Katherine Eban
@katherineeban.bsky.social
Award-winning investigative journo. @rollingstone.com national investigative correspondent. NYT bestselling author, Bottle of Lies. @CarnegieCorp fellow. Partial to animals. DM 4 Signal.
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HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority”
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EXCLUSIVE: In my 1st @rollingstone.com story, internal
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
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Worth noting that the @wsj.com has joined with the @nytimes.com and Bellingcat to say that ICE is lying in its description of the shooting of Alex Pretti. The video evidence more and more supports the view that this was a gratuitous execution. www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
Videos Contradict U.S. Account of Minneapolis Shooting by Federal Agents
See how immigration officers escalated a fatal confrontation on Saturday.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Worth noting that the @wsj.com has joined with the @nytimes.com and Bellingcat to say that ICE is lying in its description of the shooting of Alex Pretti. The video evidence more and more supports the view that this was a gratuitous execution. www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
Thank you @laurabeil.bsky.social. Very kind, and right back at you.
Once again, @katherineeban.bsky.social proves why she's one of the best in the business.
EXCLUSIVE: In my 1st @rollingstone.com story, internal
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
January 22, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Thank you @laurabeil.bsky.social. Very kind, and right back at you.
🙏expert input from @pauloffit.bsky.social, Anders Hviid, Dr. Daniel Jernigan. Grateful to @seanwoods.bsky.social @katestorey.bsky.social 4 the reporting opportunity. If you have more HHS/CDC info, pls Signal me at KatherineEban.45 or reach me through katherineeban.com/contact /7
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January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
🙏expert input from @pauloffit.bsky.social, Anders Hviid, Dr. Daniel Jernigan. Grateful to @seanwoods.bsky.social @katestorey.bsky.social 4 the reporting opportunity. If you have more HHS/CDC info, pls Signal me at KatherineEban.45 or reach me through katherineeban.com/contact /7
The surprising emails showed how two anti-vax allies of Kennedy, Lyn Redwood + Stuart Burns, steered the grant through HHS. The email dates tracked almost to the day w/ Kennedy's controversial deliberations over whether to no longer recommend the HepB vax birth dose. /6
January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The surprising emails showed how two anti-vax allies of Kennedy, Lyn Redwood + Stuart Burns, steered the grant through HHS. The email dates tracked almost to the day w/ Kennedy's controversial deliberations over whether to no longer recommend the HepB vax birth dose. /6
years to get internal agency documents. But in Denmark,
Vestergård readily got the researchers' emails w/ HHS officials from Univ. of Southern Denmark + shared them exclusively w/ Rolling Stone: t.co/s96Mng2Wpe /5
Vestergård readily got the researchers' emails w/ HHS officials from Univ. of Southern Denmark + shared them exclusively w/ Rolling Stone: t.co/s96Mng2Wpe /5
https://www.documentcloud.org/projects/223788-hep-b-study-emails/
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January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
years to get internal agency documents. But in Denmark,
Vestergård readily got the researchers' emails w/ HHS officials from Univ. of Southern Denmark + shared them exclusively w/ Rolling Stone: t.co/s96Mng2Wpe /5
Vestergård readily got the researchers' emails w/ HHS officials from Univ. of Southern Denmark + shared them exclusively w/ Rolling Stone: t.co/s96Mng2Wpe /5
But their findings were being debunked by Danish journalist Gunver Lystbæk Vestergård/experts who IDed dubious research. Why had HHS swiftly funded their study to give only half of newborns lifesaving HepB vax birth dose? Despite strong #FOIA laws, it can take US journos /4
January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
But their findings were being debunked by Danish journalist Gunver Lystbæk Vestergård/experts who IDed dubious research. Why had HHS swiftly funded their study to give only half of newborns lifesaving HepB vax birth dose? Despite strong #FOIA laws, it can take US journos /4
US vax schedule w/ Denmark's, which gives 7 fewer vaccines. I came across Danish scientists Peter Aaby/ Christine Stabell Benn, who argue that vaccines w/ inactivated viruses can increase mortality. RFK Jr. relied on their claims when he cut $1B in Gavi funding. /3
January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
