RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback

November 15, 2024 - 12:22pm EST
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RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite controversial views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds.

Jan 22 - 9:46pm EST

RFK Jr. plans to keep collecting referral fees in lawsuits against the drug company Merck even if confirmed as HHS secretary, according to new filings with the Office of Government Ethics.

Jan 22 - 6:58pm EST

Trump's executive action stating that the U.S. government will now recognize only two sexes - male and female -- takes aim at what it describes as "gender ideology extremism."

Jan 22 - 6:53pm EST

Federal agencies had a Wednesday deadline to place employees of DEIA offices on paid leave -- and to take down any of mention of DEIA programs and initiatives from agency websites and social media.

Jan 22 - 6:53pm EST

Federal agencies had a Wednesday deadline to place employees of DEIA offices on paid leave -- and to take down any of mention of DEIA programs and initiatives from agency websites and social media.

Jan 22 - 5:25pm EST

The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature.

Jan 22 - 5:25pm EST

The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature.

Jan 22 - 1:11pm EST

It is unclear how much impact economic penalties would have on the Russian government, since they already face various sanctions imposed by the previous administration.

Jan 22 - 12:36pm EST

President Trump signed a "national energy emergency" that gives his administration new powers to boost fossil fuel development around the country.

Jan 22 - 8:05am EST

Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.