4 d. ago WATCH: Sen. Warren grills HHS Sec. Kennedy on COVID vaccines and CDC director ouster

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren accused HHS Secretary RFK Jr. of turning back on his statements during his confirmation hearing that he would not take away vaccines for Americans who want them.

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4 d. ago HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to face Senate panel after CDC turmoil

Health and Humans Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday amid controversy over his firing of CDC director Susan Monarez.

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4 d. ago Watch: RFK Jr. testifies about U.S. heath policy amid turmoil at CDC

Democratic lawmakers and more than a thousand current and former HHS staff say Kennedy's actions are endangering America's health. Kennedy says he came to clean house and he's delivering.

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4 d. ago Watch: RFK Jr. testifies about U.S. health policy amid turmoil at CDC

Democratic lawmakers and more than a thousand current and former HHS staff say Kennedy's actions are endangering America's health. Kennedy says he came to clean house and he's delivering.

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5 d. ago RFK Jr. details how he plans on restoring public trust in the CDC in new op

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the CDC's loss of public trust and outlined his plan to restore the agency's effectiveness in a Tuesday op-ed with The Wall Street Journal.

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5 d. ago More than 1,000 HHS workers demand Kennedy resignation over CDC director firing and agency changes

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing calls to resign from current and former HHS employees after his removal of CDC director Susan Monarez.

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7 d. ago Previous CDC directors accuse RFK Jr. of endangering all Americans in NY Times essay

Nine former CDC leaders criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's dismissal of agency director Susan Monarez after she refused to limit vaccine availability, calling his actions unprecedented.

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1 week ago COVID vaccine guidance has changed — again. A doctor tackles your questions

The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines, but they come with restrictions. NPR wants to know your questions about the new guidance.

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1 week ago It's been a week of chaos at the CDC. Here are 5 things to know

Here's your recap of what happened in the leadership shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week.

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1 week ago Deputy HHS secretary selected as acting CDC director, Washington Post reports

Deputy HHS secretary selected as acting CDC director, Washington Post reports  Reuters

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1 week ago RFK Jr warns CDC 'in trouble,' promises fixes as director refuses to step down

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signals major changes at the CDC as Director Susan Monarez refuses to leave following her removal from the position.

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1 week ago Showdown at CDC as director refuses to resign, amid pressure from HHS

Susan Monarez, the recently sworn-in director of the CDC, has been ousted just four weeks after being confirmed by the Senate.

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1 week ago CDC Director Susan Monarez ousted 4 weeks after being confirmed, HHS says

Susan Monarez, the recently sworn-in director of the CDC, has been ousted just four weeks after being confirmed by the Senate.

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2 w. ago HHS, CDC confirm human New World screwworm case in the United States

HHS, CDC confirm human New World screwworm case in the United States  MEAT+POULTRY

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2 w. ago Rare human case of New World screwworm identified in United States after travel from El Salvador

Rare human case of New World screwworm identified in United States after travel from El Salvador  KTBS 3

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2 w. ago United States Faces First Human Case of New World Screwworm as Maryland Traveler Brings Threat from Guatemala

United States Faces First Human Case of New World Screwworm as Maryland Traveler Brings Threat from Guatemala  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago After the CDC shooting, federal workers pressure RFK Jr. for more protections

More than 750 current and former HHS employees signed a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. demanding he stop spreading inaccurate information and guarantee the safety of the workforce.

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2 w. ago After the CDC shooting, federal workers demand more protections from HHS Secretary

More than 750 current and former HHS employees signed a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding he stop spreading inaccurate information and guarantee the safety of the workforce.

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2 w. ago After the CDC shooting, federal workers demand more protections from RFK Jr.

More than 750 current and former HHS employees signed a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. insisting he stop spreading inaccurate information and guarantee the safety of the workforce.

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2 w. ago Cattle groups react to USDA announcement of plans to protect the United States from New World screwworm

Cattle groups react to USDA announcement of plans to protect the United States from New World screwworm  DRGNews

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