Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Ethics/CorruptionHealthcareTechnology/Privacy

RFK Jr’s podcast has glimmers of his old show – will he address health issues differently?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a new podcast as Health Secretary that critics say aligns with administration rhetoric over health policy.

Roll Call

Budget/SpendingImmigrationEconomy

This week: Senate girds for budget vote-a-rama in busy week for Congress

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to testify before Senate committees regarding the president's fiscal 2027 budget request.

46%·54%

TheWrap

Apr 4

Dr. Oz Shrugs Off Noem and Bondi Oustings, Says He and RFK Jr. Aren’t Worried | Video

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was cited by Dr. Oz as being unconcerned about his standing within the administration.

Mar 23

Nominee for Ambassador to Hungary Co-Owns a Nursing Home That’s Suing the Trump Administration Over Medicare Payments

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a named defendant in the lawsuit filed by Landa's company to stop Medicare recoupment.

Ethics/CorruptionHealthcareCriminal Justice

33%·67%

ZeroHedge

Apr 13

Biden FDA Knew About COVID Vaccine Stroke Risk And Kept Americans In The Dark

Senator Johnson sent a formal letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. detailing the investigation's findings.

Mercola.com

Mar 3

CDC Adjusts Childhood Vaccine Guidelines — Here's What's Changing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the revised schedule aligns U.S. recommendations with international consensus and strengthens informed consent.

56%·44%

Feb 18

Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has overseen the removal of FDA warnings against unproven autism treatments and overhauled related advisory panels.

47%·53%

▼Bad Look

The Nerd Stash

Pennsylvania Rep. Summer Lee Confronts RFK Jr. at D.C. Hearing: ‘How We Could Solve The Black Maternal Mortality Crisis If We Can’t Say Black?’

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the removal of DEI-related language from federal health programs as a measure to end division.

KYMA+1

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionHealthcare

Former U.S. Surgeon General on President Trump’s pick for leading the CDC and Tylenol

Secretary Kennedy was criticized by health experts and a fellow Republican for making unsupported claims about Tylenol and autism.

14%·86%

vermontbiz.com

Ethics/CorruptionHealthcareEconomy

Welch: 'TrumpRx is a fraud'

Secretary Kennedy defended TrumpRx as focusing on the most common drugs while committing to work on international pricing legislation.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionEconomy

meidasplus.com

Apr 21

Today in Politics, Bulletin 354. 4/21/26

RFK Jr. faced a contentious committee hearing where he was grilled over his personal history and proposed cuts to Medicaid.

10%·90%

Foreign PolicyHealthcareDefense/Military

Democrats hail Virginia’s redistricting plan and warn Republicans’ plan to redraw Florida could backfire – live

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate HELP committee regarding his views on vaccine history and public health.

Budget/SpendingImmigrationAbortion/Reproductive Rights

opb

Mar 28

OPB’s First Look: ‘No Kings’ 3.0 aims for record turnout

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received a formal request from Oregon senators to cease an investigation into state insurance mandates.

25%·75%

VTDigger

Apr 7

Federal anti-poverty grant delay draws rebuke from Vermont’s congressional delegation

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was the recipient of a congressional letter demanding the release of over $810 million in federal grants.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingHousing

17%·83%

NOTUS

Labor/UnionsAbortion/Reproductive RightsEconomy

Money, Money, Money (Money)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify before Congress regarding controversial changes to vaccine and nutrition policies.

Budget/SpendingHealthcareVoting Rights

The New York Times+2

Apr 18

The Doctor Will Seek Your Vote Now

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies on vaccines and healthcare reform are the central target of a new wave of Democratic candidates.

aaronparnas.substack.com

Budget/SpendingImmigrationDefense/Military

Major Update: Trump Attacks Epstein Survivors, Minnesota Arrests ICE Agent for Assault, Trump Investigates Missing Nuclear Scientists, and More

Kennedy disputed Representative Sewell’s characterization of his remarks and deflected when Representative Doggett questioned him about reinstated workers.

Ethics/CorruptionHealthcareDefense/Military

Teleportation, aliens and cancer-busting soda - it’s not just Trump going cuckoo, his officials are too | Arwa Mahdawi

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cited for holding unorthodox views on health and technology as the administration's health secretary.

11%·89%

The New Republic

Foreign PolicyHealthcareDefense/Military

House Defeats Iran War Powers Resolution—Thanks to One Democrat

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his department's response to a measles outbreak during a tense House committee hearing.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionHealthcare

Feb 3

RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says - AP News

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism from Samoan health officials for his Senate testimony regarding his role in a 2019 measles outbreak.

13%·87%

Apr 10

Too young for measles vaccine, babies are 'sitting ducks' in outbreaks

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has overseen public health cuts and sought to reshape vaccine policy at the federal level.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Sep 1

Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess - AP News

Kennedy is scheduled to discuss his health-care agenda amid departures at the CDC and criticism of his vaccine policies.

22%·78%

Markhalperin

Yes, Virginia, There Really Is Redistricting

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is slated to testify before the Senate HELP Committee regarding the HHS budget request.

43%·57%

The Nerd Stash

Pennsylvania Rep. Summer Lee Confronts RFK Jr. at D.C. Hearing: ‘How We Could Solve The Black Maternal Mortality Crisis If We Can’t Say Black?’

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the removal of DEI-related language from federal health programs as a measure to end division.

IJR

Budget/SpendingAgriculture

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: Inside Swamp’s New Farm Bill

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and the MAHA movement have criticized provisions that could limit pesticide manufacturer liability.

