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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference on the Autism report by the CDC at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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The Metro: Demystifying and fighting misinformation about autism and those who have it

Robyn Vincent, The Metro April 23, 2025

Many have criticized U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in recent weeks for making sweeping claims about the cause...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a campaign rally at the Desert Diamond Arena, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Trump’s health chief after a close Senate vote

Associated Press February 13, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote,...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

Associated Press January 29, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to...

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Trump & Harris Photos: White House | Stein & Oliver Photos: Campaigns | West: Princeton University
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Where candidates stand on economy, abortion and other issues Michiganders care about

Steve Carmody October 28, 2024

Many Michigan voters have already received their ballots for the Nov. 5 presidential election. Michigan could make a big difference...

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RFK Jr. asks appeals court to remove his name from Michigan ballot

Rick Pluta September 25, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is continuing his bid to remove his name from the Michigan presidential ballot.He has asked the...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses a crowd at a fundraiser in Royal Oak on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
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RFK Jr, Cornel West will be on Michigan presidential ballot

Rick Pluta September 10, 2024

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Monday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name will be on the state’s presidential ballot.This appears...

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FILE - Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks as he endorses Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at the Desert Diamond Arena, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.
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State appealing court order to remove RFK Jr. from ballot

Rick Pluta September 7, 2024

The state is taking what is likely the final round of the he’s-on/he’s-off fight over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential ballot...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses a crowd at a fundraiser in Royal Oak on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
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RFK Jr. goes to court to drop his name from Michigan ballot

Rick Pluta September 4, 2024

A Michigan Court of Claims judge acted quickly Tuesday to deny Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s request to be removed from...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a campaign rally at the Desert Diamond Arena, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.
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RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump before appearing with him at his rally

Associated Press August 24, 2024

PHOENIX (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his independent campaign for the White House and endorsed Donald Trump on Friday, a late-stage shakeup...

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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to supporters during a campaign event, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Royal Oak, Mich.
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MichMash: How will Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign affect the 2024 presidential election?

Hernz Laguerre May 3, 2024

Third party candidates notoriously draw votes away from either Republicans or Democrats, but which voters will Robert F. Kennedy Jr....

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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to supporters during a campaign event, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Royal Oak, Mich.
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Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. be a spoiler in Michigan? For who?

Russ McNamara April 24, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in metro Detroit over the weekend to hold a hybrid campaign rally and comedy show...

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