Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
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Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
Axios reports Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies have been aiming to unseat Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy. Alex Isenstadt, senior political reporter for Axios, and Ken Thomas, national politics reporter for The Wall Street Journal, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
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The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
For historians, the 1960s and 1970s provide particularly eerie parallels to the present. Both eras were marked by bitter political divides and the unsettling feeling that America's social fabric was being ripped apart.
Florida Republican Congressman Cory Mills says he will not resign, despite allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. The House Ethics Committee is investigating those claims. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Sen. Maggie Hassan slammed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday over high grocery prices and Kennedy's position on the herbicide glyphosate.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, pressed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about how public trust in vaccines has worsened in the last year. He then questioned Kennedy about what his agency is doing to address potential outbreaks, including measles, that could happen during the World Cup.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as Surgeon General in the first Trump administration, praised the new nominee to head the CDC, Dr. Erica Schwartz, but warned that she will be "under real threat to follow ideology over evidence in what is a vaccine-skeptical HHS."
On "The Takeout" Thursday night, Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona of misconduct allegations that are "sexual in nature." A spokesperson for Gallego called the claims "right-wing conspiracy theories being parroted by a fringe far-right member of Congress." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens told Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that he "should be ashamed" and should resign as the secretary of Health and Human Services or Congress should remove him. Stevens cited Kennedy's policies, including his stance of vaccines, as the reason.
Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got into a heated exchange during a House hearing on Friday. "Those are crocodile tears, congresswoman!" Kennedy told McBath when she asked him to apologize for his past comments about people with autism.
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California sparred with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about President Trump's mental fitness. Takano asked Kennedy whether he would insist that the president undergo an assessment of his mental fitness and emotional stability, to which the secretary responded, "Absolutely not."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
The FDA meeting announcement follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from limiting the number of vaccines recommended for children. Medical societies challenged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s order to drop six vaccines from the list of shots that children should have. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what it means and what could happen next.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging two major coffee chains -- Dunkin' and Starbucks -- as part of his "Make America Healthy Again" initiative. Tom Hanson has details.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
In the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump's State of the Union address, newly sworn-in Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger accused the president of driving up costs and causing chaos. Associated Press politics reporter Matt Brown, Wall Street Journal political reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and CBS News political director Fin Gómez join to discuss the major takeaways of the speeches.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
Iranian state media say "other fronts" in the war with the U.S. and Israel are opening, after Trump says the regime "really wants to make a deal."
U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice, according to Robert O'Brien.
For law enforcement investigating fraud cases, the hard part can be following the money to figure out where the tax dollars have gone.
Melissa Casias was employed at the Los Alamos National Laboratory when she went missing last year, her niece said.
The regulation, described in internal documents obtained by CBS News, would be the latest effort by President Trump's White House to tighten access to the U.S. asylum system.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
Police were called to the scene of "a domestic disturbance and shooting" in the city of Sandy, outside of Portland, Oregon, on Sunday.
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Melissa Casias was employed at the Los Alamos National Laboratory when she went missing last year, her niece said.
The changes will affect how much students and their parents can borrow, as well as their repayment options.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
A Utah judge denied a request from the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing.
The filing sets up Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI chatbot, to sell its shares to the public.
The changes will affect how much students and their parents can borrow, as well as their repayment options.
The filing sets up Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI chatbot, to sell its shares to the public.
Diller said that MGM's properties, such as the Bellagio in Las Vegas, can't be easily replaced by AI.
A TIAA-Stanford University survey found that fewer people can correctly answer questions involving basic financial concepts. See how you fare.
Nvidia unveiled new powerful chips that would bring advanced AI functions to laptops and desktop computers, with PC models from brands including Microsoft and Dell.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
Left-wing streamers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say Britain's government has denied them entry over their criticism of Israel.
U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice, according to Robert O'Brien.
Congress is returning from recess to resume work on funding immigration agencies, following a GOP revolt over the Trump administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
The regulation, described in internal documents obtained by CBS News, would be the latest effort by President Trump's White House to tighten access to the U.S. asylum system.
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Candace Tucker thought her symptoms were benign. A colonoscopy led to an alarming diagnosis.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Left-wing streamers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say Britain's government has denied them entry over their criticism of Israel.
News that the 666 to Hel was back has spread quickly across Polish social media accounts, and beyond.
U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice, according to Robert O'Brien.
An Iranian woman who now lives in the U.S. spoke with CBS News as the war with Iran entered its fourth month.
Iranian state media say "other fronts" in the war with the U.S. and Israel are opening, after President Trump says the regime "really wants to make a deal."
Kane Parsons' psychological thriller "Backrooms" earned $81.5 million on its first weekend. Carter Evan reports on how the film's success could change Hollywood.
Anna Faris, who stars in the new "Scary Movie," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss reviving the role she played in the original film, which debuted in 2000.
Model and entrepreneur Winnie Harlow sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new children's book, "Simply Winnie," and the message she hopes to pass on.
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Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company that created the Claude chatbot, said Monday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering.
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From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
Last week, President Trump was expected to sign an executive order on artificial intelligence, but abruptly postponed the event. Politico White House reporter Diana Nerozzi joins to examine what happened.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
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A Utah judge denied a request from the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing.
Police were called to the scene of "a domestic disturbance and shooting" in the city of Sandy, outside of Portland, Oregon, on Sunday.
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Senate Democrats are launching an effort to stop President Trump's "anti-weaponization' fund. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company that created the Claude chatbot, said Monday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering.
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