Robert F Kennedy Jr
Coverage of Robert F Kennedy Jr in the Nexus archive.
- STEPHEN MOORE: Foreign drug price controls are a hidden tax on Americans
The article argues that foreign drug price controls in countries like Germany, France, and Japan force Americans to pay higher healthcare costs by limiting what these nations pay for medicines. It claims these policies shift global R&D costs onto the U.S. and suggests using U.S. trade law, specifically Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, to address the issue.
- RFK Jr fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive healthcare
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr fired the two chairs of the US Preventive Services Task Force, an influential group that determines insurance coverage for preventive healthcare services like mammograms and colonoscopies. The terminations were effective immediately on May 11, ending their multiyear terms prematurely. The task force had already been largely sidelined before these leadership changes.
- And, lo! The latest fad diet is upon us – and it’s called ‘eating biblically’ | Arwa Mahdawi
A trend of 'biblical eating' has gained popularity among some Christian conservatives in the US, focusing on consuming only foods mentioned in the Bible. The article critiques this wellness fad alongside other unorthodox health ideas like raw milk consumption and testicle tanning that have emerged in recent months.
- Republican Louisiana senator in tough primary after Trump backs opponent
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy faces a tough primary election after Donald Trump endorsed his opponent Julia Letlow, due to Cassidy's vote to impeach Trump following the January 6 insurrection. Cassidy, an incumbent Republican, normally would be a shoo-in for re-election, but Trump's endorsement has put his nomination at risk. The primary elections will take place on Saturday.
- US to take steps to curb antidepressant prescribing, RFK Jr says
The US federal health department plans to curb antidepressant use, with Robert F Kennedy Jr announcing steps to promote 'deprescribing'. Psychiatrists warn that the crisis stems from a lack of access to care, not overuse. The plan targets selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
- House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans’ long-term plan – US politics live
The US House approved a short-term extension of a controversial warrantless surveillance law until April 30, defeating Republican attempts to secure longer-term renewals. Key developments include a New Jersey special election win by progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia, ICE director Todd Lyons stepping down, and Trump's nomination of CDC leader Erica Schwartz amid criticism from Robert F Kennedy Jr.