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Robert F. Kennedy
The latest news on Robert F. Kennedy, American politician, lawyer and former US attorney general, including US politics news.
A measles alert sign hangs outside the entrance to the Cohen Children’s Medical Centre in New York in March. Photo: Reuters
United States

US at tipping point for return of endemic measles

Low vaccination rates mean the disease, which was declared eradicated in the US, could go back to spreading at high levels, researchers warn.

United States

Trump health chief RFK Jnr says US will know cause of autism ‘epidemic’ soon

United States

Trump health cuts to axe 10,000 jobs, strip union rights, amid measles outbreak

United States

Top US vaccine official quits, slams Trump health chief for ‘misinformation’

The Food and Drug Administration’s Peter Marks oversaw the agency’s rapid review and approval of Covid-19 jabs during the pandemic.

Peter Marks, Director of the Centre for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the US Food and Drug Administration answers a question during a hearing in Washington in May 2021. Photo: AFP
United States

Utah bans fluoride in drinking water, becoming first US state to do so

The move is opposed by dentists and health organisations, who warn it will lead to medical problems.

Donald Trump

Trump drops vaccine critic Dave Weldon as nominee to head CDC

The surprise move came hours before his confirmation hearing, making Weldon the first Trump pick to be withdrawn from consideration.

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United States

Unvaccinated Texas child dies in measles outbreak, first US fatality in years

Robert F. Kennedy Jnr, the top US health official and a vaccine critic, dismissed the Texas outbreak as ‘not unusual’.

A sign for measles testing is seen in Seminole, Texas, on Friday. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

SNL50: who is Caroline Kennedy’s artist husband of 39 years, Edwin Schlossberg?

The already legendary SNL50 Anniversary Special on February 16 drew movers and shakers from New York and beyond – including Caroline Kennedy and her rarely seen husband, Edwin Schlossberg.

Donald Trump

Vaccine sceptic RFK Jnr confirmed as Trump’s health secretary

The Republican-controlled Senate backed his nomination 52-48 despite concern over his promotion of medical misinformation.

Celebrity Families

Meet Kerry Kennedy, RFK Jr’s sister, who isn’t afraid to oppose him and Trump

The Democrat and Kamala Harris supporter has spoken out against her brother’s nomination for US Health Secretary, citing concerns about his stance on vaccines and other health issues.

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Kerry Kennedy is the sister of Robert F. Kennedy NJr, Donald Trump’s Health secretary pick. Photo: @kerrykennedyrfk/Instagram
Celebrity children

Meet Kyra Kennedy, daughter of RFK, and aspiring fashion designer

RFK’s daughter with his second wife, Mary Richardson, wants to carve out her own path as a fashion designer – and now lives in Milan to pursue her dream career.

Kyra Kennedy (right) is the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr and his second wife, Mary Richardson. Photos: AP, @mskyrakennedy/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet RFK Jr’s 30-year-old activist niece, who’s about to get married

As rumours circulate about RFK Jr’s alleged affair with reporter Olivia Nuzzi, the American politician was notably absent from his niece Grace Kennedy Allen’s pre-wedding celebrations.

United States

New York Magazine’s star writer placed on leave over alleged RFK Jnr affair

The company said the relationship unfolded while the high-profile reporter was covering the US presidential election campaign.

US presidential election 2024

Judge rules Robert F. Kennedy Jnr’s name will stay on Wisconsin ballot

Kennedy suspended his Independent campaign in August and endorsed Trump. Judge ruled candidates cannot be removed from ballot unless they die.

Robert F. Kennedy Jnr at a campaign event for Donald Trump in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday. Photo: AP
Millionaires and billionaires

8 of the richest lawyers in the world – net worths, ranked

From O.J. Simpson’s lawyer Robert Shapiro and Judge Judy to Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s former running mate Nicole Shanahan and Microsoft’s Bill Neukom, here’s who made the list

Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s would-be running mate Nicole Shanahan, NBA investor Jerry Reinsdorf, and Microsoft’s Bill Neukom are some of the richest lawyers in the world. Photo: Getty Images, @nba/Instagram
US presidential election 2024

Trump adds Robert F. Kennedy Jnr and Tulsi Gabbard to transition team

Kennedy suspended independent election campaign to endorse Trump; Gabbard left Democrats in 2022 and is now popular among conservatives.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Ben Affleck’s rumoured new fling, Kick Kennedy – who’s 16 years his junior?

Ben Affleck is said to be ‘hanging out with’ a new woman in his life, after his highly publicised split from pop star Jennifer Lopez – and she happens to be part of the Kennedy dynasty

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US presidential election 2024

RFK Jnr suspends US presidential campaign, endorses Trump

In exchange for supporting the Republican candidate, Kennedy is hoping for a job in a potential Trump administration.

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Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jnr makes an announcement on the future of his campaign in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
US presidential election 2024

RFK Jnr weighs dropping US presidential bid to join up with Trump

Running mate Nicole Shanahan says they risk drawing votes from the ex-US president’s supporters, clearing the way for Kamala Harris.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Taylor Swift’s political scion ex, Conor Kennedy – who just got engaged?

Conor Kennedy, the eldest child of Robert F. Kennedy Jr and Mary Kennedy, and who briefly dated Taylor Swift in 2012, is engaged to Brazilian singer Giulia Be, as announced in a joint Instagram post

US presidential election 2024

RFK Jnr says he dumped a dead bear in New York’s Central Park as a prank

The independent presidential candidate made the disclosure in a three-minute video on social media as he apparently tried to get out ahead of a magazine story.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jnr. File photo: AP
US presidential election 2024

RFK Jnr fails to qualify for debate with Trump and Biden

The independent US presidential candidate called his exclusion from the June 27 debate ‘undemocratic, un-American and cowardly’.

Robert F. Kennedy Jnr. Photo: AP
US presidential election 2024

US presidential candidate RFK Jnr says he thinks worm ate part of his brain

The independent White House hopeful made the claim in a 2012 deposition as part of his divorce from his second wife, but says he has since recovered.

Fame and celebrity

Future first lady? Meet Cheryl Hines, Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s actress wife

Hines got her start at Universal Studios Florida portraying Psycho’s iconic victim in the shower, before getting her big break in Curb Your Enthusiasm opposite Larry David

US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s wife, Cheryl Hines, is a well-known face to many, having played Larry David’s on-screen wife in Curb Your Enthusiasm. Photos: @robertfkennedyjr, @_cherylhines/Instagram
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