Category: Health Care
February 22, 2026
Health Care
The next Hollywood hero: Jay Bhattacharya?
Covid contrarians are seeking funding for a film poking fun at the pandemic response. Covid contrarians are seeking funding for a film poking fun at the pandemic response. Health...
February 21, 2026
Health Care
RFK Jr.’s days of going wild on health may be over
After letting the health secretary have his way in 2025, Trump is reining him in now that it’s an election year. After letting the health secretary have his way...
February 18, 2026
Health Care
FDA’s reversal on Moderna flu shot bid followed White House pressure
President Trump called Commissioner Marty Makary to the White House to discuss his frustration with the agency handling of vaccine issues, sources told POLITICO. President Trump called Commissioner Marty...
February 18, 2026
Health Care
Jay Bhattacharya named acting CDC director
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed Jim O’Neill, whom Trump will nominate to lead the National Science Foundation, from the CDC job last week. Health Secretary Robert F....
February 17, 2026
Health Care
Inside Congress’ failed battle to keep Obamacare premiums from skyrocketing
Lawmakers delayed the negotiations despite a drumbeat of warnings. Lawmakers delayed the negotiations despite a drumbeat of warnings. Health Care
February 15, 2026
Health Care
RFK Jr.’s allies are trying to free anti-vaccine doctors to speak their minds
They want the Supreme Court to allow physicians to buck the medical establishment when they advise patients and the public. They want the Supreme Court to allow physicians to...
February 15, 2026
Health Care
A year of upheaval: RFK Jr. in Trump’s Cabinet
The health secretary turned his agencies toward skepticism of processed food and vaccines, but he’s faced pushback at every turn — including from Republicans. The health secretary turned his...
February 13, 2026
Health Care
Top aides to RFK Jr. will leave posts
The moves are part of a broader management shakeup at the health department. The moves are part of a broader management shakeup at the health department. Health Care
February 12, 2026
Health Care
RFK Jr. shakes up leadership team
The health secretary said Medicare Director Chris Klomp will now oversee all department operations. The health secretary said Medicare Director Chris Klomp will now oversee all department operations. Health...
February 11, 2026
Health Care
RFK Jr. ally says GOP risks losing his supporters
Tony Lyons told POLITICO Republican candidates must demonstrate they support Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again mission to win midterm votes. Tony Lyons told POLITICO Republican candidates must demonstrate they...