Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.
LATEST
Vivek Ramaswamy Announces Candidacy for Ohio Governor
The Ohio-born biotech entrepreneur, who still lives in the state, launched his bid a month after leaving DOGE.
Former CDC Director Redfield Urges RFK Jr. to Boost Vaccine Research
Dr. Robert Redfield and Del Bigtree, founder of Informed Consent Action Network, discussed Kennedy’s vaccine research plans at a Feb. 19 health care event.
RFK Jr. Has Early Mandate to Tackle Children’s Health
The Secretary for Health and Human Services heads up a new commission formed to tackle the ‘childhood chronic disease crisis.’
RFK Jr. Promises ‘A New Era of Radical Transparency’ in First Staff Address as HHS Secretary
Kennedy said that transparency is how he will reverse America’s chronic disease epidemic as head of the health department.
Trump Establishes Make America Healthy Again Commission
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as HHS secretary, Trump signed an executive order creating the panel that will target the chronic disease epidemic.
Brooke Rollins Confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture
Convincing Congress to pass the Farm Bill will be one of her early significant challenges.
RFK Jr. Confirmed by Senate as HHS Secretary
The Senate voted 52–48 to approve Trump’s nominee to lead the nation’s most prominent health department.
Senate Advances RFK Jr.’s HHS Secretary Nomination to Final Vote
A 53–47 vote along party lines moved Kennedy one step closer to becoming HHS secretary.
What’s Next in RFK Jr.’s HHS Secretary Confirmation Journey
Last week, the Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to advance Kennedy to a full Senate floor vote, which could happen this week.
Senate Finance Committee Advances Nomination of RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary
Kennedy, who has been criticized by Democrats and Republicans for his stance on vaccines and comments on abortion, needs a simple majority to gain confirmation.