RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
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5 states sue Trump administration for freezing social services funding
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr. defends CDC vaccine schedule changes
The White House has taken several actions this week to reshape public health in the U.S., including issuing new dietary guidelines and advising against more childhood vaccines. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about the policy changes.
White House announces "significant reset of federal nutrition policy" with dietary guidelines
The new dietary recommendations are a part of President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda.
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
HHS freezes all child care funding to Minnesota
The Department of Health and Human Services said it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations. Jonah Kaplan has the latest.
19 states and D.C. sue HHS over effort to ban transgender care for minors
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
RFK Jr. says he'll work with agencies to wind down animal testing
Animal rights groups celebrate, but the Trump administration is light on specifics about phasing out federally funded medical testing on animals.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
RFK Jr.'s vaccine attacks focus on aluminum, without scientific backing
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that the aluminum ingredients in vaccines cause a variety of harmful reactions, from allergies to autism. Scientists say that's wrong and warn of risks if they're removed.
CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
The quiet collapse of America's reproductive health safety net
"People don't realize how much these clinics hold together the local health system until they're gone," said the head of Maine Family Planning clinics.
Documentary explores "The Rise of RFK Jr."
PBS's new Frontline documentary, "The Rise of RFK Jr.," premieres Tuesday night and explores how Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of one of the United States' most prominent Democratic families, ended up in President Trump's administration. The film's director, co-writer and co-producer Michael Kirk joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Who has received federal layoff notices?
The White House budget office says it has started handing out layoff notices to federal workers as the government shutdown reaches Day 10. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Inside the battle over vaccine injury compensation, autism and public trust
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has floated the idea of adding autism to the list of conditions covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. What would that mean?
What the research says about Tylenol and autism
As President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raise concerns about autism and the use of Tylenol by pregnant women, here's what medical research shows.
RFK Jr. testifies at tense Senate hearing
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced heated questions Thursday from Democrat and Republican senators over his vaccine policies and turmoil involving leadership at the CDC. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Polling on RFK Jr., vaccine availability
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified on Capitol Hill Thursday where he denied limiting access to vaccines. Despite his denial, CBS News polling found Americans do believe Kennedy Jr.'s policies have had an impact on vaccine availability. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, has more.
RFK Jr. faces heated questions on CDC, vaccines at Senate hearing
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
Bipartisan concern over RFK Jr., vaccines
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified Thursday before the Senate Finance Committee about his vaccine policies, trust in America's health agencies and recent shakeups at the Centers for Disease Control. Lawmakers from both parties had tough questions for Kennedy. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Doctor reacts to RFK Jr.'s Senate testimony
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday to discuss President Trump's "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports and disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Warren, RFK Jr. clash over vaccine access
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed over access to the COVID-19 shot and other vaccines. The exchange happened during Kennedy's appearance before the Senate Finance Committee.
More than 1,000 HHS staffers call on Trump to fire RFK Jr.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
CDC's new acting director faces looming decisions on vaccines
Deputy HHS secretary Jim O'Neill is also serving as acting CDC director as RFK Jr.'s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel prepares for its first meeting.
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