Covering RFK Jr., MAHA, health policy & politics for @nytimes. Former Congress & White House Correspondent (Bush & Obama). Peloton aficionado, amateur painter, dog lover, mom. Tips: stolberg@nytimes.com
NEW: After Fauci took the Fifth, Republicans spent three hours battering him with questions as he sat in silence. Here's what we know about their claims. w/ @Ben Mueller www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/h...
What We Know About Dr. Fauci Pleading the Fifth in Senate Hearing on Covid Origins (Gift Article)In a three-hour Senate hearing this week, Dr. Fauci invoked his constitutional right to stay silent, leaving people confused about many of the issues raised.www.nytimes.comUPDATE: Fauci takes the Fifth. Rand Paul told Fauci there would be "repercussions" for his refusal to answer questions. Fauci's lawyer spoke up, and Paul had security escort the lawyer out of the room. I'm in the room. Follow us live here: www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07...
Trump Live Updates: Fauci Refuses to Answer Senators’ Questions on Covid Origins (Gift Article)www.nytimes.comBREAKING: Fauci takes the fifth.
Sheryl Gay StolbergThere’s a lot in the Fauci diaries. Here’s my take. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/u...
There’s a lot in the Fauci diaries. Here’s my take. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/u...
Fauci, in Private Diary, Reflected on Covid’s Origins and His Own Fame (Gift Article)Private entries, released by a Republican senator, have reignited a furious debate over whether Covid-19 leaked from a lab.www.nytimes.comNEW: CDC changed its autism and vaccines website, yet again -- this time to win Cassidy's vote for Trump's nominee. The site still asserts there is a link, but now carries the words: "Scientists have not identified the root causes of autism." www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/h...
Key Republican Senator Says He Will Support Erica Schwartz for C.D.C. DirectorSenator Bill Cassidy, who is believed to hold the deciding vote in the Senate health committee for Dr. Erica Schwartz’s confirmation, had declined for days to say whether he would back her.www.nytimes.comNew White House plan reimagines American science — more $$ for AI, less for universities and the “life sciences.” Written by Trump’s science adviser, who is a Silicon Valley tech guy, not a scientist. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/u...
Trump’s Plan for Science: More Money for A.I., Less for UniversitiesMichael Kratsios, President Trump’s science adviser, proposed overhauling how the government funds research. Democrats said Mr. Trump’s actions had weakened science.www.nytimes.comThe Great American State Fair, part of Trump's 250th BD party, will have MAHA offerings, including a cooking demonstration by Dr. Oz. But unless you count chips, slaw, or green chile queso, no veggies on the vendor food list. Pizza, corn dogs & fries. www.freedom250.org/media-center...
FOOD SHOWCASES AMERICA’S CULINARY TRADITIONS AT THE GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR - Freedom 250WASHINGTON, D.C. — As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the Great American State Fair will bring one of the nation's most beloved traditions to the National Mall...www.freedom250.orgSCOOP: A cache of internal emails obtained by @nytimes.com shows how CDC leaders struggled to adjust to life under RFK Jr.: Late-night demands; color-coded spreadsheets; a mad dash to the National Archives for 28 boxes of historical records. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/u...
Inside the C.D.C.’s Mad Scramble to Meet Kennedy’s Demandswww.nytimes.comNEW: Major posts are vacant. Waves of scientists are gone. Ebola looms. My look at how RFK Jr. manages HHS: “If the C.E.O. lacked deep expertise in the company’s business and the leaders of its most important divisions were missing, investors would revolt." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/u...
Kennedy Shows Minimal Engagement With Vast Health Portfoliowww.nytimes.comWhy the lack of US leadership could make this Ebola outbreak one of the worst ever. @apoorvanyt.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Video: Why This Ebola Outbreak Could Be One of the WorstAn Ebola outbreak is spreading in parts of Africa with over 170 deaths and about 750 infections, according to the World Health Organization. Our global health reporter Apoorva Mandavilli explains how ...www.nytimes.comBarney Frank was one of a kind. I remember him as outspoken, irascible, cutting, funny, pointed, smart, and most of all unafraid. Lovely obituary by my @nytimes.com colleague @kitseelye.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/u...
Barney Frank, Gay Pioneer and Liberal Stalwart in Congress, Dies at 86www.nytimes.comSCOOPLET: The FDA says it is studying the safety of the abortion pill Mifepristone. But the study hasn't started & has been held up for months by bureaucratic delays at HHS, per 2 people familiar. + Trump is mum & in a political bind. w/ @pambelluck.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/u...
Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump Silent, and in a Political Bindwww.nytimes.comBREAKiNG: Cassidy Lost His Primary www.nytimes.com/2026/05/16/u...
Cassidy Loses His Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes Another G.O.P. Foewww.nytimes.comWith some trepidation, I agreed to be interviewed by @brindabee.bsky.social and her team at Why Should I Trust You on what it is like to cover RFK Jr. and MAHA in these polarized times. These are my honest, albeit imperfect, reflections. Please be kind. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Special Ep: A Conversation w Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Lead Reporter for the NYT Covering RFK Jr. & MAHA In An Era of MistrustPodcast Episode · Why Should I Trust You? · May 15 · 1h 10mpodcasts.apple.comSCOOP: RFK Jr.'s top spokesman, Rich Danker, quit in protest over Trump admin's vaping policy -- one day after FDA chief Makary resigned for the same reason. NOW VACANT at HHS: Surgeon General. CDC director. FDA commissioner. Asst. Sec for Public Affairs www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/u...
Top Kennedy Spokesman Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policywww.nytimes.comOk, eating my words. Marty Makary has resigned under pressure as FDA commissioner. @by-cjewett.bsky.social has the scoop: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/u...
F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Weeks of Pressurewww.nytimes.comSheryl Gay StolbergWho wants to bet that Makary survives? I may eat these words, it's just a hunch, but this feels like a trial balloon. Something tells me the FDA commissioner is being hung out to dry -- but not pushed out the door. @by-cjewett.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/u...