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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an American environmental lawyer and political activist, widely recognized for his advocacy on environmental protection and vaccine safety. A member of the Kennedy family, he has served as president of the Waterkeeper Alliance and has authored several books on environmental policy. In 2023, he announced his candidacy for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, positioning himself as an independent voice in national politics.

Trump Expands Drug Pricing Deals With 9 Pharma Companies, Bringing Total to 26 — RFK Jr. Details 'Very, Very Emotional' Conversations With President
Trump Expands Drug Pricing Deals With 9 Pharma Companies, Bringing Total to 26 — RFK Jr. Details 'Very, Very Emotional' Conversations With President
Trump’s FDA Pick Heidi Overton Faces Republican Resistance as Bill Cassidy Calls Vaccine Order Role ‘Almost Disqualifying’
Trump’s FDA Pick Heidi Overton Faces Republican Resistance as Bill Cassidy Calls Vaccine Order Role ‘Almost Disqualifying’
Trump Administration Reportedly Weighs Executive Order on Autism and Vaccines Days After RFK Jr. Hinted At 'Certain Interventions'
Trump Administration Reportedly Weighs Executive Order on Autism and Vaccines Days After RFK Jr. Hinted At 'Certain Interventions'
Trump’s FDA Pick Heidi Overton Faces Republican Resistance as Bill Cassidy Calls Vaccine Order Role ‘Almost Disqualifying’
Trump’s FDA Pick Heidi Overton Faces Republican Resistance as Bill Cassidy Calls Vaccine Order Role ‘Almost Disqualifying’
Trump Administration Reportedly Weighs Executive Order on Autism and Vaccines Days After RFK Jr. Hinted At 'Certain Interventions'
Trump Administration Reportedly Weighs Executive Order on Autism and Vaccines Days After RFK Jr. Hinted At 'Certain Interventions'
Rep. Garcia Grills Taylor Farms CEO Over Trump Ties Amid Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak: 'Tried to Distance Themselves...'
Rep. Garcia Grills Taylor Farms CEO Over Trump Ties Amid Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak: 'Tried to Distance Themselves...'
GOP Congressman Slams JD Vance's Silence Over CDC's $1.24 Billion Pfizer COVID Vaccine Contracts: 'Why Isn’t He Speaking Out'
GOP Congressman Slams JD Vance's Silence Over CDC's $1.24 Billion Pfizer COVID Vaccine Contracts: 'Why Isn’t He Speaking Out'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Recent News

RFK Jr. Broke Vaccine Promises, Built Public Health On 'Lies,' GOP Senator Who Helped Confirm Him Says
RFK Jr. Broke Vaccine Promises, Built Public Health On 'Lies,' GOP Senator Who Helped Confirm Him Says
Bill Cassidy criticizes RFK Jr. for breaking commitments and building public health policy upon a foundation of lies.
RFK Jr Faces New Questions After Bernie Sanders Releases Emails Alleging Behind-The-Scenes Changes To CDC Vaccine Policy
RFK Jr Faces New Questions After Bernie Sanders Releases Emails Alleging Behind-The-Scenes Changes To CDC Vaccine Policy
Bernie Sanders unveiled HHS emails alleging RFK Jr. pressured the CDC on vaccine messaging and public health policy.
RFK Jr., Mehmet Oz Warn Hundreds Of Hospitals To Reveal True Costs— Or Face 'Serious Consequences' As Transparency Crackdown Ramps Up
RFK Jr., Mehmet Oz Warn Hundreds Of Hospitals To Reveal True Costs— Or Face 'Serious Consequences' As Transparency Crackdown Ramps Up
RFK Jr. and Mehmet Oz warn hospitals to comply with price transparency rules or face penalties.
RFK Jr. Rebuts Medicaid Criticism As Senators Warn On Hospitals: 'Only In Washington...'
RFK Jr. Rebuts Medicaid Criticism As Senators Warn On Hospitals: 'Only In Washington...'
RFK Jr. defends Medicaid changes in Senate hearing as lawmakers warn of hospital closures and debate spending.
PepsiCo Q1 Preview: Food Changes May Please Robert Kennedy Jr. — Will Shareholders Rejoice Too?
PepsiCo Q1 Preview: Food Changes May Please Robert Kennedy Jr. — Will Shareholders Rejoice Too?
Changes at PepsiCo could help win over Robert F. Kennedy Jr., potentially boosting sales, though questions about margins remain.