US vax schedule w/ Denmark's, which gives 7 fewer vaccines. I came across Danish scientists Peter Aaby/ Christine Stabell Benn, who argue that vaccines w/ inactivated viruses can increase mortality. RFK Jr. relied on their claims when he cut $1B in Gavi funding. /3
Global health experts denounced the study as RFK Jr.'s "Tuskegee." The Danish scientists involved are accused of "questionable research practices." Bill Ackman's
foundation is the other major funder. Initially, I wasn't looking for emails. I wanted to learn why RFK Jr was aligning /2
foundation is the other major funder. Initially, I wasn't looking for emails. I wanted to learn why RFK Jr was aligning /2
January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Global health experts denounced the study as RFK Jr.'s "Tuskegee." The Danish scientists involved are accused of "questionable research practices." Bill Ackman's
foundation is the other major funder. Initially, I wasn't looking for emails. I wanted to learn why RFK Jr was aligning /2
foundation is the other major funder. Initially, I wasn't looking for emails. I wanted to learn why RFK Jr was aligning /2
A 🧵on my @rollingstone.com exclusive: Internal emails show how @hhsofficial.bsky.social officials close to Sec. Kennedy made a $1.6 million no-bid grant to study purported Hep B vaccine harm in Guinea-Bissau a "funding priority." rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority.”
rollingstone.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
A 🧵on my @rollingstone.com exclusive: Internal emails show how @hhsofficial.bsky.social officials close to Sec. Kennedy made a $1.6 million no-bid grant to study purported Hep B vaccine harm in Guinea-Bissau a "funding priority." rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
Reposted by Katherine Eban
How sad is this? The CDC closed its FOIA office, so this story could only be published because a Danish journalist provided Rolling Stone with the documents, after obtaining them through a freedom of information request to the University of Southern Denmark
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority.”
www.rollingstone.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:11 AM
How sad is this? The CDC closed its FOIA office, so this story could only be published because a Danish journalist provided Rolling Stone with the documents, after obtaining them through a freedom of information request to the University of Southern Denmark
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Reposted by Katherine Eban
Nice reporting on RFK Jr.'s "own Tuskegee experiment."
Also, shame on Pershing Square Foundation for offering funds for this.
Also, shame on Pershing Square Foundation for offering funds for this.
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority.”
www.rollingstone.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Nice reporting on RFK Jr.'s "own Tuskegee experiment."
Also, shame on Pershing Square Foundation for offering funds for this.
Also, shame on Pershing Square Foundation for offering funds for this.
Reposted by Katherine Eban
Killer reporting from @katherineeban.bsky.social
EXCLUSIVE: In my 1st @rollingstone.com story, internal
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority”
rollingstone.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Killer reporting from @katherineeban.bsky.social
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“Kennedy’s “fingerprints are all over it,” he says, pointing to the study’s stated objective to examine secondary outcomes such as eczema and neurological disorders. “It makes absolutely no sense to study associations between this vaccine and these outcomes,” except that’s what interests Kennedy.” 🧪
EXCLUSIVE: In my 1st @rollingstone.com story, internal
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority”
rollingstone.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:41 AM
“Kennedy’s “fingerprints are all over it,” he says, pointing to the study’s stated objective to examine secondary outcomes such as eczema and neurological disorders. “It makes absolutely no sense to study associations between this vaccine and these outcomes,” except that’s what interests Kennedy.” 🧪
Reposted by Katherine Eban
Really critical story on the unethical hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea Bissau. In addition to the Danish researchers, #RFKJr & billionaire #BillAckman are key drivers of this nonsense. The combo of bad science, bad politics & bad money are putting kids at risk again. @katherineeban.bsky.social
EXCLUSIVE: In my 1st @rollingstone.com story, internal
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority”
rollingstone.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Really critical story on the unethical hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea Bissau. In addition to the Danish researchers, #RFKJr & billionaire #BillAckman are key drivers of this nonsense. The combo of bad science, bad politics & bad money are putting kids at risk again. @katherineeban.bsky.social
Thanks Prof. Yamey, murkier indeed.
