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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Arcs in the news about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the outlets we track, each followed from its first story to its last, with who covered it.

Person · 502 stories · 4,688 articles · earliest story we hold Oct 9, 2023

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The return of measles to the US and the outbreaks in Texas and beyond

11 of 95 stories this year · 12 about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Measles outbreak involving cases at a Philadelphia day care center expands, health officials say · 6 articles, Jan 5Florida's 9th case of measles confirmed in Polk County: Health officials · 10 articles, Feb 20Florida refuses to bar unvaccinated students from school suffering a measles outbreak · 17 articles, Feb 22First case of measles reported in Chicago since 2019 · 5 articles, Mar 8A CDC team joins the response to 8 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants · 42 articles, Mar 8Second child at Pilsen migrant shelter diagnosed with measles, CDPH says · 5 articles, Mar 8CDC issues alert over rising measles cases in the U.S. · 18 articles, Mar 18Measles outbreak puts elimination status at risk: CDC · 9 articles, Apr 11US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase? · 29 articles, Apr 11Measles cases in the U.S. are already triple last year's total, and it's only July · 11 articles, Jul 27Global Measles Cases Rise by 20% as WHO Blames One Key Factor · 13 articles, Nov 14
RFK Jr.'s confirmation as health secretary

5 of 14 stories this year · gone quiet

Trump picks RFK Jr., anti-vaccine activist, for Health and Human Services secretary · 170 articles, Nov 14Caroline Kennedy, a U.S. ambassador, says her cousin RFK Jr. holds ‘dangerous' views on vaccines · 15 articles, Nov 18RFK Jr. Cabinet Nomination: Dozens Of Nobel Winners Urge Senate To Reject Trump’s HHS Pick · 5 articles, Dec 10Kennedy says he’s ‘all for’ polio vaccine as GOP senators raise questions about his views · 17 articles, Dec 13RFK Jr. meets with senators as questions swirl about Trump's pick to lead health agency - The Daily Reporter · 22 articles, Dec 16
The 2024 presidential debates, from Biden vs. Trump to Harris vs. Trump · Mar 6 – Oct 3, 2024The 2024 general election campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump · Jul 22, 2024 – Jan 7, 2025The cuts to Medicaid: work requirements, Trump's payment freeze and hospitals · Nov 18, 2024 – Sep 28, 2026

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Everything else100 stories in 2024 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Dec 14McConnell slams polio vaccine critics in apparent warning to RFK Jr.11 articles · 6 independent sources
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  2. Dec 13– 14Kennedy’s lawyer has asked the FDA to revoke approval of the polio vaccine15 articles · 15 independent sources
    5 left, 4 center, 2 right
  3. Dec 9Trump says RFK Jr. will investigate the discredited link between vaccines and autism: ‘Somebody has to find out’9 articles · 4 independent sources
    0 left, 1 center, 1 right
  4. Nov 18Dental supply stock rallies on theory RFK's anti-fluoride stance will prompt more dentist visits7 articles · 4 independent sources
    1 left, 3 center, 0 right
  5. Nov 17Alec Baldwin unveils RFK Jr. impression on ‘SNL': ‘I have a dead dolphin in my car'9 articles · 4 independent sources
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  6. Nov 15Jake Tapper Tells CNN Viewers ‘I Hope You Like Measles’ While Reporting on Trump Picking RFK Jr. for Health Secretary5 articles · 5 independent sources
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  7. Nov 14– 15Vaccine maker stocks fall after conspiracy theory-spreading RFK Jr. tapped to lead health department16 articles · 13 independent sources
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  8. Nov 11Musk, RFK Jr., and other MAGA stars back Scott for leader1 articles · 1 independent sources
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  9. Nov 3– 4RFK Jr. says Trump would recommend removing fluoride from drinking water on 1st day in office47 articles · 22 independent sources
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  10. Oct 29– 30Supreme Court rejects push to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballot in two swing states39 articles · 32 independent sources
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Stories that name Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  1. Dec 25– 26Fate of Trump Cabinet picks is still unclear19 articles · 17 independent sources
    2 left, 3 center, 1 right
  2. Dec 10Kennedy tenure at HHS would jeopardize public health, Nobel laureates say in letter to Senate1 articles · 1 independent sources
    1 left, 1 center, 0 right
  3. Dec 4– 7Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed45 articles · 32 independent sources
    3 left, 10 center, 7 right
  4. Nov 28– Dec 4California farm placed under quarantine after bird flu found in raw milk21 articles · 12 independent sources
    3 left, 9 center, 0 right
  5. Nov 27Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National Institutes of Health28 articles · 17 independent sources
    3 left, 4 center, 3 right
  6. Nov 27– 28Trump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia29 articles · 22 independent sources
    6 left, 8 center, 5 right
  7. Nov 26– 27Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans61 articles · 42 independent sources
    6 left, 15 center, 5 right
  8. Nov 25– 29Bird flu virus found in raw milk. What to know about the risks43 articles · 31 independent sources
    5 left, 15 center, 5 right
  9. Nov 22– 23Top Florida health official advises against fluoride in drinking water8 articles · 8 independent sources
    3 left, 4 center, 1 right
  10. Nov 21Three of Trump's Cabinet selections face allegations of sexual misconduct13 articles · 8 independent sources
    0 left, 2 center, 1 right

Local coverage

  1. Jul 29Judge rejects man's bid to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. off of New Jersey's ballot5 articles · 4 independent sources
    0 left, 2 center, 1 right
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