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Health Secretary RFK Jr. Faces Bipartisan Backlash Over Vaccine Research Defunding, Called ‘Charlatan’

Health Secretary RFK Jr. Faces Bipartisan Backlash Over Vaccine Research Defunding, Called ‘Charlatan’

Health Secretary RFK Jr. Faces Bipartisan Backlash Over Vaccine Research Defunding, Called ‘Charlatan’ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing, where he was sharply criticized by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), who labeled him a “charlatan.” The contentious hearing focused on Kennedy’s decision to cancel hundreds of millions in research funding for future mRNA vaccines, a move Cantwell argued severely undermines U.S. pandemic preparedness. Cantwell expressed grave concerns over the defunding, asserting…

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RFK Jr. Under Fire: Health Secretary Clashes with Senators Over Vaccine Policy, CDC Shake-Up

RFK Jr. Under Fire: Health Secretary Clashes with Senators Over Vaccine Policy, CDC Shake-Up

RFK Jr. Under Fire: Health Secretary Clashes with Senators Over Vaccine Policy, CDC Shake-Up Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a maelstrom of criticism and renewed calls for his resignation during a contentious Senate Finance Committee hearing on Thursday. Senators, including some who initially voted to confirm him, grilled Kennedy over his controversial actions and policy shifts in his first eight months as the nation’s top health official, leading to heated exchanges and accusations of weakening America’s public health…

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Health Secretary RFK Jr. Denies Pressuring Ousted CDC Director, Labels Claims ‘False’

Health Secretary RFK Jr. Denies Pressuring Ousted CDC Director, Labels Claims ‘False’

Health Secretary RFK Jr. Denies Pressuring Ousted CDC Director, Labels Claims ‘False’ Washington D.C. — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vehemently denied allegations that he pressured the recently ousted Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Susan Monarez, to preapprove vaccine recommendations from a newly overhauled advisory panel. The accusations, which surfaced in an opinion piece by Monarez in the Wall Street Journal, have ignited a fierce debate over the independence of the CDC…

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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Endures Fiery Senate Hearing Over CDC Turmoil and Vaccine Stance

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Endures Fiery Senate Hearing Over CDC Turmoil and Vaccine Stance

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Endures Fiery Senate Hearing Over CDC Turmoil and Vaccine Stance Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny and sharp criticism from both Democratic and Republican senators during a contentious Senate Finance Committee hearing on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The three-hour hearing focused heavily on Kennedy’s controversial leadership, particularly the recent ouster of top CDC officials and the administration’s evolving vaccine policies. Democrats, including Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and Maria Cantwell…

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RFK Jr. Faces Intense Senate Scrutiny Over CDC Turmoil and Sweeping Vaccine Policy Changes

RFK Jr. Faces Intense Senate Scrutiny Over CDC Turmoil and Sweeping Vaccine Policy Changes

RFK Jr. Faces Intense Senate Scrutiny Over CDC Turmoil and Sweeping Vaccine Policy Changes Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is currently testifying before the Senate Finance Committee today, September 4, 2025, facing a barrage of questions regarding the significant upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and his controversial overhaul of federal vaccine policy. The high-stakes hearing follows a week of dramatic events, including Kennedy’s attempt to pressure new CDC Director Susan Monarez…

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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Under Fire: Over 1,000 Staffers Demand Ouster Ahead of Senate Testimony

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Under Fire: Over 1,000 Staffers Demand Ouster Ahead of Senate Testimony

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Under Fire: Over 1,000 Staffers Demand Ouster Ahead of Senate Testimony The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is embroiled in a major crisis, with over 1,000 current and former employees publicly demanding the resignation or firing of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. An open letter, released yesterday, accuses Kennedy of “endangering the nation’s health” and points to a recent wave of upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This unprecedented…

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