The popular public health care program for low-income Americans covers nearly half of all births in America. Almost half of the nation’s children are also enrolled in the program.
Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist, will be able to shape federal abortion policy and has expressed openness to national restrictions.
The 19th spoke to medical experts about what Kennedy can and can’t do around vaccines if confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
It marks one of Kennedy’s clearest public statements on abortion since being nominated to lead the nation’s health department.
As widespread confusion continues over the funding freezes, programs serving women and children could be hit particularly hard.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s quest to "Make America Healthy Again" has the ability to mobilize moms — both for and against the movement.
A new ad campaign by the organization Moms First comes as House Republicans consider gutting a tax credit that has long helped parents with child care expenses.
A first-of-its-kind study highlights the stark gender disparity in AI-generated nonconsensual intimate images — and puts into focus the evolving risks for women in politics and public life.
Some election officials are trying to set the record straight about online conspiracy theories — a sign of the work ahead for the women-led workforce and the future of voting policy.
Amid reports of bomb threats, technical glitches and Trump sowing initial doubts on the voting process, experts say election officials were prepared to administer America’s elections.