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A viral video shows Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. handling snakes during a May 21, 2026 press conference in Minneapolis, with U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen nearby, drawing online attention.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is filmed chasing two non-venomous Black Racer snakes on Dr. Mehmet Oz’s Palm Beach patio while his wife Cheryl Hines pleas for him to stop; off-camera, Oz comments about the snakes’ mating as Kennedy grins and the snakes bite him. The clip adds to a string of Kennedy’s controversial animal-related episodes noted by The Daily Beast.
Jimmy Kimmel fired back at RFK Jr. after Kennedy shared a satirical post misquoting him about Colbert’s cancellation; the quote wasn’t said by Kimmel and appears to have originated on Babylon Bee, and Kimmel defended his balance of comedy and politics in an Instagram reply, as Kennedy had previously criticized the state of liberal late-night comedy.
RFK Jr. joined Donald Trump’s health-tour in Ohio and briefly sat at a robotic-surgery console during an open-heart operation, with reports that the robotic hands were disconnected from the patient; a later amendment clarified he did not operate the robot. The episode occurred as Kennedy—long a vaccine skeptic—pursues a broader MAHA-themed campaign and research efforts, drawing attention to the use of robotic-assisted surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
Trump’s bid to rally support against Sen. Bill Cassidy backfires as the Make America Healthy Again movement pivots to oppose his CDC nominee Nicole Saphier, following Kennedy’s praise for the pick. MAHA supporters cite Saphier’s vaccine positions as a betrayal, sparking online backlash and calls for Kennedy’s resignation; the White House defends the nomination amid a broader MAHA rift that polls show could hurt Trump’s standing with health-minded voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's 'no' effectively sank Casey Means's bid to be surgeon general, with Means withdrawing after a Monday call with Murkowski and Collins failed to bridge concerns over vaccine views; the setback hampers Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again agenda, and the White House quickly tapped Nicole Saphier as Means's replacement.
An opinion piece arguing that eroding vaccine trust and policy shifts risk the United States losing its measles elimination status, with rising cases and outbreaks prompting warnings that measles could become endemic again unless vaccination coverage and institutional trust are restored, underscoring the need for evidence-based guidance and physician‑led conversations.
RFK Jr. faced questions about vaccines, Medicaid spending, and drug prices during congressional hearings. He denied Medicaid cuts, citing CBO projections of rising outlays, while lawmakers from both parties pressed him on affordability and policy details, with Kennedy highlighting Trump-era price-reduction efforts and promising to share more specifics.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. will be grilled in a marathon congressional hearing over his vaccine policies, leadership changes at the agency, and the department’s budget, as vaccines debates and midterm politics shape the questions.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. returns to Capitol Hill with diminished autonomy, facing a gauntlet of vaccine-related questions from House Ways and Means, Appropriations, and Senate committees as his administration’s changes—and court setbacks—have undercut his influence; critics cite the January overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule and CDC updates tied to his stance, while supporters point to drug-pricing deals and new dietary guidelines as he maneuvers a shifting political landscape ahead of the midterms.
The FDA will convene an advisory panel in July to decide whether seven popular injectable peptides should be added to the list allowing pharmacies to compound them, signaling a potential loosening of restrictions on unapproved therapies championed by RFK Jr. While supporters say it could improve access, critics warn of safety risks and the lack of extensive human testing; any change would still require formal rulemaking, and the process may be influenced by Kennedy’s public stance and current agency vacancies.
A POLITICO/PUBLIC FIRST poll maps the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) coalition around Robert F. Kennedy Jr., profiling figures like Mehmet Oz, Marty Makary, Calley Means, Gwyneth Paltrow, and others who are shaping federal health policy—emphasizing nutrition over vaccines and revealing mixed public opinions about Kennedy and his aides.
The Washington Post’s The Post's View argues that RFK Jr.’s push to loosen peptide regulations contradicts FDA scientists’ warnings that many peptides are ineffective and potentially dangerous, accusing him of hypocrisy for promoting an experimental wellness trend while doubting vaccines.
Jessica Sutta says she wasn’t invited back to the Pussycat Dolls’ reunion tour and believes it was because of her support for RFK Jr.’s vaccine conspiracy theories; the group is reuniting with only three of the original six members.
Jessica Sutta says she was effectively excluded from the Pussycat Dolls’ reunion tour because of her political views, including support for RFK Jr. and MAGA, describing herself as a “liability” and saying she and other longtime members were blindsided when the tour was announced without several originals; the dispute underscores tensions within the group and amid Kennedy/MAGA-tinged vaccine debates tied to Sutta’s stance.