After court loss, RFK Jr. gives himself more power over CDC vaccine panel

After losing in court, RFK Jr. seized direct control over the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, a power move that critics warn will politicize safety recommendations affecting 50 million annual vaccinations. By appointing his own members to the 15-seat committee, he bypassed typical HHS oversight—a 200% centralization of authority compared to previous secretaries. This is cheaper than the typical rival's bureaucratic reform, costing taxpayers an estimated $2 million in legal fees but risking public health trust.