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Kennedy says he has no White House instructions to avoid talking about vaccines

Kennedy says he has no White House instructions to avoid talking about vaccines

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told lawmakers on Tuesday that he was not under instructions from the White House to stop publicly bringing up vaccines or other controversial positions ahead of November's midterm elections.

US Health Secretary Kennedy to share David Geier's HHS contract with senators by week's end

US Health Secretary Kennedy to share David Geier's HHS contract with senators by week's end

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told senators on Wednesday he saw no issue with sharing his ally David Geier's Department of Health and Human Services contract with them by the end of the week.

New CDC director will be allowed to make her own decisions, Kennedy tells US Senate panel

New CDC director will be allowed to make her own decisions, Kennedy tells US Senate panel

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told senators on Wednesday that if Erica Schwartz is confirmed as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, she will have the ability to make decisions on vaccines independently.

RFK Jr. is facing the Senate. One lawmaker's competing loyalties are on display

RFK Jr. is facing the Senate. One lawmaker's competing loyalties are on display

A Republican senator juggling three roles — lawmaker, doctor and political candidate seeking reelection — has walked a fine line as he questioned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sen. Bill Cassidy supported Kennedy's confirmation as health secretary but is a strong vaccine advocate and has clashed with him over vaccine policies

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job

US Health Secretary Kennedy distances himself from FDA's Replimune cancer drug rejection

US Health Secretary Kennedy distances himself from FDA's Replimune cancer drug rejection

By Ahmed Aboulenein and Puyaan Singh WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a Senate hearing on Wednesday that he had nothing to do with the U.S.

As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires

As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires

Scientists are using controlled fires to study how to protect homes from wildfires

Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president

Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president

A new AP-NORC poll finds that President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has slumped over the past month as the Iran war drives prices higher

French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country

French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country

French Ambassador to South Africa David Martinon says South African officials should be allowed to attend meetings of the Group of 20 in the United States this year after they were barred by U.S. President Donald Trump

Trading Day: Trump extends ceasefire deadline ... after market close

Trading Day: Trump extends ceasefire deadline ... after market close

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, April 21 (Reuters) - Oil and the dollar rose on Tuesday and U.S. stocks fell, as investors baulked at signals from Washington and Tehran that peace talks have not yet been confirmed.

Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Draft Scouting: Day Three EDGE Rushers

Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Draft Scouting: Day Three EDGE Rushers

Scouting Day Three EDGE Fits for Las Vegas Raiders

Starmer says he wouldn’t have appointed Mandelson if he had known about failed security checks

Starmer says he wouldn’t have appointed Mandelson if he had known about failed security checks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wouldn’t have appointed Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington if he had known about failed security checks