RFK Jr. stumbles over basics of Medicare, Medicaid during Senate confirmation hearings
Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, appeared to be unfamiliar with basic elements of the Medicare and Medicaid programs during his second Senate confirmation hearing.
RFK Jr. fumbles Medicare basics during second confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to be health secretary, seemed unfamiliar with the particulars of the massive insurance program he'd oversee in exchanges with senators Thursday.
RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he'd oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary.
RFK Jr. appears confused about Medicaid, Medicare during confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. incorrectly said that Medicaid was fully funded by the federal government and that Medicare is a fee-for-service program during a hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday.
What to know about RFK Jr. as he faces Senate confirmation hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's controversial pick to head the federal Department of Health and Human Services, will appear Wednesday before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces tough questions in Senate confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to address key issues during his Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Health and Human Services.
HHS nominee RFK Jr. faces day 2 of Senate grilling over vaccines and more
Things didn’t get any smoother on Thursday when Kennedy appeared at a health committee hearing chaired by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a medical doctor who says he is undecided on
Heated exchange between Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during Senate confirmation hearing
The exchange erupted when Warren asked Kennedy about his previous anti-vaccine statements, which he appeared to walk back during the hearing.
The Senate Republican who could play a key role in RFK Jr.‘s confirmation
Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana quietly conducted a revealing cross-examination of Kennedy on Wednesday, ahead of the hearing on Thursday that he will lead. He could be a key vote to watch.
Senators challenge Robert Kennedy Jr. on vaccines and fitness to lead HHS in fiery hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced aggressive questions about his skepticism of vaccines and other issues during the first of two scheduled Senate confirmation hearings.
R.F.K. Jr. Appears Unfamiliar With Key Elements of Medicare and Medicaid
In testimony to the Senate Finance Committee, Mr. Kennedy seemed to confuse the two government programs that cover more than ...
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Trump's CMS signals flexibility on Medicare drug price negotiation, sparking new questions for RFK Jr.
The Trump administration’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has signaled that it will be revamping the process ...
RFK Jr. second hearing takeaways: GOP criticism, more Medicare fumbles, and DEI
RFK Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing focused on vaccines, Medicare, diversity, and science. Key Republicans were reticent to show support.