RFK Jr defends health agency shake up, Democrats call for his ouster / Photo: Alex WROBLEWSKI - AFP
-
U2 surprise fans in Mexico City to shoot music video
-
Asia stocks uneven as investors assess high-stakes Trump-Xi talks, AI rally
-
Burberry returns to full-year profit on turnaround plan
-
Spiky, polarising, rarely dull: ups and downs of rugby's Eddie Jones
-
Denmark, Australia in the spotlight in Eurovision second semi
-
Heavy Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, wound 31
-
Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit
-
Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India
-
Bone appetit: Paris pups lap up treats at dog-centric spots
-
Kohli senses end after roaring back to form with IPL century
-
India bars sugar exports until September
-
Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show
-
Japan takes 'half step' toward fixing slow retrial system
-
Honda posts operating loss, first since 1957
-
Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
-
A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists
-
Six hantavirus cruise passengers head to Australia
-
Suspect detained in Philippine senate gunfire: police
-
Cavs top Pistons in overtime for 3-2 series lead
-
Canadian football ready for World Cup coming out party
-
US court suspends sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians
-
Asia markets mixed as Trump-Xi summit, AI trade dominate
-
'Promised to us': The Israelis dreaming of settling south Lebanon
-
'Rare, meaningful': North Korean football team ventures into South
-
In-form Messi hits brace as Miami win 5-3 at Cincinnati in MLS
-
Historic Swiss solar-powered plane crashes into sea
-
A woman UN leader is 'historical justice,' says Ecuadoran contender for top job
-
Indian pharma fuels Africa's 'zombie drug' and opioid crisis
-
After months of blackout, Iran gives internet to select few
-
Wood urges New Zealand to 'create some history' at World Cup
-
In Washington, the fight to preserve Black cemeteries
-
US children's book author sentenced to life after poisoning husband
-
Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes
-
AVI Urges the Dismissal of Two Directors at Wacom
-
PLAS-LABS Simplifies Scientific Validation With Automated Citation Tracking Powered by Bioz
-
Battery X Metals Achieves Milestone with Delivery of Next-Generation Patent-Pending Lithium-Ion Battery Rebalancing Machine Featuring Design Enhancements, Advancing Strategic Commercialization Initiatives
-
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - May 14
-
Akkodis Recognized in HFS Horizons 2026 Report for Enterprise Ready Agentic AI Services
-
Lexus Of Oakville Recognized for Redefining the Luxury Dealership Experience With 2026 Consumer Choice Award
-
US renews offer of $100 mn to Cuba if it cooperates
-
City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip: Guardiola
-
Man City ease past Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal
-
Alaves end champions Barca's bid for 100-point record
-
US jury begins deliberations on 737 MAX victim suit against Boeing
-
PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
-
Inter Milan win Italian Cup to secure domestic double
-
Man City see off Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal
-
Trump and Xi set for high-stakes talks in Beijing
-
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as oil prices retreat
-
Iran holds World Cup send-off for national football team
RFK Jr defends health agency shake up, Democrats call for his ouster
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy said Thursday that firing the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was "absolutely necessary" to restore high standards, as he faced blistering criticism from Democrats urging him to resign.
"We need bold, competent and creative new leadership at CDC, people able and willing to chart a new course," he told a Senate hearing marked by sharp exchanges that at times erupted into shouting matches.
His remarks came days after the ouster of Sue Monarez, which, along with several high-level resignations, has plunged the nation's top public health agency into turmoil.
Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee leading the hearing, opened by demanding Kennedy be sworn in under oath, accusing him of lying in previous written testimony.
"It is in the country's best interest that Robert Kennedy step down, and if he doesn't, Donald Trump should fire him before more people are hurt," Wyden thundered.
The request was rejected by the Republican chairman, Senator Mike Crapo, who praised Kennedy for his focus on chronic disease, including the obesity crisis.
R.Chavez--AT
