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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

Donald Trump mocks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as he speaks during an event at the Kennedy Center on August 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced the first nominees of the annual Kennedy Center Honors since taking control of the center’s board earlier this year.
OLD HABITS DIE HARD

Trump’s Niece Reveals One of His Longest-Running Obsessions

Mary Trump says her aunt once let her in on a secret about Donald Trump that she wishes she could unhear.

Erkki Forster

Robert F Kennedy Jr. speaking at an event.
TOXIC

RFK Jr.’s Agency Faces Fresh Chaos With Bombshell Departure

An official hired to restore confidence in the CDC is headed for the exit after just six months.

Will Neal

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ABANDON SHIP

Trump’s Top Goons Fear Their Days Are Numbered: Guru

The White House could face a major shakeup once voters have their say in the midterms.

Vic Verbalaitis

US President Donald Trump gestures as he 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.
HEAD OVER HEELS

Trump Thirsts Over Male Bodies at Florida Rally

The 80-year-old president was giddy about the male physique at his latest rally.

Erkki Forster

Calley Means at a conference at the Health and Human Services Department in 2025.
CALLING IT QUITS

‘Disillusioned’ Top RFK Jr. Adviser Abruptly Quits

The resignation comes less than a month after a report revealed he got into a fiery argument with White House officials.

Josh Fiallo

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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

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ZERO PROMISES KEPT

MAHA Loyalists Deliver Scathing Scorecard to RFK Jr.

The health secretary’s supporters are calling out his broken promises.

Vic Verbalaitis

U.S. President Donald Trump listens while U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes an announcement during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 22, 2025.
RECIPE FOR DISASTER

RFK Jr. Hit by Damning Poll as Trump Unleashes Him on Voters

Confidence in food safety has plummeted to new lows under the health secretary’s watch.

Ewan Palmer

Robert F Kennedy Jr. speaking at an event.
KENNEDY CHAOS

RFK Jr. Sparks MAHA Fury With His Artificial Health Fix

How many calories are in ChatGPT?

Laura Esposito

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies on U.S. President Donald Trump's budget request during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper REFILE - CORRECTING YEAR FROM "2025" TO "2026".
BAD BLOOD

RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement Erupts Into Civil War

The feud appears to be choking off much-needed fundraising for Republicans.

Erkki Forster

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