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A former NIH official says she was removed after clashes over vaccines, accusing RFK Jr. and his deputies of posing "a substantial and specific danger to public health and safety."
The upheaval sparked by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism has now spread beyond the CDC to the agency that funds vaccine research. Dr. Jeanne Marazzo, former acting director for the National Institutes of Health, says she was ousted after speaking up about the importance of childhood flu vaccines.
Florida's surgeon general has confirmed his office did not conduct any analysis to project how removing school vaccine requirements would impact children in the state. The rollback of some vaccine rules is expected to take effect in the next 90 days. It comes as vaccination rates nationwide are decreasing. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to discuss what's at stake.
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services will release a report soon suggesting that pregnant women's use of Tylenol might be linked to autism. Dr. Franziska Haydanek, an obstetrician and gynecologist, joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the research says.
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said his department did not do any data analysis on how a change in vaccine rules could affect outbreaks of diseases like measles, polio or whooping cough.
Dr. Timothy Johnson has a message for a fellow doctor, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who'd promised oversight of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Four physicians, who resigned from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in protest against the firing of the CDC's director by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., tell Robert Costa they believe the Health and Human Services Secretary is jeopardizing the public health infrastructure of our nation. They also argue the CDC's new COVID vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women are "completely not based in any evidence that world experts agree on."
Students have long been required to receive vaccinations for once-common childhood illnesses like polio and measles. What if that changes?
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.
Lawmakers grilled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about changes he has made since taking office. Unlike the usual partisan show, the pointed questioning came from both parties. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
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.
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.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Sen. Maggie Hassan, a Democrat from New Hampshire, got into a heated exchange during a Senate Finance Committee hearing. Kennedy accused Hassan of making things up when confronting him about vaccines, to which she responded, "Sometimes when you make an accusation, it's kind of a confession."
Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, pointed out some contradictory statements HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made and asked him to clarify his stance on Operation Warp Speed and explain why he fired the CDC director.
GOP Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming said he's "deeply concerned" about HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s approach to vaccine recommendations. During the Senate hearing, Barrasso questioned Kennedy about his next steps on approaching vaccine guidance.
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.
Officials in Florida say they plan to be the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates for kids. The move could end vaccination requirements for shots like measles, chicken pox, polio and Hepatitis B. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Large majorities say COVID vaccines should be more available to those who want them, but many say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are making vaccines less available.
Governor Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo have announced that Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, making it the first in the nation to do so. It comes amid nationwide confusion over conflicting vaccine recommendations from the federal government. Skyler Henry has details.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify Thursday before senators eager to ask him about the shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Republican Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas joins "The Takeout" to discuss the firing of the CDC director and more.
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.
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.
The Trump administration's major shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has several health care workers concerned, with the next meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices weeks away. Dr. Monica Gandhi, director of the UCSF Center for AIDS Research, joins CBS News to weigh in on the situation.
A former top CDC official who resigned this week is blasting Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying his policies on vaccines "do not reflect scientific reality." Nancy Cordes has more on a tumultuous week at America's public health agency.
It's unclear when or even if top Iranian officials will come to Pakistan for peace talks just a day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires.
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
The referendum is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.
The disappearances and deaths of 10 government workers tied to nuclear or space technology have sparked speculation online. President Trump said the cases are "hopefully, coincidence."
After KFF Health News reported that the Trump administration is seeking federal workers' medical records, Democratic lawmakers are insisting that the Office of Personnel Management drop its request.
The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.
The Russian mission included two supersonic Tu-22M3s, as well as about 10 fighters, the French detachment said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh — but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.
The so-called bellwether case is part of a broader group of sexual assault lawsuits filed against Uber in multiple jurisdictions around the country and is the third to go to trial.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh — but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.
The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
The Russian mission included two supersonic Tu-22M3s, as well as about 10 fighters, the French detachment said.
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
It's unclear when or even if top Iranian officials will come to Pakistan for peace talks just a day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires.
The crash, following an operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab, has reignited a debate over U.S. involvement in Mexican security operations.
Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
"Matlock" stars Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter join CBS News with more clues ahead of the show's season finale.
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is expected on Monday to charge singer-songwriter D4vd with murder, seven months after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas' body was found in a car that he owned. The 21-year-old musician was arrested last week. Matt Gutman reports.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced he is stepping down from his leadership role running one of the world's biggest companies. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins CBS News with more details.
Tim Cook, who has been with Apple for nearly three decades and has served as the company's CEO for 15 years, will step down in September and stay on as chairman. The tech giant announced Monday who will replace Cook. Jo Ling Kent reports.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
After 15 years, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO. Starting in September, Cook will be the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors. New York Times technology correspondent Mike Isaac joins CBS News to discuss.
A new book called "Screen People" argues that's what society has become: a people defined by screens, what we do with those screens and how we present ourselves on those screens. Author Megan Garber joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Singer and songwriter D4vd is facing several charges linked to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. CBS News' Matt Gutman has the latest.
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein will be in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday for trial. He is accused of third-degree rape. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
A Canadian tourist was killed, and 13 others were injured, during a shooting at the popular Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico, officials confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Singer D4vd pleaded not guilty Monday to first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. If convicted he could face the death penalty.
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Voters in Virginia are headed to the polls on Tuesday for a special redistricting vote as part of a nationwide battle between Democrats and Republicans to control the House. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
Singer and songwriter D4vd is facing several charges linked to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. CBS News' Matt Gutman has the latest.
Virginia's redistricting efforts are up for a vote on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to become the next Federal Reserve chairman, appeared before lawmakers for his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Warsh began his opening statement saying "America's economic growth potential is rising as we sit here today."
Jacqui Gifford, the editor-in-chief for Travel + Leisure, breaks down how the Iran war is impacting travel and how to get the best bang for your buck on your summer vacations.