When RFK Jr. was presented with the science on vaccines he said needed to see, he dismissed it
The man who hopes to be President Donald Trump’s health secretary repeatedly asked to see “data” or “science” showing vaccines are safe – but when an influential Republican senator did so, he dismissed it.
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.
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.
Caroline Kennedy and the Kennedy family's views on RFK Jr. over the years
Caroline Kennedy labeled her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a "predator". Here's what other Kennedy family members have said about RFK Jr.
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. to face Senate in confirmation hearings for HHS: How to watch
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face the Senate for two days of confirmation hearings in a bid become the leader of Health and Human Services.
When RFK Jr. was presented with the science on vaccines he said he needed to see, he dismissed it
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent two days this week insisting to senators that he’s not anti-vaccine. He said that he instead supports vaccinations and will follow the science in overseeing the $1.7 trillion Department of Health and Human Services, which, among other duties, oversees vaccine research, approval and recommendations.
5 Key Takeaways: RFK Jr. Faces His First Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy’s confirmation vote in the Senate is sure to be a close one. If even just a few Republicans don’t support Kennedy, the bid could result in failure.
'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 rooms.
RFK Jr. faces blistering questions on vaccines, abortion from Democrats
The longtime liberal faces deep skepticism over his public health views. “Frankly, you frighten people,” one Democratic senator told his former roommate.
RFK Jr. confirmation hearing: Kennedy was grilled on his abortion flip-flop. Here’s what he said
President Trump’s highly controversial pick to head the HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faced a series of tough questions from ...
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 ...
RFK Jr. denies past positions on health during confirmation hearing; Find out more here
RFK Jr. had his confirmation hearing with the Senate Committee on his role as Department of Health and Human Services ...
RFK Jr. Gets Ready for a Second Day of Hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is heading into his second day of confirmation hearings on Thursday. On Wednesday, in front of the ...
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What Is Wrong With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Voice? Why RFK Jr.'s Voice Sounds So Raspy
What Is Wrong With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Voice? Kennedy has a legitimate medical issue causing his voice to sound raspy, ...
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RFK Jr. hearing live updates: Sanders, Kennedy share heated exchange on vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services testifies during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing for his ...