Pressure Systems edition
HHS Health Data Clashes with Pennsylvania Measles Fatalities
September 2, 2026
What this edition shows
The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is locked in a public data clash with Pennsylvania state health officials over unreported measles deaths. As senators demand resignation letters over confirmation hearing omissions and handling of the outbreak, federal agencies underreport pediatric fatalities while promoting fringe nutritional content on official platforms.
Reporting and analysis behind this edition 5 sources
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RFK Jr. Goes Full Anti-Vaxxer Conspiracy Theorist Over 2 PA Measles Deaths
When we just discussed the two recent deaths in Pennsylvania that came as a result of measles infections, we noted that there was very little information about the deceased. Some additional information has since been released, in particular the fact that one of those that died was a newborn child. T…
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The Recalled-Food Show With RFK Jr.
Hi! I am your Senate-confirmed secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and don’t worry, the worm in my brain has been dead for a long time. Forget The Real Food Show, the cooking show that I really do host on HHS.gov. Welcome to The Recalled-Food Show, the cooking show America…
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Senators Call For RFK Jr.’s Resignation After More Emails Suggest He Lied In His Confirmation Hearings
There are plenty of reasons to call for RFK Jr. to resign or be fired. There are plenty of reasons to call for him to be investigated. There’s his complete dereliction of duty when it comes to the American measles outbreak. There’s his sneaky misrepresentations carried out as he moonlights on a gove…
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A newborn and child reportedly died of measles; CDC isn't counting them
Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.
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US health authorities contradict state officials on measles-related deaths
Clash with Pennsylvania comes as US records highest number of measles cases in decades.