75%·25%

KYMA+1

Former U.S. Surgeon General on President Trump’s pick for leading the CDC and Tylenol

Secretary Kennedy was criticized by health experts and a fellow Republican for making unsupported claims about Tylenol and autism.

Committee on Education & the Workforce

14%·86%

Apr 17

Hearing Recap: "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services"

Secretary Kennedy testified on HHS restructuring, PBM reform, and his support for returning whole milk to school lunches.

Budget/SpendingHealthcare

56%·44%

vermontbiz.com

Welch: 'TrumpRx is a fraud'

Secretary Kennedy defended TrumpRx as focusing on the most common drugs while committing to work on international pricing legislation.

meidasplus.com

Apr 21

Today in Politics, Bulletin 354. 4/21/26

RFK Jr. faced a contentious committee hearing where he was grilled over his personal history and proposed cuts to Medicaid.

10%·90%

PBS+17

4 takeaways from Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s gauntlet of congressional hearings

Secretary Kennedy defended proposed 12% cuts to HHS and National Institutes of Health funding during several days of congressional testimony.

46%·54%

Democrats hail Virginia’s redistricting plan and warn Republicans’ plan to redraw Florida could backfire – live

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate HELP committee regarding his views on vaccine history and public health.

Foreign PolicyHealthcare

NOTUS

American Spirit Airlines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questioning from lawmakers regarding vaccine independence and administration deals with pharmaceutical companies.

Defense/MilitaryEconomy

40%·60%

Raw Story+1

Mar 25

RFK Jr. ditches post-surgery sling just before hitting the podium

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed a post-surgery arm sling during a USDA press conference despite medical guidelines recommending immobilization.

Environment/ClimateAgriculture

40%·60%

AgWired

Mar 24

2026 National Ag Day

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke on the importance of American-raised food in improving national dietary health.

67%·33%

Loonie Politics+2

Apr 3

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short

Secretary Kennedy touted the Rural Health Transformation Program as the largest infusion of funding for rural hospitals in history.

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

55%·45%

UnHerd

Mar 31

MAHA could decide the midterms

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the central figure of the MAHA movement, with supporters calling for him to be 'let loose' on industry interests.

HealthcareAgriculture

83%·17%

RFK Jr’s podcast has glimmers of his old show – will he address health issues differently?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a new podcast as Health Secretary that critics say aligns with administration rhetoric over health policy.

Roll Call

Budget/SpendingImmigration

This week: Senate girds for budget vote-a-rama in busy week for Congress

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to testify before Senate committees regarding the president's fiscal 2027 budget request.

46%·54%

TheWrap

Apr 4

Dr. Oz Shrugs Off Noem and Bondi Oustings, Says He and RFK Jr. Aren’t Worried | Video

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was cited by Dr. Oz as being unconcerned about his standing within the administration.

Budget/SpendingImmigration

opb

Mar 28

OPB’s First Look: ‘No Kings’ 3.0 aims for record turnout

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received a formal request from Oregon senators to cease an investigation into state insurance mandates.

25%·75%

Mar 23

Nominee for Ambassador to Hungary Co-Owns a Nursing Home That’s Suing the Trump Administration Over Medicare Payments

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a named defendant in the lawsuit filed by Landa's company to stop Medicare recoupment.

33%·67%

VTDigger

Apr 7

Federal anti-poverty grant delay draws rebuke from Vermont’s congressional delegation

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was the recipient of a congressional letter demanding the release of over $810 million in federal grants.

17%·83%

ZeroHedge

Apr 13

Biden FDA Knew About COVID Vaccine Stroke Risk And Kept Americans In The Dark

Senator Johnson sent a formal letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. detailing the investigation's findings.

Mercola.com

Mar 3

CDC Adjusts Childhood Vaccine Guidelines — Here's What's Changing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the revised schedule aligns U.S. recommendations with international consensus and strengthens informed consent.

56%·44%

Feb 18

Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has overseen the removal of FDA warnings against unproven autism treatments and overhauled related advisory panels.

47%·53%

NOTUS

Labor/UnionsAbortion/Reproductive Rights

Money, Money, Money (Money)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify before Congress regarding controversial changes to vaccine and nutrition policies.

Apr 18

Trump announces reforms to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accompanied the president and has previously advocated for the medical use of psychedelics.

Budget/SpendingHealthcare

73%·27%

The New York Times+2

Apr 18

The Doctor Will Seek Your Vote Now

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies on vaccines and healthcare reform are the central target of a new wave of Democratic candidates.

aaronparnas.substack.com

Budget/SpendingImmigration

Major Update: Trump Attacks Epstein Survivors, Minnesota Arrests ICE Agent for Assault, Trump Investigates Missing Nuclear Scientists, and More

Kennedy disputed Representative Sewell’s characterization of his remarks and deflected when Representative Doggett questioned him about reinstated workers.

Teleportation, aliens and cancer-busting soda - it’s not just Trump going cuckoo, his officials are too | Arwa Mahdawi

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cited for holding unorthodox views on health and technology as the administration's health secretary.

11%·89%

The New Republic

House Defeats Iran War Powers Resolution—Thanks to One Democrat

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his department's response to a measles outbreak during a tense House committee hearing.

Foreign PolicyHealthcare

Feb 3

RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says - AP News

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism from Samoan health officials for his Senate testimony regarding his role in a 2019 measles outbreak.

13%·87%

Apr 10

Too young for measles vaccine, babies are 'sitting ducks' in outbreaks

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has overseen public health cuts and sought to reshape vaccine policy at the federal level.

Sep 1

Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess - AP News

Kennedy is scheduled to discuss his health-care agenda amid departures at the CDC and criticism of his vaccine policies.