As RFK Jr.’s hearings begin, so will scrutiny on his familiarity with key health programs
The job Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking is defined by the task of overseeing Medicare and Medicaid, which he's shown little ...
Trump directive on grants spurs uncertainty for health programs
An order from Trump to temporarily block the disbursement of most federal grants and loans could have a massive impact on ...
Pressed by Lawmakers, R.F.K. Jr. Fumbles Details of Key Health Programs
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, repeatedly confused Medicare and Medicaid. He also ...
Why Republicans' proposed health care cuts could be politically risky
Polling shows Medicaid and other federal health programs are widely popular. The Trump administration and new Republican ...
Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health
Overseeing the FDA, NIH and several other public health and medical research divisions, the HHS secretary is a powerful force ...
HHS will reevaluate programs, regulations to ensure taxpayer funds are not paying for elective abortions
HHS announced plans to reevaluate agency practices to ensure they meet requirements under the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits ...
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HHS to review programs to prevent taxpayer funding for abortions
The acting secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services also stressed the importance of enforcing conscience ...
Fact-Checking Health Claims in Kennedy’s 2nd Day of Confirmation Hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made disputed claims before the ...
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What does the health and human services secretary do?
The Health and Human Services secretary has several key powers that allow them to fund and implement programs and initiatives critical to American health and well-being. The HHS secretary also has ...
Trump set to issue executive order boosting school choice programs
President Trump is expected to issue an executive order to boost school choice programs by freeing up federal government ...