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Senator Rebukes Trump’s MMR Claims as Harmful to Immunization Confidence
politics8 days ago

Senator Rebukes Trump’s MMR Claims as Harmful to Immunization Confidence

Sen. Bill Cassidy denounced President Trump’s suggestion to scrap the combined MMR vaccine in favor of six separate shots, saying it would confuse parents, increase doctor visits and push up costs, ultimately harming immunization efforts. Cassidy, who voted to confirm Kennedy as health secretary, also highlighted ongoing vaccine misinformation and changes to CDC messaging about autism, noting that Trump’s comments won’t address the underlying safety concerns—even as Cassidy faces a Trump-backed primary defeat.

via theguardian.com|
#cassidy#kennedy#mmr
politics19 days ago

Kennedy warns FCC’s media scrutiny veers toward First Amendment risk

Sen. John Kennedy warned during a Senate hearing that FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s aggressive reviews of broadcast networks and potential actions against Disney’s ABC licenses threaten First Amendment protections, a concern echoed by other Republicans; Carr says he’s upholding public-interest standards, not policing speech. The live updates also touch on related Capitol Hill news, including Erica Schwartz’s confirmation as CDC director and other ongoing political developments.

via Politico|
#carr#disney#fcc
politics25 days ago

Cassidy Bets on Assurances in Kennedy Vaccine Clash Over Health Nominees

Sen. Bill Cassidy, who chairs the Senate Health Committee, voted to advance Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC and Sean Kaufman to head the ASPR, saying he has “received reassurances” from senior HHS officials and will use those commitments as leverage if they aren’t kept, even after grilling both nominees and voicing concerns about Kennedy’s vaccine stance and Kaufman’s past vaccine-safety remarks. Cassidy framed the confirmations as necessary pragmatic steps despite imperfect nominees, citing changes he’s already accepted as signs of good faith (including a CDC page modification on vaccines). The moves fit a broader, party-line push on health nominations and come as other health- and education-related confirmations advance in the Senate.

via Politico|
#cassidy#cdc#kennedy
health-policy1 month ago

Kennedy pushes peptide access as FDA panel weighs compounding route

An FDA advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary RFK Jr. recommended allowing licensed compounding pharmacies to produce several peptides with prescriptions, signaling a shift away from the FDA’s caution over safety and efficacy. Supporters argue it would curb a thriving unregulated market and expand patient access via providers, while critics warn it could bypass formal FDA review and safety safeguards. The final decision remains with the FDA, though Kennedy has authority to overrule agency conclusions, potentially reshaping the peptide market and care options.

via Politico|
#compounding#fda#health-policy
HHS Ends COVID-19 Emergency Use Authorizations, Shifting to Standard Regulation
policy1 month ago

HHS Ends COVID-19 Emergency Use Authorizations, Shifting to Standard Regulation

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed terminations ending the COVID-19 EUA declarations for drugs/biological products and for medical devices, with the terminations taking effect after advance notice (12 months for drugs; 180 days for devices). With traditional FDA pathways now widely available, reliance on EUA products will wind down, and regulators will aid manufacturers in pursuing standard approvals; notices will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

via HHS.gov|
#covid-19#emergency-use-authorization#fda
Kennedy Dynasty Faces Hurdle as Schlossberg Loses NYC Primary
politics2 months ago

Kennedy Dynasty Faces Hurdle as Schlossberg Loses NYC Primary

JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg failed to win the Democratic primary in Manhattan’s 12th District, finishing a distant third behind Micah Lasher (about 39%) and Alex Bores (35%), with Schlossberg under 11%. Lasher is expected to secure the nomination to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in November. Despite endorsements from Pelosi and other high-profile figures, Schlossberg faced scrutiny over his résumé and campaign turnover, underscoring that name recognition alone isn’t enough in today’s politics.

via USA Today|
#elections#kennedy#new-york
Kennedy's Vaccine Push Tests U.S. Immunization Rules
health2 months ago

Kennedy's Vaccine Push Tests U.S. Immunization Rules

Kennedy’s efforts to reshape who gets COVID shots and how children are immunized have sparked court battles and policy pushback, with the administration signaling a softer anti-vaccine stance ahead of the midterms. A high-profile lawsuit over childhood vaccine guidance could force changes, while Trump has floated realigning recommendations with peer nations. Despite setbacks, public skepticism persists, exemptions are rising in some states, and trust in vaccines remains mixed as officials and advisers jockey over the future of U.S. immunization policy.

via Axios|
#court-rulings#health#immunization-policy
politics2 months ago

MAHA moms say they’ve had it with Trump’s health agenda

The Make America Healthy Again coalition, largely composed of women who followed Kennedy into the MAGA health push, says the Trump administration has fallen short on pesticide regulation, chemical rules, and other health-policy wins, leaving many in the group ready to rethink their midterm votes and weighing a path toward 2028—even as some advocates praise limited successes and the White House vows to keep advancing MAHA priorities.

via Politico|
#health-policy#kennedy#maha
world3 months ago

Kennedy withholds $600M in vaccine aid to the world’s poorest countries

RFK Jr. has paused $600 million in U.S. vaccine funding for Gavi to press the charity on data transparency and vaccine safety claims. Gavi says the money is crucial for vaccines across more than 50 low‑income countries and warns that withholding funds could cost lives, while Kennedy argues some vaccines used by Gavi are obsolete or contain thimerosal. A Boston federal judge recently ruled that many of Kennedy’s vaccine‑policy changes were invalid for procedural reasons, complicating the dispute and leaving the funding in limbo as lawmakers and officials push for a resolution.

via Politico|
#gavi#global-health#kennedy
Cassidy faces uphill race as RFK Jr. vaccine debate hits Capitol Hill
politics4 months ago

Cassidy faces uphill race as RFK Jr. vaccine debate hits Capitol Hill

RFK Jr. testifies before the Senate in a high‑stakes vaccine policy clash that also pits Sen. Bill Cassidy against Kennedy’s allies. Kennedy supporters are backing Julia Letlow with a seven‑figure sum, suggesting political retaliation for Cassidy’s criticisms of Kennedy’s vaccine agenda. While experts say the vaccine issue may not derail Cassidy, the dynamic underscores a broader health‑policy clash within the race and could influence oversight of the Health and Human Services Department if Cassidy wins in November.

via AP News|
#cassidy#kennedy#politics