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Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
GRIM STEP BACK

RFK Jr.’s Measles Disaster Faces Damning Global Ruling

The U.S. is battling the country’s worst measles outbreak since 1991.

Isabel van Brugen

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
GOING BACKWARDS

RFK Jr.’s Measles Nightmare Spirals to Shocking Milestone

It’s a grim new era for American health.

Harry Thompson

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a rally at Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena ahead of the midterm elections, in Fort Myers, Florida, US, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
BACKWARD STEP

Resurgent Illness Kills 1st Child in New York in 30 Years

The government’s position on immunization has shifted under the Donald Trump administration.

Harry Thompson

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. speaks
WRONG KIND OF RECORD

RFK Jr.’s Measles Nightmare Hits Staggering New Milestone

The U.S. is heading for its worst year since 1991.

William Vaillancourt

Klomp
AT ODDS

RFK Jr. Humiliated as Deputy Pick Rebels Against Him

A top deputy to RFK Jr. is putting his foot down on the vaccine conspiracies.

Annabella Rosciglione

Robert F Kennedy Jr. speaking at an event.
ANTI-VAX SMACKDOWN

RFK Jr. Accuses Dem of ‘Gaslighting’ on Measles Deaths

The MAHA Messiah gets nasty and refuses to simply absorb criticism from a governor whose state is experiencing a measles outbreak.

Reagin von Lehe

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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (R) looks on as President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order calling for more research and flexibility on vaccines.
GOLD STANDARD IDIOCY

Murdoch Paper Warns Trump His Vaccine Crusade Could Backfire

The Wall Street Journal says gutting kids’ vaccine schedule risks a voter backlash—and a measles comeback.

Tom Latchem

Universal Studios monument in Beijing
HEALTH SCARE

Measles-Infected Guest Poses Risk for Theme Park Visitors

The disease is reaching record-high infection rates.

Fiona O'Reilly

A sign reading "measles testing" is seen as an outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, has raised concerns over its spread to other parts of the state, in Seminole, Texas, U.S., February 25, 2025. REUTERS/Sebastian Rocandio
MOVING BACKWARDS

Measles Cases Hit Ominous New High

The CDC just released some worrying new data.

Sarah-Jane Collins

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
GRIM FIGURES

Measles Outbreak Hits Terrifying Historic Record

U.S. measles cases have hit a 35-year record, according to Johns Hopkins University’s measles tracker.

Isabel van Brugen

Illo illustration of Robert F Kennedy, Jr (RFK Jr) wearing an ice pack on his head and a gauze wrap on his head in front of a close up image of mumps
Opinion
BILL OF HEALTH

RFK Jr’s Mad ‘MAHA’ Agenda Sees Mumps Mount a Comeback

Forgotten diseases are making a comeback—and the experts are being shown the door.

Eleanor Clift

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