Robert Kennedy Jr. Wants Starbucks, Dunkin To Prove Sugar-Laden Drinks Safe, Massachusetts Governor Hits Back: 'Come And Take It'
Robert Kennedy Jr. Wants Starbucks, Dunkin To Prove Sugar-Laden Drinks Safe, Massachusetts Governor Hits Back: 'Come And Take It'
RFK Jr. calls out coffee chains to prove safety of high-sugar drinks; Gov. Healey responds; RFK Jr. pushes for food policy overhaul and transparency.
Nancy Pelosi To Endorse JFK's Grandson Jack Schlossberg In New York House Race
Nancy Pelosi To Endorse JFK's Grandson Jack Schlossberg In New York House Race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to endorse Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, in his bid for New York's 12th Congressional District.
Trump Signs Order Launching 'Great American Recovery Initiative' To Coordinate Federal Drug Addiction Response
Trump Signs Order Launching 'Great American Recovery Initiative' To Coordinate Federal Drug Addiction Response
Trump signs executive order for federal task force to combat drug addiction and substance abuse, co-chaired by RFK Jr. and recovery advocate.
Affordability Weighs On Trump's Approval Rating: 39% Say Finances Worse Off Than Year Ago
Affordability Weighs On Trump's Approval Rating: 39% Say Finances Worse Off Than Year Ago
A new poll finds that affordability and consumer financial health could be hurting the approval rating of President Donald Trump.
RFK Jr's Food Pyramid Could Mean Family Grocery Bills Of $36,400 A Year: Stocks Poised To Win Or Lose
RFK Jr's Food Pyramid Could Mean Family Grocery Bills Of $36,400 A Year: Stocks Poised To Win Or Lose
New food guidelines for consumers from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could come with big costs at the grocery store.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr Unviels Upside-Down Food Pyramid In His Push To 'Make America Healthy Again': Here's What's In And What's Out
Robert F. Kennedy Jr Unviels Upside-Down Food Pyramid In His Push To 'Make America Healthy Again': Here's What's In And What's Out
New dietary guidelines prioritize whole foods, protein, & reduce added sugar. Saturated fat limits stay but focus shifts away. Admin promotes nutrient-dense foods.
Ban On Soda, Candy Takes Effect Under SNAP In Five States Jan. 1
Ban On Soda, Candy Takes Effect Under SNAP In Five States Jan. 1
New restrictions on sugary foods for SNAP recipients in 5 states aim to reduce health issues. Trump admin also halts funding for states not providing identifying info.
CDC Reverses Hundreds Of Layoff Notices After Firing 1,300 Employees Amid Government Shutdown
CDC Reverses Hundreds Of Layoff Notices After Firing 1,300 Employees Amid Government Shutdown
The CDC laid off around 1,300 employees but reversed hundreds of notices within hours amid broader staffing disruptions during the shutdown.
PepsiCo Q3 Preview: Beverage Giant Needs To 'Deliver More Than Just A Decent Quarter'
PepsiCo Q3 Preview: Beverage Giant Needs To 'Deliver More Than Just A Decent Quarter'
PepsiCo reports third-quarter financial results Thursday with the backdrop of a potential activist investor battle.
Jon Stewart Roasts Trump Over 'Acetaminophen' Pronunciation: 'We Would Like A Second Opinion'
Jon Stewart Roasts Trump Over 'Acetaminophen' Pronunciation: 'We Would Like A Second Opinion'
Trump struggles to pronounce acetaminophen while warning pregnant women of its potential link to autism. Jon Stewart mocks his incompetence.
Elizabeth Warren Says Measles Can Hit Record Highs, Slams RFK Jr.'s CDC Panel For Delaying Vaccine: 'How Does That Keep Our Kids Safe?'
Elizabeth Warren Says Measles Can Hit Record Highs, Slams RFK Jr.'s CDC Panel For Delaying Vaccine: 'How Does That Keep Our Kids Safe?'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Thursday criticized the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel following its controversial vote to delay the combined measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella or MMRV vaccine for children under 4 years old.
Chuck Schumer Unveils 'Real Plan' To Stop Government Shutdown: 'Democrats Want To Meet The American People's Needs'
Chuck Schumer Unveils 'Real Plan' To Stop Government Shutdown: 'Democrats Want To Meet The American People's Needs'
Schumer unveils plan to protect ACA, fund government and fight rising healthcare costs. Democrats urge Republicans to negotiate before potential shutdown.
Chris Christie Says Robert Kennedy Jr. Is Full Of 'Foolish And Vapid Ideas' As Pete Buttigieg Warns Health Chief Stripping Away Public Protections
Chris Christie Says Robert Kennedy Jr. Is Full Of 'Foolish And Vapid Ideas' As Pete Buttigieg Warns Health Chief Stripping Away Public Protections
Chris Christie and Pete Buttigieg rebuke RFK Jr. over his public health policies and leadership. Kennedy's eccentricities are less important.
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