RFK Jr.
Can Ozempic make America slim again? RFK Jr and Musk are at odds
Two people whispering in Trump’s ear have opposing views on how to fix one of his biggest challenges: the country’s obesity problem.
- by Gina Kolata
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Kennedy’s inheritance: How addiction and trauma shaped a turbulent life
Donald Trump’s pick to be health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr has reached a pinnacle of power after a life of fame and addictions and a career intertwined with conspiracy theories.
- by Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Susanne Craig and Rebecca Davis O’Brien
Opinion
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Hacks, phoneys and sex pests. Why Trump’s MAGA cabinet is the new normal
Trump’s highly publicised cabinet appointments tell us that yep, he’s for real. The US, under the MAGAdministration, will do exactly what it says on the tin.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Former celebrity chef Pete Evans to publish cookbook with RFK Jr
The book will be published by Kennedy’s Children’s Health Defence, an organisation known as one of the country’s largest anti-vaccine groups.
- by Nick Ralston
‘Dangerous’: Caroline Kennedy blasts cousin RFK Jr’s vaccine views
The departing US ambassador said: “I grew up with him, so I’ve known all this for a long time; others are just getting to know him.”
- by Matthew Knott
Political sketch
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Fantasy, comedy … or horror? Team Trump as a movie script is hard to believe
As Donald Trump picks those he wants to help him wield power, even a movie producer would dismiss the storyline as ridiculous.
- by Tony Wright
Editorial
US Votes 2024
Trump’s cabinet is good, mad or indifferent, but above all loyal
President-elect Donald Trump has picked an oddball cabinet, but how long will it hold?
- The Herald's View
What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Trump’s pick for health secretary
A scion of a famous Democratic dynasty, Kennedy made a name as an environmental attorney before turning against scientific consensus on a number of medical issues.
- by Jonathan J. Cooper
Trump taps Robert Kennedy Jr to lead Department of Health and Human Services
Trump’s nominee for attorney-general, Matt Gaetz, meanwhile, came under increasing scrutiny with calls to review an unreleased report examining allegations of sexual misconduct.
- by Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward
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