Kennedy’s vaccine agenda takes a major blow

A federal judge on Monday blocked HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to implement a reduced childhood immunization schedule, issuing a preliminary injunction that halts a centerpiece of his vaccine policy agenda. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy came as the White House is reportedly losing momentum on the initiative, suggesting waning internal support for Kennedy's controversial push to overhaul America's vaccination requirements. Kennedy, who has long questioned vaccine safety despite scientific consensus on their effectiveness, had positioned vaccine reform as a priority within the Trump administration. The court's decision reflects ongoing legal and public health challenges to efforts that would weaken immunization protections for children. The defeat signals potential limits to how far the administration can go in reshaping federal vaccine policy without facing judicial intervention.