Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Grilled on Vaccines and Insurance in Contentious Hearing
RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.
RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines during confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wanted "gold standard science" on vaccines, but when presented with compelling research, he cited reasons to doubt it.
Warnock, RFK Jr. clash over CDC, health policy at confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a tense exchange during his confirmation hearing Wednesday to examine the RFK Jr.'s qualifications to be the country's top health official.
“Why Does RFK Jr. Sound Like That?” How Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Rare Brain Disorder Affects His Voice
This week many Americans have taken note of the beleaguered Kennedy's distinct voice. It's said to be caused by a neurological condition, experts explain.
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 Health Secretary.
Top Republican on Senate health committee says he's 'struggling' to confirm RFK Jr
The top Republican on the Senate's chief health committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., indicated Thursday that he was “struggling" to confirm Kennedy over his inability to admit vaccines are safe and don't cause autism.
Four conflicts of interest facing RFK Jr. ahead of grilling from senators
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, is no stranger to controversy. A nephew of President John F. Kennedy, the former third-party 2024 presidential candidate rose to fame for his anti-vaccine advocacy and promotion of public health conspiracies.
Sen. Sanders grills RFK Jr. on his COVID vaccine beliefs
Kennedy Jr, President Donald Trump's pick to run the top U.S. health agency, would not answer a question from Senator Bernie Sanders about whether the coronavirus vaccine saved millions of lives during a charged Senate Health committee hearing on Thursday (January 30).
During Day 2 of RFK Jr. hearings, some GOP concerns
A key Republican senator Thursday said he was struggling with whether to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be head of the Health and Human Services Department, reflecting some of the widespread concerns lawmakers have as they approach Kennedy’s confirmation vote.
RFK Jr. Says He Backs Vaccines, Targets Chronic Diseases in Senate Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wasn’t antivaccine as senators pressed on his past remarks, in the first of two days of hearings over his nomination for health secretary.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denies comparing CDC to ‘Nazi death camps’
In hearing, RFK Jr. said he wasn't comparing the CDC to Nazi death camps, merely the "injury rate to our children to other ...
What to Expect from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings
If confirmed by the Senate, Kennedy would head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees many of the ...
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Warnock questions RFK Jr. about comparing CDC's work to Nazi death camps
Ga., asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about past statements he had made that compared the work of the Centers for Disease Control ...
What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on vaccines, fluoride and raw milk
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate ...
4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his baseless claims and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican ...
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WATCH: Sen. Warnock presses RFK Jr. on past statements likening CDC to ‘Nazi death camp’
During a confirmation hearing for Kennedy, President Trump's nominee for health and human services secretary, Warnock raised previous statements from Kennedy that likened the CDC to a Nazi death camp ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health ...
Caroline Kennedy Slams RFK Jr. as ‘Predator’ and ‘Unqualified’ to Serve as Health Secretary
Caroline Kennedy wrote a letter to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions strongly discouraging them ...
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With little fanfare, Biden administration stacked vaccine advisory committee with new members
With little fanfare, the Biden administration stacked a critical committee that helps set U.S. vaccination policy with new ...