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    Democrats press RFK Jr. over altered ethics agreement●"Congressional # Democrats are pressing for answers from # Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over what they describMmastodonHealth631 min ago

    Congressional Democrats are demanding answers from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over what they describe as a previously undisclosed change to the ethics agreement he made before his Senate confirmation. They argue the modification raises questions about his credibility and whether he was fully candid during the confirmation process, and they are pressing for an explanation.

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    Shapiro clashes with RFK Jr. over measles deaths▼'Real-life consequences': Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro, RFK Jr. spar over measles-associated deaths✉newsHealthPandemics26 min ago

    Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have publicly clashed over deaths linked to a measles outbreak, with Shapiro warning of the "real-life consequences" of spreading vaccine misinformation. The exchange highlights the growing political fight over public health messaging as measles cases continue to rise in parts of the United States.

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    RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak 'under control' amid 1,600 cases▼RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' amid at least 1,600 cases in 5 states✉newsHealthPandemics26 min ago

    Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control even as at least 1,600 cases have been reported across five US states. The intestinal illness, typically linked to contaminated food or water, has driven renewed scrutiny of the federal response, with critics questioning the assessment given the case count and uncertainty over the outbreak's source.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Lands at Kennedy Space Center▼NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Lands at NASA Kennedy✉newsScienceSpace7 h ago

    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, according to the space agency. The crew's return marks the end of another rotational mission to the International Space Station conducted with SpaceX. Details on the landing time, crew members and mission milestones were not included in the available information.

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    Republican senator criticizes White House over taxpayer-funded Trump ads●Republican senator criticizes White House for taxpayer-funded Trump ads https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s ep/2MmastodonWorldUS Politics54 h ago

    Louisiana Republican senator John Kennedy has publicly criticized the Trump White House for spending taxpayer money on advertisements promoting Donald Trump. The rare intra-party rebuke, reported by the Guardian, is drawing attention as it highlights tensions within Republican ranks over the administration's use of public funds for what critics see as political self-promotion.

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    CDC 'Zombified' by Cuts, Struggles on Science Mission▼‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific MissionMmastodonWorldUS Politics4913 h ago

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lost roughly a third of its staff and much of its independence under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies, The New York Times reports. The agency is described as 'zombified', struggling to carry out its scientific mission as political control tightens and budget and personnel cuts take hold, raising alarms about the future of US public health leadership.

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    The Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their scheduled launch to the International Space Station on October 1. The crew's arrival marks the final stages of prelaunch preparations, including training reviews and rehearsals, as NASA and its commercial partner finalize the mission to rotate personnel aboard the orbiting laboratory.

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    DOJ appeals Kennedy Center ruling as Trump name deadline nears●DOJ appeals Kennedy Center ruling ahead of deadline to remove Trump’s name✉newsWorldLaw & Courts6 h ago

    The Justice Department has filed an appeal against a court ruling concerning the Kennedy Center, acting ahead of a deadline to remove President Trump's name from the institution. The case centers on the legal fight over the venue's naming, with the impending deadline adding urgency to the government's move. Details of the lower court's decision were not immediately available.

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    Trump says 'no interest' in Kennedy Center overhaul after ruling●Trump says 'no interest' in Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders his name removed✉newsWorldLaw & Courts9 h ago

    A judge has ordered former President Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, prompting Trump to say he has 'no interest' in pursuing an overhaul of the institution. The ruling marks the latest development in a dispute over Trump's association with the Washington, DC performing arts center, and the legal and political fallout is drawing widespread attention.

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    Maha split exposes strains in Kennedy's health movement▼Maha split shows all is not well with Kennedy’s US health revolution✉newsHealth11 h ago

    A rift within the Make America Healthy Again movement is raising questions about the state of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to reshape US health policy. The split suggests internal disagreements are undermining the cohesion of Kennedy's agenda, and commentators are reading it as a sign that his self-styled health revolution may be faltering.

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    Core rocket for Artemis III moon mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center●Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center✉newsScienceSpace Policy18 h ago

    The core stage rocket for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission has arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The delivery marks a key step in preparing for the crewed lunar landing mission, and coverage is highlighting progress on NASA's effort to return astronauts to the moon. Observers are watching hardware milestones closely given past schedule delays for the Artemis programme.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Headed to Kennedy Space Center▼NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 On Way to Kennedy✉newsScienceSpace14 h ago

    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission is on its way to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a step in preparations for the crew's upcoming flight to the International Space Station. The mission is part of NASA's ongoing partnership with SpaceX under the Commercial Crew Program, which regularly rotates astronauts to and from the orbiting laboratory.

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    NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The crew’s arrival marks a standard pre-launch milestone, as astronauts typically quarantine and complete final training at the Florida facility in the weeks before liftoff on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.

