Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

President Trump and his Science Czar Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposed federal rules requiring NIH grant applications to avoid 235 disfavored terms, causing delays and administrative limbo for scientific research. The Nature article highlights concerns over political interference in scientific funding, with terms like 'climate change' and 'diversity' flagged for review.

The EPA administrator Lee Zeldin promised a formal 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) agenda to address health concerns like harmful chemicals but has not released it despite repeated assurances. Activists, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s allies, express frustration over the delay and the EPA's deregulatory actions, which they argue prioritize corporate profits over public health.

The Environmental Protection Agency's promised Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda, which included protections against harmful chemicals, has not been released despite repeated assurances. Activists, including molecular toxicologist Alexandra Muñoz and Kelly Ryerson, express frustration over the EPA's regulatory rollbacks and lack of progress on health priorities. The Trump administration's EPA has pursued deregulation, including proposals to overturn climate change health findings and loosen pollution limits, while touting actions activists claim are insufficient.

The EPA's promised Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda has not been released despite repeated assurances, frustrating activists who argue the agency is prioritizing deregulation over public health. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has shifted focus to ongoing efforts rather than a formal report, while activists like Kelly Ryerson and Alexandra Muñoz criticize the administration's rollback of environmental protections and lack of action on harmful chemicals.

Two lawmakers urged the CDC to track vitamin K shot refusals for newborns after a ProPublica report highlighted preventable deaths linked to the refusal. The vitamin K shot, routine since 1961, is being declined by some families due to medical mistrust and misinformation, but federal and state agencies do not track refusal rates or related bleeding cases.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to create a list of specific injuries presumed to result from COVID-19 vaccines to streamline compensation for affected individuals. The proposed rule aims to simplify the process for people claiming injuries from the vaccines.

Bipartisan lawmakers urged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to implement strict hospice reporting rules to prevent discrimination and coercion in medically assisted suicide. They warned that older adults and people with disabilities risk being pressured to end their lives.

A study found that Medicaid patients receiving home-delivered, medically tailored meals had 31% fewer hospitalizations and 20% fewer ER visits, with per-person health costs decreasing by $3,433. The program, offered in states like Massachusetts, is part of a 'food is medicine' movement aimed at improving health outcomes through nutrition.

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to compile a list of injuries presumed to be caused by Covid-19 vaccines, enabling individuals to seek government compensation. He criticizes vaccines for lacking adequate safety testing and aims to overhaul a program that compensates those injured by federally recommended vaccines. Experts are monitoring which conditions may be included on the list.

Trump administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., urged pharmaceutical leaders in a private meeting to bring production of essential medications back to the U.S. The discussion focused on strengthening U.S. control over supply chains for 86 medicines deemed essential by the health department’s Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.

Mollie Engelhart, a MAHA-aligned farmer, hosted a retreat for pro-MAHA leaders but expressed disillusionment with the Trump administration's support for Bayer's Roundup. The administration's backing of Roundup, including an executive order labeling glyphosate-based herbicides as critical to national security, has caused tension with MAHA-aligned supporters who expected stronger action on chemical-laden food systems.

An Idaho woman, Andrea Shaw, faces two counts of first-degree murder after allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins in May 2025. She previously claimed the twins died after receiving vaccinations and appeared on an anti-vaccine group's show. Medical experts have stated the vaccines involved are safe and effective.

Andrea Shaw, a 23-year-old mother from Idaho, was arrested on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, who died in May 2025. Days after their deaths, Shaw and her husband appeared on a podcast produced by the anti-vaccine organization Children’s Health Defense, suggesting the twins’ deaths were linked to vaccinations.

Andrea Shaw, 23, was charged with first-degree murder for the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, who died in May 2025. She and her husband appeared on a podcast suggesting the twins' deaths were linked to vaccinations, produced by Children’s Health Defense, an anti-vaccine organization formerly led by current U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Andrea Shaw, 23, was arrested on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, who died in May 2025. She and her husband appeared on a podcast by an anti-vaccine organization, suggesting the twins' deaths were linked to vaccination. Police cited a lengthy investigation leading to her arrest, and her attorney claims the deaths were vaccine-related.

Republicans surpassed Democrats as Louisiana's largest registered voter group for the first time as of July 1, 2025, with 1.064 million GOP registrations versus 1.062 million Democrats. Democratic officials allege a voter purge campaign, which Republican Secretary of State Nancy Landry's office denied, stating inactive voters were not removed. The shift reflects broader GOP gains in the state, including control of the legislature and governor's office.

An Idaho mother, Andrea Shaw, faces two counts of first-degree murder after allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins in May 2025. She previously claimed the children died after vaccinations on an anti-vaccine group's show, which is linked to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Medical experts dispute her claims, stating the vaccines are safe. Shaw is also a plaintiff in a federal lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled meetings of the United States Preventive Services Task Force in July, November, and March. The panel was blocked from convening under his leadership.

