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 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his inability to admit vaccines are safe and don't cause autism.
Top Senate committee Republican ‘struggling’ over RFK Jr.’s nomination, points to vaccine skepticism
Three of President Donald Trump’s most vulnerable Cabinet nominees appeared in front of Senate panels for their confirmation hearings this week. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for secretary of Health and Human services,
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.
GOP senator faces intraparty criticism after saying he is 'struggling' with RFK Jr's confirmation
The top Republican on the Senate's health committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., faced criticism from fellow Republicans after he suggested his vote for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary is not a lock.
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.
Trump health pick RFK Jr slammed for vaccine stance in Senate hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the top U.S. health agency, came under attack at a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers accusing him of covering up his anti-vaccine views and embracing conspiracy theories to dissuade use of lifesaving medicines.
Senate and House Republicans have different plans for tax cut legislation
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Trump backed 2024 Republican Senate nominee in Michigan moves closer to making another run in 2026
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Senate Democrat: Republicans ‘really uncomfortable’ with Gabbard nomination
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) says he’s unsure about the fate of former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to be director of ...
NY top school chief’s secret $155K raise sparks outrage from GOP pols: ‘Unwarranted and offensive’
Conservative state lawmakers urged the board to reconsider the “unwarranted and offensive pay increase” which brought ...
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Senate Republicans set up immigration tipline to report undocumented violent criminals
The announcement raised some concerns for a Senate Democrat, who questioned how the information gathered would be used.
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House GOP nears plan for Trump’s agenda — but may not have the votes
Republicans will attempt a tax and spending bill that will not require substantial budget cuts, but there may be serious math problems ahead.
Republicans in Congress introduce bill to remove gray wolf from federal protections
Republicans in Congress including Rep. Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin on Friday introduced a bill to delist the gray wolf in ...
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary
President Donald Trump has ordered the former North Dakota governor, who has a long history working with tribes in his state, to increase oil production ...
Senate Republicans face pressure from ex-GOP officials to oppose Kash Patel
Senate Republicans are under growing pressure from prominent former Republican officials to reject President Trump’s pick to ...