January 17, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Thanks Prof. Yamey, murkier indeed.
Reposted by Katherine Eban
🚨 This @rollingstone.com piece about the Danish investigators is explosive & deeply alarming
The whole episode gets murkier by the day
The author of the piece got access to e-mails between Danish PI Dr Stabell Benn & 2 HHS staffers with anti-vaccine histories😳
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The whole episode gets murkier by the day
The author of the piece got access to e-mails between Danish PI Dr Stabell Benn & 2 HHS staffers with anti-vaccine histories😳
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority.”
www.rollingstone.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:39 PM
🚨 This @rollingstone.com piece about the Danish investigators is explosive & deeply alarming
The whole episode gets murkier by the day
The author of the piece got access to e-mails between Danish PI Dr Stabell Benn & 2 HHS staffers with anti-vaccine histories😳
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The whole episode gets murkier by the day
The author of the piece got access to e-mails between Danish PI Dr Stabell Benn & 2 HHS staffers with anti-vaccine histories😳
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Reposted by Katherine Eban
Truly damning investigative reporting in @rollingstone.com on how Danish researchers long favored by RFK.Jr for their studies which cast doubt on vaccines,secured a no bid grant to fund the unethical trial in Guinea Bissau. This read is worth your time.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority.”
www.rollingstone.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Truly damning investigative reporting in @rollingstone.com on how Danish researchers long favored by RFK.Jr for their studies which cast doubt on vaccines,secured a no bid grant to fund the unethical trial in Guinea Bissau. This read is worth your time.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The scientists Christine Stabell Benn/Peter Aaby faced allegations they'd oversold their findings that certain vaccines have nonspecific effects that can increase mortality. But HHS/CDC officials close to Secretary Kennedy
steered the no-bid grant through the bureaucracy. /2
steered the no-bid grant through the bureaucracy. /2
January 16, 2026 at 10:04 PM
The scientists Christine Stabell Benn/Peter Aaby faced allegations they'd oversold their findings that certain vaccines have nonspecific effects that can increase mortality. But HHS/CDC officials close to Secretary Kennedy
steered the no-bid grant through the bureaucracy. /2
steered the no-bid grant through the bureaucracy. /2
EXCLUSIVE: In my 1st @rollingstone.com story, internal
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority”
rollingstone.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:31 PM
EXCLUSIVE: In my 1st @rollingstone.com story, internal
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
@hhsofficial.bsky.social emails show how 2 Danish scientists accused of "questionable research practices" got a $1.6 million grant aligned w/ Sec. Kennedy's theories to study HepB vaccine in Guinea-Bissau: rollingstone.com/politics/pol... /1
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Horrified to see this tragic news of multiple people shot at my alma mater Brown University. Prayers for everyone harmed in this heinous attack. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
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December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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On Jan 1, I’ll be joining Rolling Stone as National Investigative Correspondent. Grateful to Vanity Fair for the years of opportunity and support. Looking forward to joining Sean Woods and his talented Rolling Stone team to report on national security, politics, and public health.
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On Jan 1, I’ll be joining Rolling Stone as National Investigative Correspondent. Grateful to Vanity Fair for the years of opportunity and support. Looking forward to joining Sean Woods and his talented Rolling Stone team to report on national security, politics, and public health.
Looking forward to today’s discussion at @BrookingsInst on the media’s role in investigating #COVIDorigins. Important conversation ahead — tune in live at 1:30PM ET: www.brookings.edu/events/the-r...
The role of the media in investigating the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic | Brookings
On October 27, Brookings will hold an event to examine the role of the media in investigating the origin of COVID-19.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Looking forward to today’s discussion at @BrookingsInst on the media’s role in investigating #COVIDorigins. Important conversation ahead — tune in live at 1:30PM ET: www.brookings.edu/events/the-r...