An Idaho mother, Andrea Shaw, was charged with first-degree murder after her twin 18-month-old children were found dead in May 2025. She previously claimed the twins died following vaccinations and appeared on a podcast by an anti-vaccine group. The indictment alleges suffocation as the cause of death.

Dr. Debra Houry, former chief medical officer at the CDC, criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for causing irreparable harm to the agency. She expressed concerns about the direction of the CDC under his leadership.

J.D. Vance's 2016 essay in The Atlantic analyzed Donald Trump's appeal, attributing it to social decline and cultural trauma in working-class communities. The article critiques the Trump presidency for failing to address economic and health care issues, citing tariff-driven price increases, lost manufacturing jobs, and cuts to health agencies like the NIH and USAID.

Debra Houry resigned in protest after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired Susan Monarez. The resignation was discussed in an interview with Margaret Brennan on CBS News.

The article discusses increased health risks from more frequent and intense heat waves in the U.S. and details the revival of the presidential fitness test, which includes core strength, cardio, and upper-body strength categories with age and gender benchmarks.

Whey protein, once primarily used by bodybuilders, is now in high demand, leading to supply challenges for US producers. Tony Meives transitioned his family's cheese business to focus on whey protein production. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, declared the 'war on protein' over, signaling a shift in dietary trends.

The presidential fitness test, reintroduced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to promote youth health and combat chronic disease, is viewed by experts as a positive step but not a standalone solution. Experts emphasize the need for additional strategies to sustain children's interest in physical activity and avoid negative associations with exercise.

A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia is suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the policy unlawfully restricts access to healthcare. The lawsuit challenges an Interim Final Rule (IFR) requiring individuals to prove exemptions for work, volunteer, or education mandates, which the states claim violates federal law and Congress' intent.

A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia is suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the policy unlawfully restricts access to healthcare. The lawsuit challenges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Interim Final Rule (IFR), which mandates documentation for exemptions to work, volunteer, or education requirements for Medicaid enrollees. The rule, effective in January 2027, would require able-bodied individuals to work 20 hours weekly while enrolled in free healthcare.

FDA career scientists have determined there is insufficient evidence to support peptides under consideration for production by compounding, countering HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to expand access to these substances.

A CDC scientist used emails to demand changes and criticize agency leaders, sometimes copying the HHS secretary, as revealed by recently released CDC emails.

Tensions erupted in an Oval Office meeting between President Trump, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and farming representatives over an executive order promoting alternatives to conventional pesticides. The debate highlighted conflicting priorities: MAHA's push to reduce pesticide use to protect public health versus farming groups' concerns about economic impacts and food safety.

The Trump administration's recent actions, including shifting special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and lowering barriers for institutionalizing people with disabilities, have drawn criticism from advocates. These moves are seen as a potential regression to institutionalizing individuals with disabilities, contradicting decades of progress toward community integration and inclusive education.

The Trump administration's recent actions, including shifting special education oversight to the Health and Human Services Department led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the Department of Justice lowering barriers to institutionalizing people with disabilities, have raised concerns among advocates. Critics argue these moves signal a return to the 'medical model' of disability, which views disabilities as defects rather than differences requiring accommodation.

The Trump administration's actions, including shifting special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and lowering barriers to institutionalizing people with disabilities, have raised concerns among advocates about a regression toward marginalizing disabled individuals. Critics argue these moves align with a 'medical model' of disability, contradicting decades of progress toward inclusive education and community living.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces the return of a gym-class challenge following Donald Trump's reinstatement of the Presidential Fitness Test awards.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responded to Senator Bill Cassidy's claims that he broke promises regarding a government health website's description of vaccines and autism and public health policy guardrails, asserting he has kept all promises.

The Trump administration is accused of downplaying alcohol's health risks and obstructing research and prevention efforts, while favoring the alcohol industry. The Make America Healthy Again movement, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has largely ignored alcohol despite it causing more annual deaths than opioids and infectious diseases combined. Key actions include burying a report on light drinking risks, cutting staff at a federal substance-use agency, closing CDC's alcohol program, and removing moderate-drinking warnings from dietary guidelines and the NIAAA website.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed GOP Senator Bill Cassidy's criticism that he is breaking promises, stating during a meeting about a month ago that the accusations are untrue. Kennedy made these remarks while speaking to NewsNation's Anna Kooiman in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Pennsylvania has joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's Medicaid work requirement rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The lawsuit argues the new requirements, which mandate community engagement and work hours for Medicaid benefits, will cause harm and complexity for states to implement.

Arkansas is proceeding with a ban on using SNAP benefits for candy and soda starting Wednesday, despite a federal judge's recent ruling that similar restrictions in other states violated federal law. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders cited public health concerns, including obesity and diabetes, as justification for the policy.

Arkansas will implement a ban on using SNAP benefits to purchase candy and soda despite a recent court ruling that invalidated similar restrictions in other states. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders cited public health concerns, including obesity and diabetes, as the rationale for the policy.