RNN September 16th 2026

RNN Cast · Sep 16, 2026 · 2m

U.S. Surgeon General Hearing Senate Health Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy questioned Surgeon General nominee Dr. Nicole Saffire regarding vaccines and autism. Dr. Saffire testified that she has seen no reputable evidence suggesting vaccines cause autism.

U.S. Retail Sales Commerce Department data reveals August retail sales rose 1.2 percent—rebounding from July's revised 0.5 percent dip. The gains come despite rising gas prices linked to ongoing Middle East tensions.

E.U. Social Media Restrictions European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from…