The Latest Breaking News from Robert F. Kennedy Jr

FDA's new playbook: Lots of media announcements but not much rulemaking

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials have repeatedly announced major changes before any new rules have been drafted

The Independent UK · May 7

Visa Delays, RFK Jr. And Anti-US Sentiment: Why International Tourists Are Avoiding The 2026 World Cup

With wait times of up to 700 days at some consulates and political tensions rising, early data shows a notably quieter international presence than organisers hoped for

International Business Times UK · May 7

RFK Jr withdraws proposal banning teens from tanning beds as skin experts warn of cancer risks

Using tanning beds can triple a person’s risk of melanoma, according to experts

The Independent UK · May 6

RFK Jr. just launched a crusade to pull antidepressants from millions, ignoring the doctors screaming about a gaping hole in his plan

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just launched a federal push to slash antidepressant prescriptions across the U.S., framing the move as a fix for overmedication. However, psychiatrists warn the plan ignores the real crisis: millions of people who can’t even get basic mental health care in the first place. The Department…

The Mary Sue · May 6

‘Physical fitness is everything’ says Trump while replacing Michelle Obama’s inclusive student health program with outdated Presidential Fitness Test

President Donald Trump has officially scrapped former First Lady Michelle Obama’s student health program and brought back the decades-old Presidential Fitness Test in U.S. schools. The move is part of his ‘Make America Healthy Again’ push, which he announced on May 5, 2026, surrounded by school kids, pro athletes, and…

The Mary Sue · May 6

Did Donald Trump Fail His Own Fitness Test? Viral Golf Putting Video Explained

Donald Trump missed two short putts at a White House event, sparking ridicule as he promotes a national fitness test.

International Business Times UK · May 6

Damned if You Do

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Reason · May 6

Abortion is still a problem for the GOP

Even this Supreme Court seems wary of efforts to restrict the abortion pill

Salon · May 6

RFK Jr. out for revenge against skeptical senator

The health secretary has beef with the GOP senator facing a tough primary.

Axios · May 6

Trump news at a glance: Marco Rubio, in White House press room, puts a spin on rising gas prices

Secretary of state says US is ‘very fortunate’ as Trump’s Iran war pushes gas price near $4.50 a gallon – key US politics stories from Tuesday, 5 May at a glance

The Guardian - US · May 6