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RFK Jr. Authorizes CDC Fires Amid Measles Surge, Trump Cuts

4/24/2026

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC director will have power to fire appointees undermining vaccine confidence.
At a Senate hearing on April 22, 2026, Senators warned of a measles surge over 2,000 cases and falling vaccination rates.
President Donald Trump’s budget proposes a 12% cut to HHS and reductions for NIH.
Dr. Deb Houry accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of misrepresenting hepatitis B vaccine safety.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC director will have power to fire appointees undermining vaccine confidence.
At a Senate hearing on April 22, 2026, Senators warned of a measles surge over 2,000 cases and falling vaccination rates.
President Donald Trump’s budget proposes a 12% cut to HHS and reductions for NIH.
Dr. Deb Houry accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of misrepresenting hepatitis B vaccine safety.