Trump’s approach to lowering drug costs is raising questions
The Trump administration is turning to an unconventional approach to lowering drug prices in the United States: striking deals…
Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy
The federal government shutdown is quickly approaching the second longest on record with no end in sight. Some…
RFK Jr., Tylenol and circumcision–the lowdown
It’s not my habit to preface my columns with “trigger alerts,” so this is a first: If talking…
Vance warns ‘deeper’ cuts ahead for federal workers as government shutdown enters 12th day
US Vice-President J.D. Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer…
Cassidy calls on RFK Jr. to publicly support whooping cough vaccine amid outbreak
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, called on Health…
Bill Maher says ‘nutty’ RFK Jr. needs to leave following CDC firings
“Real Time” host Bill Maher called Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “nutty” on…
RFK Jr. is a shaky leader for much-needed public-health reform
A word of caution to the Trump administration as it carries out much-needed reforms across the nation’s public-health…
Next on Kennedy’s list? Preventive care and vaccine harm
The host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of…
RFK Jr. is waging a war against ultra-processed foods. What does it mean for your diet?
Ultra-processed foods are undergoing increased scrutiny as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and his…