Top Senate committee Republican ‘struggling’ over RFK Jr.’s nomination, points to vaccine skepticism
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., told Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday that he has been "struggling with your nomination" to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Cassidy's comments came during the second hearing this week for Kennedy, President Donald… pic.twitter.com/zlLMfc2D0g
Sen. Crapo: RFK Jr. will work to 'make our country healthier'
Idaho, delivered his opening statement at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing, saying his goal as secretary of health and human services would be to "make our country healthier."
RFK Jr. First-Day Hearing Wraps Up After More Than Three Hours
Sen. Mike Crapo (R., Idaho), the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, brought Wednesday’s hearing to a close, as senators rushed out to make a vote. He thanked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for appearing and for providing documents and responses.
RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation: Kennedy Testifies He’s Not Anti-Vaccine
Kennedy Jr. rejected characterizations of him as an anti-vaxxer in a Senate hearing Wednesday where senators will weigh his confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary—as his former billionaire running mate threatens to fund primary challenges against lawmakers who vote against him.
Robert F Kennedy Jr. denies anti-vaccine stance in confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Three key takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s controversial pick to lead Health and Human Services, testified before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.
'Struggling with your nomination': 4 takeaways from RFK Jr., Gabbard, Patel hearings
Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are among Trump's more controversial nominees, and faced tough questions from senators Thursday.
RFK Jr. Faces Tough Questions at First Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy Jr. faced a plethora of tough questions on vaccines, abortion and public health policy during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Lawmakers pressed Kennedy,
Watch highlights from RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s controversial selection to run the Department of Health and Human Services, began two days of confirmation hearings before Senate committees on Jan. 29.
RFK Jr., Patel and Gabbard: Trump nominees face high-stakes day at confirmation hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel are each set to appear before lawmakers during a pivotal day of confirmation hearings Thursday.
Crapo Praises Kennedy's Commitment to Healthcare Change
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R., Idaho), in his opening remarks on at the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmation ...
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Sen. Warren grills RFK Jr: 'Kids might die, but Robert Kennedy can keep cashing in'
Kennedy faced questions from the Senate Finance Committee, including from MA Sen. Warren, weighing whether he is fit to be ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants to Change How SNAP Benefits Are Used
During confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to SNAP and his ideas for integrating nutritional health into ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid
In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer ...
Democrats hammer RFK Jr. on vaccine comments, abortion
Kennedy, a Democrat who ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign, now faces two separate confirmation ...
Kennedy, Polarizing Pick for Health Secretary, Defends Shifts on Vaccines and Abortion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in a sometimes-contentious hearing before the Senate’s Finance Committee on Wednesday, and ...
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What’s the evidence RFK Jr. profited off vaccine lawsuits? Checking Warren’s claim
Kennedy Jr. earned more than $2.4 million as a consultant referring cases to the law firm Wisner Baum, government records show. Wisner Baum is suing Merck & Co. over allegations that the ...
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In first Senate grilling, RFK Jr. reveals anti-staffing mandate stance and his Medicaid weaknesses
Senators grilled President Trump’s nominee for the nation’s top health post Wednesday on his ideas for Medicaid and Medicare.