policies in nationwide Hands Off rallies.

GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'deserved' it
Sen. Banks calls ex-HHS worker 'clown' in viral video, sparks backlash


RFK Jr.'s 10,000 Health Job Cuts: CDC, FDA, Medicare And Medicaid Services Reportedly Affected
HHS to cut 10,000 jobs, restructure divisions amid major overhaul


RFK Jr. Cutting 10K Jobs at HHS: Report
HHS to Cut 10,000 Jobs Amid Federal Budget Overhaul


Trump Says Student Loans Will Be Managed By Small Business Administration, Not Education Department
Trump moves to dismantle Education Dept, shifts responsibilities to other agencies


Millions spent by Biden on COVID 'vaccine hesitancy' campaign slashed by Trump NIH: report
NIH to terminate vaccine hesitancy grants, shifts funding priorities


How Americans' changing views on health paved the way for RFK Jr.
RFK Jr. poised for HHS role amid vaccine skepticism concerns


RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation: Republican Senator Votes For Kennedy Last Minute—But Refutes Vaccine Claims
Senate panel backs RFK Jr. for HHS, despite vaccine controversy


What To Watch For During RKF Jr.’s HHS Confirmation Hearings
RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination scrutinized for vaccine and health policies


Biden's HHS secretary warns against implications of preemptive pardon for Fauci, others
Biden considers pardons amid backlash; Becerra warns against misuse

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