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Trump taps Texas’ top public health official as CDC chief medical officer

Jennifer Shuford, an infectious disease physician who oversaw the country’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years, is among a slate of CDC nominations with no apparent ties to the anti-vaccine movement.

The Texas Tribune

FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. says the US is limiting measles outbreaks better than the rest of the world

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed at his first congressional hearing in months that, under his leadership, the U.S. has limited the spread of measles better than any other country in the world

The Independent UK

You’re no John F. Kennedy: RFK Jr. repeatedly reminded in House hearing that he’s a disappointment to the family name

ANALYSIS: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s conspiracy mongering has decimated American health infrastructure. But, writes Eric Garcia, the comparisons to JFK and Camelot only expose how ill-equipped the Democratic gerontocracy is to push back against him

The Independent UK

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Democrats use Trump’s AI Jesus post to confront RFK Jr about president’s mental health

Donald Trump’s top health official says ‘very, very sane’ president was showing ‘love and compassion’ with threat to destroy Iranian civilization

The Independent UK

RFK Jr says Trump is ‘most sane’ president after being asked about invoking 25th Amendment

Robert F Kennedy Jr has insisted that there has not been a president "more sane" than Donald Trump as he testified before House lawmakers on Friday (17 April).

The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert on Trump’s Vatican feud: ‘Damn, the pope just read you for filth’

Late-night hosts reacted to Trump’s plans for a triumphal arch, high gas prices and RFK Jr’s odd interest in roadkill

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr. distances himself from measles outbreak, bashes Tylenol study

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought to distance himself from U.S. measles outbreaks on Friday at a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing on the administration’s fiscal 2027 budget request. The hearing, part of Kennedy’s weeklong tour of Congress on the budget, was relatively light on…

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The Guardian - US

Inside the CDC’s leadership vacuum: work at a ‘standstill’ and low morale as 80% of top posts remain vacant

Current and ex-officials at the CDC warn Americans’ health security in danger under RFK Jr’s direction

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr. Hearing Video Goes Viral – Secretary Struggles to Turn Page as Hands Shake in Tense Testimony

A video of RFK Jr. struggling with notes during a congressional hearing has gone viral, sparking speculation about his health. No official explanation has been provided for his visible shaking.

International Business Times UK

Trump nominates Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director

In a social media post, Trump described Schwartz as ‘incredibly talented’

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. faces barrage from Democrats in House hearings

Kennedy doubled down on some of his most controversial moves, but also gave some ground on measles.

Axios

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general to lead CDC

The CDC has been without a permanent political leader since Susan Monarez was fired in August.

Axios

RFK Jr accused of ‘dangerous conspiracy theories’ at heated budget hearing

Trump ally grilled by lawmakers over ‘terrible decisions’ on vaccines, public health and funding cuts to key programs

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RFK Jr. grilled by Congress over dismantling public health policy and hanging out with Kid Rock

Democrats and even one Republican with an autistic son criticize Robert Kennedy’s messaging around vaccination and public health misinformation

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr and podcast guest suggest food is affordable in the US – despite rising costs

Health secretary and chef Robert Irvine claim Americans could eat healthier and more cheaply if they shopped better

Latin Times

(VIDEO) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says He Never Called for Black Children to Be 'Re-Parented' :There is a Recording

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. turned a House hearing on health policy and the Trump administration's proposed 2027 budget into one of the sharpest Capitol Hill clashes of the day on Thursday after he denied ever saying Black children taking ADHD medication should be "re-parented," only…

The Independent UK

RFK Jr chuckles when asked about stunning raccoon admission

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was questioned by lawmakers during a congressional hearing about his vaccine policies and proposed budget cuts.

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Trump taps former deputy surgeon general Schwartz to lead CDC

President Donald Trump on Thursday selected Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general and medical doctor, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he announced on Truth Social. Schwartz, who will require Senate confirmation, was deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term and is a retired rear admiral in…

The Independent UK

Congresswoman blasts RFK for anti-vaxx messaging while ‘hanging out shirtless in a hot tub with Kid Rock’

A California Democrat has criticized Robert F Kennedy Jr for his remarks about vaccines, accusing the Health and Human Services Secretary of having the wrong priorities.

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr once cut penis off ‘road-killed raccoon’ in New York, new book reveals

Health secretary in a diary entry said his kids were in the car as he cut off animal’s genitals in 2001 to ‘study them later’

The Independent UK

Dems blame kids dying on RFK’s ‘conspiracy theories’ about public health

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The Independent UK

Trump claims gas prices are ‘not very high’ as he heads to Las Vegas for ‘tax day’ roundtable: Live updates

The president also reignited his feud with Pope Leo over the Iran war — a conflict the pontiff has repeatedly condemned

Axios

Kennedy returns to Capitol Hill with clout diminished

Kennedy is expected to face a gauntlet of questions about vaccines, autism and other hot-button issues.

The Independent UK

New book claims RFK Jr ‘cut off raccoon’s private parts as children sat in car’

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