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    Senator Kennedy faults politicians focused on self-promotion▼Senator Kennedy criticizes politicians' self-promotion🦋blueskyWorldUS Politics1381 h ago

    US Senator John Kennedy has spoken out against fellow politicians who, in his view, spend more time promoting themselves than serving the public. The remarks drew attention as part of ongoing debate in Washington about political grandstanding and accountability, with supporters praising the blunt message and critics questioning its timing.

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    Kennedy suggests no politician should have a building named after them while alive▼Kennedy suggests ‘rule’ that no politician should have a building named after them while alive✉newsWorldPolitics6 h ago

    US politician Kennedy has proposed an unwritten rule that no living politician should have a public building named after them, arguing such honours should wait until after death. The remark touches a recurring debate in Washington about naming federal buildings after sitting or recently serving lawmakers, a practice critics say rewards partisanship and self-promotion.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center●WATCH LIVE: NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center✉newsScienceSpace22 h ago

    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival was covered live by Fox News and Fox Business. The pre-flight milestone marks the next step in preparations for the launch of the latest NASA-SpaceX crew rotation mission.

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    Reports that the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC is closing are circulating widely. The performing arts venue has been at the center of political controversy in recent months, and news of a closure has prompted strong reactions online, with people debating what it means for the arts and for the institution's future.

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    RFK Jr accused of hollowing out HHS as staff cuts mount●# HHS & many Americans are struggling to survive bc # RFKJr 🚨has ZOMBIFIED the agency: "30% fewer staff, scientists sideMmastodonHealth623 h ago

    Critics say Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been left badly weakened, with roughly 30% fewer staff and scientists sidelined by political interference. Anger is focused on the agency's new director, who pledged to follow the science but instead questioned Pennsylvania's announcement of two measles deaths. Commenters argue Americans who rely on the agency's public health work are suffering as a result.

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    The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is facing turmoil under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with observers describing the agency as struggling to carry out its public health mission. Commenters point to leadership upheaval and policy shifts as sources of concern about the agency's future effectiveness.

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    CDC vaccine recommendations stalled under Health Secretary Kennedy▼CDC vaccine policy recommendations grind to a halt under Health Secretary Kennedy✉newsWorldLaw & Courts18 h ago

    CDC vaccine policy recommendations have ground to a halt under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to news reports. The stalemate means the agency's usual guidance process on immunizations is effectively frozen, raising concerns among public health experts about delays to vaccine recommendations that hospitals, doctors and state health departments rely on for immunization campaigns.

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    Next Space Station Crew Arrives in Florida for Launch▼Next crew bound for the space station arrive in Florida✉newsScienceSpace21 h ago

    The next crew bound for the International Space Station has arrived in Florida, ahead of their launch to orbit. The arrival at Kennedy Space Center is a routine but important step in pre-launch preparations, allowing astronauts to complete final training and quarantine before lifting off to join the station's expedition crew.

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    Kennedy Center accused of delaying repairs despite structural issues▼Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege✉newsCultureEntertainment17 h ago

    Former employees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington allege that the institution postponed planned maintenance and repairs even though structural problems were known to staff. The claims, picked up by multiple US news outlets, raise questions about building safety and management priorities at the iconic arts venue. The allegations come as the Kennedy Center faces heightened political and public scrutiny.

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    Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch●Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center before big launch✉newsScienceSpace23 h ago

    The astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival marks the final pre-launch preparations, with final checks and training underway. Coverage is drawing attention to the mission as the next rotation of astronauts heads to orbit aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.

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    Ex-Kennedy Center staff say repairs halted before closure▼Former Kennedy Center employees claim officials halted repairs months prior to closure✉newsWorldUS Politics20 h ago

    Former Kennedy Center employees allege that officials stopped needed repairs months before the venue's closure, according to reporting by The Hill. The claim raises questions about whether the shutdown of the famed Washington, DC performing arts center was foreseeable or avoidable, and who is responsible for the deferred maintenance.

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    Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center ahead of Oct. 1 launch●Crew-13 lands at Kennedy as the Oct. 1 countdown begins✉newsScienceSpace23 h ago

    The Crew-13 astronauts have landed at Kennedy Space Center in Florida as preparations intensify for a targeted October 1 launch. Their arrival puts the mission into final countdown mode, with preflight checkouts, training and rehearsals underway at the spaceport. The crewed mission is set to continue rotational flights to the International Space Station, and attention now turns to whether the launch date holds.

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    The Kennedy Center in Washington is being referred to as the Trump Kennedy Center, following Donald Trump's takeover of the institution's leadership earlier in 2025, when he removed board members and installed himself as chairman. Reports and commentary continue to focus on the renaming or rebranding of the iconic performing arts centre and what it means for its independence and legacy.

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    Kennedy Center delayed repairs despite known safety issues, ex-employees say●Kennedy Center put off repairs despite known issues, former employees allege✉newsCultureEntertainment22 h ago

    Former employees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington allege that management deferred building repairs even after problems were flagged internally. The claims raise questions about maintenance priorities and workplace safety at the landmark arts venue. The Center has not been quoted in the available reporting responding to the allegations.