HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the cyclosporiasis outbreak is "under control," with the source identified as shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico supplied by Taylor Farms, leading to recalls. Agencies faced criticism for delays, which Kennedy dismissed.
Republican senators plan a vote to prevent Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from overseeing special education programs. This follows a Trump administration move to shift the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) from the Department of Education to HHS, a decision criticized for potentially violating federal law.
The Trump administration is moving the Education Department's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to HHS and the Office for Civil Rights to the DOJ, sparking criticism from disability advocates.
President Trump endorses a study to reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines, aligning with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-held views.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is intensifying its use of AI, including ChatGPT, to scrutinize audit reports from all 50 states. The initiative aims to detect fraud and ensure better stewardship of federal health funds, though critics raise concerns about AI accuracy and potential bias.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is implementing AI, including ChatGPT, to analyze audit reports from all 50 states to detect fraud and waste in federal health programs, aiming to improve stewardship of taxpayer money.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary in Louisiana, failing to advance to a runoff after Donald Trump endorsed challenger Julia Letlow. Cassidy's defeat highlights the risks for Republicans who break with Trump.
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks questioned Health Secretary Robert Kennedy during a combative Senate hearing about his proposal for national 'wellness farms' based on San Patrignano, an Italian addiction recovery community. Alsobrooks cited Kennedy's past comments about 'reparenting' Black children on such farms. Kennedy said he has no memory of making those statements and apologized if he did. Critics, including addiction experts at Yale, warn that San Patrignano's abstinence-only approach could be dangerous in the U.S. where opioid overdoses kill tens of thousands annually. San Patrignano's leaders say the model cannot be safely scaled and acknowledge past scandals including residents held against their will.
US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy's 'wellness farm' concept, aimed at 'reparenting' youth, draws criticism for its reliance on the controversial Italian model San Patrignano, which rejects medication-assisted treatment and has a history of scandals.
