RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be the nation’s top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee’s deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations that prevent deadly diseases.
3 Key Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s Second Senate Confirmation Hearing
Should Kennedy gain confirmation, he would oversee HHS’s $1.7 trillion budget and hold influence over the foods and drugs that affect the daily lives of Americans.
RFK Jr. Says He Doesn’t Know if COVID-19 Vaccines Work
R obert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), was grilled by Democratic senators during his confirmation hearing on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30, who confronted him with conspiratorial and conflicting statements he has made about COVID-19.
Top Republican 'struggling' with RFK Jr.'s nomination over Kennedy's vaccine views
Sen. Bill Cassidy, the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, concluded Thursday's hearing by saying he was "struggling" with the nomination due to Kennedy's vaccine positions. Kennedy notably refused to say vaccines don't cause autism as he faced pointed question from lawmakers.
Conservatives in Louisiana have no doubt on how Bill Cassidy should vote on RFK Jr.
Conservatives in Louisiana view the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a litmus test for President Trump's agenda.
Cassidy asks RFK Jr. about Medicaid and Medicare views
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) about Medicare and Medicaid during Kennedy's Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday. See their full exchange.
'What Reforms Do You Recommend?': Bill Cassidy Question RFK Jr. On Healthcare During Hearing
During the confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the Senate today, Senator Bill Cassidy questioned Kennedy over his plans to reform healthcare.
All eyes on Cassidy for second RFK Jr. hearing
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Bill Cassidy focuses on Medicaid in questioning Trump nominee RFK Jr.
While Democrats blasted Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for previous comments on vaccines and some Republicans teed him up for stump speeches, Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana mostly stuck
VP Vance makes confirmation predictions for Gabbard, Patel and RFK, Jr: 'Have to fight for each one'
Vice President JD Vance discusses the Senate confirmation hearings for three of President Donald Trump's most controversial ...
RFK Jr. Is Starting Where Michelle Obama Left, Now With Republican Support
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. focused a lot of his proposals on diet-related diseases among low-income Americans during his ...
'Like he’s a rockstar': scenes from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearings
The hearings were packed to capacity with protesters and fans, while the spillover crowd hung out in hallways and overflow ...
‘He just continues to sow doubt’: The backstory behind Senator Maggie Hassan’s unexpected rebuke of RFK Jr.
The New Hampshire senator's son, who lives with severe cerebral palsy, inspired her viral moment in Thursday's hearing for ...
History Exposes a Crucial Flaw in RFK Jr.’s Vision for Treating Drug Addiction
Kennedy wants to create "wellness drug rehabilitation farms." But the U.S. tried it before, and it didn't work.
Why does RFK Jr.’s voice sound like that? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia
Ever wondered why Robert Kennedy Jr.'s voice sounds unusual? He was diagnosed with a neurological disorder that impacts vocal ...
RFK Jr. Has a Lot to Learn About Medicaid
Trump’s pick for health secretary showed a poor understanding of a key part of the job.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made ...
'Sometimes love means saying no': RFK Jr. on gender-affirming care for minors
Trump's pick for HHS Secretary told Senators Thursday he would carry out Trump's agenda reducing care for transgender youth.