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Trump taps RFK Jr. to lead HHS - Roll Call

After promising to let him "go wild" on public health agencies, President-elect Donald Trump nominates RFK Jr. for HHS secretary.

Roll Call · Nov 14, 2024

RFK Jr.'s 'MAHA' views offer clues into how health policies might change

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will let RFK Jr. “go wild” on health care.

Fortune · Nov 14, 2024

A look at those who could be on Trump’s health team short list - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to involve anti-vaccine activist and conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his next administration in some capacity, but whoever else he picks to run the major health agencies will have a major impact on the GOP health agenda of the next four years. Top…

Roll Call · Nov 7, 2024

Trump Transition Co-Chair Questions Vaccines In CNN Interview: 'Why Do You Think Vaccines Are Safe?'

Howard Lutnick sparred with host Kaitlan Collins over his claim that vaccines are not safe and are behind an increase in autism.

International Business Times · Oct 31, 2024

Kennedy hints at vast health agency overhaul if Trump elected - Roll Call

Trump vows to let RFK Jr., who has called federal agencies “sock puppets” for industry interests, "go wild" on health, food and medicines.

Roll Call · Oct 30, 2024

Kamala Harris delivers ‘closing argument’ in Washington – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2024

MAGA Ally Jim Jordan Subpoenas HHS Secretary Becerra Over Cost of Housing Unlawful Immigrants

The subpoena requires that Health and Human Services provide all relevant documents related to housing assistance for refugees, parolees, and other non-citizens

Latin Times · Oct 25, 2024

A Cuban Journalist Adjusts to Service-Sector Precarity in North Texas

My life as an immigrant is summarized as paying for a car to go to work and working to pay for that car.

Texas Observer · Oct 25, 2024

House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Biden Administration Over Housing Costs

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan subpoenas Biden-Harris administration for information on housing illegal immigrants using taxpayer funds.

Top News · Oct 24, 2024

White House rule would expand access to cost-free birth control - Roll Call

The Biden administration on Monday proposed making over-the-counter contraception available at no cost and with fewer administrative hurdles.

Roll Call · Oct 21, 2024