Thursday

04-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: 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...

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...

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...

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....

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...