Bill Cassidy Archives

Pro-life senators slam Trump admin for lack of progress on abortion pill safety review

Missouri Republican Josh Hawley said he walked away from a meeting this week convinced that the FDA is not serious about addressing the issue.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Feb 13, 2026Feb 16, 2026

Senate hearing to address dangers of abortion pills to babies and moms

Pro-life U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana will lead the January 14 hearing on the harms and risks of abortion pills available by mail.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Jan 9, 2026

Trump HHS cuts recommended vaccines for children from 17 to 10

The Trump admin announced a major revision of the CDC’s childhood vaccine schedule, though the list still includes one dose of the HPV vaccine, among others.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Jan 6, 2026Jan 7, 2026

RFK Jr. cuts $500 million for mRNA vaccine projects, says no new contracts will be issued

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that HHS is terminating 22 mRNA vaccine development contracts and moving away from the technology in favor of ‘safer’ alternatives.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Aug 7, 2025

66 Republicans urge SCOTUS to stop LGBT indoctrination of children in Maryland without parental consent

66 Republican members of Congress filed a brief to the Supreme Court supporting parents who are suing a Maryland school board that mandates LGBT indoctrination as early as kindergarten without parental consent.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Mar 13, 2025Mar 14, 2025

Senate committee advances RFK Jr. nomination for Health and Human Services to full Senate

The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines on Tuesday to advance President Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of Health and Human Services to the full Senate floor for a final vote.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Feb 4, 2025Feb 4, 2025